People in general get far too worked up over a symbol or rhetoric justifying and even glorifying their actions. I'm pretty sure I'm in the minority but to me the flag doesn't mean much.  I don't think anyone died or fought for the flag (they fought to stay alive).   Nobody fought for my freedom or rights overseas.  I also don't get why some think the flag represents police brutality or racial injustice and inequality.  So my view is that I'll stand and respect the US flag as I have nothing against it, just like I would every other country (except North Korea), but it's not like the flag is sacred.