Fake Issues

It just seems that we now have real and imaginary issues shoved at us constantly.

Take respect for the American flag.

I tend to think most people feel the same way about the flag that they always did.  It became a political symbol back in the 60's when young people burned it during protests.  It of course was used by others to show support for the Government.  It became a fashion item which was offensive to some but then it became something that you wore to show patriotism and the general sense was that it wasn't an issue.

Now there were always a those who felt it should be treated respectfully in accordance with flag etiquette and they let everyone know.  However generally it flew above schools and post offices as well as other Government buildings, graced certain bikinis, and was otherwise fulfilling its general function.

I guarantee, there is no movement of significance related to the flag itself, although at times in protests against America or its policies it is used as a symbol of what is being protested.

However during the last election there was a surprising amount of uproar about the flag and who was for it and who was against it.  Also lots of stories, generally untrue, about schools or other institutions that wouldn't fly it.  I still get these every so often, I think pushed out by fake news organizations that know its a surefire way to get a few clicks and it gets shared but why?

Is there any widespread movement to change it or disrespect it? 

I'm not aware of any and outside of a small group, the flag is widely loved and respected by Americans.  So why the fake outrage over it?

It makes these sites money when you click on them and it generates advertising revenue. 

So who is really disrespecting the flag?