Furthermore, America suffers not only from a lack of standards, but also not infrequently from a confusion or an inversion of standards.
If the flag of an armed enemy of the U.S. is allowed to fly over government buildings, then it implies that slavery, or at least the threat of slavery, is sanctioned by that government and can still legally exist.
In this ever-changing world, it's more important than ever that our top-notch military continues to receive the resources needed to serve and protect our country.