cldstars,
I felt the same way for most of my life. However the last few years I have looked at the USA and see the corruption and realize it is not the USA I grew up in. As a Christian I believe we need to place God first. I look at all the ungodly things the USA is doing and I cannot condone it by supporting it's symbol. Many Christian believers believe that the flag is an idol. The other main problem is your contention that we are free to go where we please. That is true at the moment, but there are laws in place that can rescind that privilege by simple order of the President. If you are willing to look at a few things let me know and I'll get back to you. Otherwise one freedom they want you to use is for you to keep your blinders on.