This week in our American Studies class we were asked to produce an original image of an American flag. I took this picture on the side of the road at my Grandparents house. This flag was the only flag on the block and the people that live in the house it stood in front of were Polish immigrants.
Right when I saw it I knew that it was perfect for this post. I thought that this picture was great; the way that the flag is blowing in the wind caught my eye. I found it very comical the way that there is an American flag stuck into a pot and the flowers, bushes, and everything else inside of the pot are dead. I think that flying a flag in this manner is un-patriotic and the people should be asked to either remove the flag or present it in a different way. When an American flag is being flown in the wind, and it is standing tall above everything else around it; that is a beautiful sight. I think that the flag is a strong representation of people’s devotion to their country. I think that if somebody is going to fly Americas’ colors it should be done rightfully and in a respectful way. I love America and I love our flag, so when people decide to deface or shame the flag it really makes me mad. People should not look at the flag like it’s some sort of object to be played around with, or thrown around, it should be viewed as the heart and soul of America and the hearts of the great people that live in it.
