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But bear in mind: if you're fighting overseas in the name of American values and "free speech," this is a by-product of that. Popular speech doesn't need protection.
You can't pick and choose what speech should be free.
Except the protestors are not 'ultra-liberals' as you claim, but more than likely anarchists. They are the least in favor of 'free speech' of anybody.
They are also avowed opponents of the State, but run to its goons for protection when confronted.
Finally, anarchists are the type to use violence to further their own ends, but decry it when they themselves are victimized.
Having said that, I don't care about the flag one way or the other and wouldn't waste my time arguing with Fort Greene gentrifiers. I think American patriotism is good spirited, but misguided and often exploited by insidious forces. But nobody can act surprised by this reaction, especially on July 4th.
Even the Anarchism subreddit is laughing at these nerds.
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