Frank, are you trying to fuck me? [...] your boys just shat on the American flag.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Johnson expresses anger at someone for disrespecting the American flag.
- In plain terms
- Your actions against the flag are disrespectful.
- What can you take from it?
- Disrespecting national symbols causes political offense.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What symbols demand your respect?
- How should people express disagreement?
Another view
The reaction to flag disrespect varies by person and era.
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