Protesters who stomp on the flag are drowning out their own message by this type of demonstration against our flag. Our flag represents our country, the country that has fought and died to protect your rights to free speech, protests and assembly. It's not rationale to stomp on the symbol of the country that gives you the voice to express your opinion. It's not only hurtful to many Americans and disrespectful to our country, it makes you look really really stupid.