Why does the American flag trigger Americans? Many of us have come to identify our own nations flag as our enemy! Disclaimer: As a black person, my people started off in this country as slaves. That is a horrendous evil, but an evil that was overcome and ended by courageous men and women aided by the power of God! For me to see my country and my country’s flag as an enemy would show that I have unforgiveness and hatred in my heart. By choosing to hold onto unforgiveness I only keep myself in opp