First the pen work is great. Experimenting with various pen forms and designs is an art. However, I stand with JT regarding it to be wrong on ANY misrepresentation of the one symbol for the United States of America. I am a 21+ year (66-87) veteran of the U.S. Air Force Through the pre-to-post Vietnam era I witnessed many disrespectful uses of the flag especially during the hateful (to the military) anti-Vietnam war protests. As another example of flag disrespect, I also remember (as others of my age might) an art display in NYC where the artist set up his art work with a flag in front and anyone wanting to see the art work had to step on the flag first! The only exception to red/white/blue is when the flag is shown in a black and white photo. I would also not wear a part of the flag as an article of clothing unless it is the complete flag worn respectfully, i.e. shoulder patch. I can also add that there is a flag altered with a green line that is supposed to be in tribute to the U.S. Military - don't agree with that alteration as well. The United States of America flag should be just that and not co-opted for other purposes even as honorable as they might be intended to one group or another.