My Reaction to Katha Pollitt

I can't believe someone in this country believes that the flag stands for "jingoism,vengeance, and war." Maybe it is just the fact that I believe the flag stands for something completely different. I believe the flag represents what it means to be free and it makes me remember all of the people who have died defending this country. So to read what Kath Pollitt told her daughter that the living room was off limits to fly the flag, I was actually really appauled. Also I think it was just the timing in which she used the terms. I mean this was just a few days after nine-eleven where many of innocent people lost their lives. I totally disagree to say that the flag represents "jingoism,vengeance, and war." I mean I get where some might think that but for me, maybe it is because I live here and I have seen some of the other countries. I believe America is the best country in the world. I think America is truly the land of opportunity. However, I do understand everyone has there opinions and her judgement of the flag does not make her right and it does not make her wrong. That is something we are all entitled to.