Wave the flag in my face all day long, I'll only reach out and kiss it. No one could ever get a reaction out of me by waving our flag in my face, newb. You might want to mosie along.
On the other hand, having to put up with foreign flags being paraded around would certainly make me want to break out old glory, or comment. One Cinco de Mayo a year is enough. More public displays of a foreign flag is only proof of allegiance to that foreign country.
I think you misunderstand.
Intimidating someone by actions in a negative way to provoke a response is not right. Kids taunting other kids.
Waving the American Flag in a prideful patriotic way to celebrate is a totally different aspect....such as the Rodeo when the Queen and he court come riding around the arena with the American Flag that just about chokes everyone up with Pride and Thankfulness.
That's my opinion and how I interputed the article.