When you stand before the flag of the United States of America and recite the Oath of Allegiance, vowing to give up any loyalty to other countries, support and defend the U.S. Constitution and laws, and bear arms or perform civilian service when required by law, you take it seriously
This is arguably the bedrock of American identity, people of all religions, ethnicities, and beliefs stating that they are now a part of the grand American experiment. It’s significant and it means something.
