What does the flag really stand for? The flag is seen everywhere, but do the people that have it know its true meaning. How many people have been hurt because of this new surge of patriotism? How much money has been wasted because of this new patriotism? Patriotism is something that can't be measured or have a set level place to it because it is intangible. America must understand that hiding behind a blanket of flags isn't going to protect it forever, but respecting ones thoughts and feelings will. I'd rather see people donating more time and energy in helping each other than worrying about if their flag is hanging correctly from the porch.…