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Discussion 1: Why would members of the military believe they were right to destroy an American flag? Do you think their superior officers would have supported their actions? Why or why not?

Members depicted in the photos believed they were right to destroy an American flag because of their sworn oath to protect the values and beliefs of America when they joined the Armed Forces. They felt as if the immigrant protestors infringed upon those beliefs protesting events happening in America while displaying/carrying the flag. The members of the military viewed that act as disrespecting the symbolism of the American flag and felt it was their duty to uphold the honor of the American institution. Their Nativists mentality would have allowed them to look at the immigrant protestors with disdain and irreverence by having the audacity to feel as if they had "the right" to voice an opinion of how they were being treated regardless of the circumstances. Since these photos were taken decades ago think their superiors would have supported their actions. Military rank and file historically support one another and this would not be any different especially since this was late 19th/early 20th century where injustices were far more prevalent and socially acceptable.