ruben, why should people, free, american born people that were only considered 4/5 of a human being (not even 4/5 american) when the constitution came into effect respect it? your writing shows your white privilege. any white person in the united states of america that doesn't spend a few hours a week trying to correct the injustices of our despicable past cannot claim to be a proud american. read donalds post on the star spangled banner and go on google to get yourself educated on the real american history. google your religion and see if you can find any facts to back up your 'beliefs'. religions are just theories in 2017.