This is a photo of an American flag hung up in [this city]. There is a yellow flower in front of the flag. While American flags are not in of itself extremism, within the context of [this city], the flag represents a denial of queer pride, speech, and existence. Last year, voters in [this city] approved the band of pride flags and other "non-governmental" flags. [this city] is known for it's highly conservative and homophobic/transphobic population, and as such, it was instantly clear to everyone that this bill was a direct attack towards the LGBTQ+ population. Not to mention, I frequently see Trump and Vance flags [here], but for some reason I don't see those flags being torn down. My partner and their family lives in [this city], so I go there very often— multiple times a week— so seeing these American flags (and Trump/Vance flags) on nearly every house in the neighborhood is very striking to me. I always wonder how many of them would hate me or try to deny my existence if they knew I was queer. I didn't take the photo with the intention of having the yellow flower in frame, but the angle could represent me at a distance. The photo is zoomed in onto the flag, but I actually took this photo from further away— honestly, in fear of getting close to the people who might have put it up. This is a blatant form of extremism that affects LGBTQ+ rights in [this city]. It also affects my partner and I, since they are a resident of [this city]. When we drive in [this city] and in their neighborhood and see an American flag— I see that as a direct threat to queer people and queer existence.