So, using THAT theory, no laws are necessary at all, as a criminal act, such as assault, means that the victim deserved it?
Pretty weak on the argument weight, isn't it?
No one is arguing on behalf of "the government" here; we're talking about respect of the NATION and it's SYMBOL. The option is to attend PRIVATE SCHOOL, not to desecrate tradition and honor and respect for the NATION and its heritage....to enter a public place and DEMAND special treatment is the crux of the situation, not the "right" to object on moral or religious grounds. To object simply to be contrary is a Leftist ploy or the effort of an attention-seeker....in the case cited, I would suspect that the objection is merely self-serving to gain attention, and NOT a statement of not wanting to be an American. If it were the latter, don't let the door hit you in the a@# as you leave, because you have the FREEDOM to leave anytime you want in this country.
THAT is a "right".