I feel like I'm not exactly on the same page here.

Running around with a big freaking flag in public is kinda weird everywhere, unless it's something like 4th of July or some other national holiday or event. And even then, it's kinda wacky.

Fucking around and expressing pride in your country on the internet like harine and I are doing isn't at that level (granted I am wearing a shirt with the stars and stripes on it so I GUESS I WIN THE PATRIOT CONTEST). Does this uncomfortableness extend to such mundane things as flag designs on clothing or just flying it outside your house?

And getting politely asked to stop and "getting punched to death" are two very different things.

At least, I'd hope so.