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Wow....I´m stepping very cautiously and timidly into this conversation ... the only reason being that I feel a little bit of obligation to say something since it was my quote that started this thread. 
First, let me just say that I do believe that with freedom comes responsibility. Absolute freedom would otherwise create absolute chaos. That´s why we have laws in a society so that people just can´t do whatever they feel like doing and call it "my freedom of this or that"
That´s what I believe....anyone that wants to can disagree with me...I won´t be offended by that. But if anyone starts to call me names for my belief, then the offense would come. There definitely is a difference between having an opinion, expressing that opinion whether it´s just a thought or a criticism as opposed to Insults.
In my statement, "It may be called "Freedom of Speech" but regardless, insulting a countries nation values (especially on a site where Turkish people (and others) are trying to help teach their language to people) is not only inappropriate, but it is kinda rude  . We forget that the word "freedom" doesn´t necessarily mean that we say or do whatever we want....because then we take away other people´s freedoms by our actions. We should always be careful with our freedoms so that we don´t infringe on the freedoms of others  ." You notice that I said "insulting a countries national values" not commenting, giving an opinion, or criticizing.
If we stop for just a minute to realize all the blood that has been shed to give us the freedoms we enjoy in our individual countries today, I think it would tend to make us want to be very responsible with our freedoms.
I for one, am very proud of my country, I love my country....but I love other countries too! If I live in another country, I would respect the rules and cultures of their country. If there was something that came up that I disagreed with I would say something (eventually) to someone about it, but believe me, it would be in a very respectful manner so as not to offend that country and it´s people.
I believe there is history in a national anthem...there is definitely history in the anthem of America! People don´t have to respect my country´s anthem or it´s flag... I stand and put my hand over my heart when the anthem is sung and the flag is present. And I know that if I saw someone blatantly disrespecting the American flag, I would be saddened and probably angered by it.
Also, I want to clarify: I am not one of the Americans who "hate 6 million muslims in their own soil." I do not hate muslims at all...and I know alot of Americans who feel the same as I do. There is paranoia in my country too.
I am hitting the send button and then I might hide for a little while  Please throw roses not insults!!
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shhhhhhhhh.
i cant. i lost my ability to google.
What?? 