1. United States
2. N.C.
3. Letter

No king should have the power to stage lavish military parades at great taxpayer expense for their own glorification. This assault on democratic principles cannot be tolerated. On Flag Day, we will rally nationwide to reject authoritarianism and rededicate ourselves to the ideals of freedom, equality, and self-governance. True patriotism means standing up for the people, not bowing to the whims of aspiring monarchs. We call on all citizens to join us in reclaiming the meaning of the stars and stripes - symbols of liberty, not subjugation. The future of our republic depends on upholding the founding vision of government of, by and for the people.