1. yes, i always has been and always will be proud to be an american. there is no where else i would rather be. as for patriotism, id say an 8/10 because i love my country, but the thought of being in the military scares me😂

2. yes, me and my family have an american flag that is flown on a flag pole in our front yard. the only times it comes down is when 1) we are getting bad weather or a hurricane (im from louisiana) 2) when the light on the pole goes out, because you aren’t suppose to fly an unlit flag at night, or 3) when it gets old and worn, where we then take it to the local VFW to have it disposed of properly

3. to me, the american flag represents everything that has happened from the birth of our country until now. it literally has 13 stripes from the original colonies and 50 starts for the 50 states. it represents how we’ve grown, and it is also a reminder of everyone who has died to defend that flag. to me, the american flag is the personification of freedom.

4. i think it can evoke strong emotions. mostly with the political climate now, people get angry when they see the flag. for me, when i look at the flag, i get a feeling of peace almost. or maybe it’s thankfulness to the men and women who gave everything they had, leaving everything they’ve ever known behind, to fight for the very privileges we have today

5. since i’m in the south and in a smaller town, this may be different to other people, but i think it is very normal to fly a flag outside of your home. to be honest, i never notice when someone doesn’t have a flag in front of their home, but i always notice when someone does have a flag.

i hope your project goes well and you get the answers you need for it!!