The American flag demands our respect. The greatest symbol of freedom in the world, the flag has been flown faithfully by many generations of Americans who proudly (and humbly) display their flags in honor of what the United States represents to the world, and in honor of the men and women who have given their lives to preserve our freedom and way of life. The American flag is to be cherished and should be treated with the utmost of care and respect. As a child, my father taught me how to raise and lower the flag, how to handle it, fold (9 comments)