“Another reform in the American Constitution is the exploding of all
oaths of personality. The oath of allegiance to America is to the nation
only. The putting of any individual as a figure for a Nation is
improper." Thomas Paine, The Rights of Man.
"The upside down U.S. flag is an official signal of distress. It is not
meant to be, and is not officially recognized as any type of disrespect
when so displayed for the right reasons."
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