I value being an American, I respect the flag, the national anthem because I know what life is like in a country that is anything but free. 4th of July is a reminder of all the men and women who sacrifice their lives to found this country, fight for its independence and try to better it everyday. Those who snub America and it's symbols, try to erase its history, try to only emphasize it's mistakes without seeing any good need to live for a day in a country that is not free. Their attitude would change real quick.