What is your opinion on the STOMP the U.S. Flag challenge that is going around?

So I guess its just a piece of material; part cotton, nylon and other man made materials. I defend what it represents which are many things one of which is freedom of expression. Here is a question: how would others take it if I were to stomp and burn a flag of a foreign nation such as Mexico because I think they have a poor track record when it comes to their own immigration laws and methods? Okay, lets take it a bit personal. I want a large picture of Al Sharpton, a known race baiter and stomp on it and burn it. Would be revered at a racist person? The people who are stomping on my colors are saying not to call them patriotic and instead, call them activist for better treatment of people. I am pretty sure the folks would be in an uproar if someone was to do what I suggested.

I hate it, but the people doing it are exercising a constitutionally protected form of speech that I swore to uphold and defend. People never really appreciate what they have when they made no sacrifices to enjoy it.

Since this is about the 7th or 8th thread on this subject, I have run out of comments. It's plain wrong, what else can be said.