The American Flag Should Not Be “Triggering” To Any U.S. Citizen

If you’re an American, the American flag is your flag

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A country line women’s dance team was reportedly asked to change out of their American flag-themed uniforms by the organizers of a Seattle-based dance event. Rather than change, the group left.

Apparently, some attendees at this event felt “triggered” and “unsafe” by the sight of the Stars and Stripes.

To which I say…

Get over it!

It isn’t the patriotic women’s dance team that should have had to change or leave. It’s the people who felt “triggered” and “unsafe.”

This episode took place in Seattle. The last time I checked, Seattle is within the United States of America. The United States has a flag. This is that flag…

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If you’re a citizen of the United States and the sight of your own nation’s flag triggers you or upsets you, then the problem is you.

Not the flag.

Understandably, certain episodes or events from America’s past or present may trigger you. I get that. I’m not…