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Why does Old Glory have to be controversial?

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Why does Old Glory have to be controversial?

A Gallup poll released Tuesday found that American pride has fallen to its lowest level since the firm began asking the question in 2001. The clearest expression of this decline is just how contentious the American flag has become.

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