[ WP ] As the newly-elected President of the United States , you are given your first security briefing . In it , you are informed that the American Flag is a sentient being that demands to be worshipped in song by schoolchildren , and is hungry for more .

We had spoken with the flag as part of my first security briefing as President elect. It was understood to be sentient and demanding. We also sang a verse of America the Beautiful to honor it. I did my best to treat it all professionally. 
 
 How does one speak with a flag? It was often in motion despite there being no wind. The motions were translated long ago and a very secret record was kept of its demands. It asked for little, but it asked for it often. In time, I understood, it was learned to of had a temper. It was not known what would happen if we did not properly worship it. No one would believe it and no one would give up singing patriotic songs. It became cross to bear for America and especially myself as President of the United States of America and my cabinet. 
 
 `` Thank you, Mr. Smith. I think I understand what is at stake. Do we have census data on school populations that participate in singing patriotic songs?'' I asked. 
 
 `` Yes, Mr. President. 81.5 million are enrolled in the US.'' 
 
 `` And the Flag wants more children or more songs?'' 
 
 `` Yes. It wishes to be worshiped everyday by everyone with patriotic songs.'' 
 
 `` I will speak with congress about tax relief for the music industry so that we may have new patriotic songs crafted. I will also speak with congress about making sure states properly fund their grade schools. This was already part of my platform.'' I answered coolly. 
 
 `` Yes, Mr. President.'' 
 
 `` I will be in my office.'' 
 
 `` Yes, Mr. President.'' 
 
 Later that evening in a small cafe in DC, Mr Smith was speaking with another gentleman. I had a bug made to spy on his communications. I was always a skeptic. 
 
 `` Mr. Smith, is it true he will continue the tax relief for the music industry?'' 
 
 `` Yes.'' 
 
 `` Good, we get along just fine then.'' 
 
 `` Glad to hear it.'' 

