American warships seized traders when flying the American flag. And punishment ensued. Our flag did not protect slavers and more than they protected any other illicit cargoes from foreign warships.
Sovereignty covers many ills unintentionally.
It is a lie to claim that the US flag was intended to be used to protect slavery.
Where was that claim?
The US flag was used to protect slave ships from boarding and inspection. Truth.
Justshutupandwhinesomemore dishonestly creates a new fundamental to argue against which is easily defeated and proceeds from there. Don't work for me.