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As someone who supports reforming law enforcement and protecting free speech (ie. flag burning), I don't see anything wrong with a song that promotes law enforcement and criticizes flag burning. Those aren't "dog whistles" or whatever people what to dismiss/demonize them as, they're just an expression of views I don't entirely agree with.
The implication is very clear that they will hurt you if you burn the flag near them. I personally don't exactly support actions limiting free speech, which is exactly what he's saying they want/already do.
Threats of violence aren't considered protected free speech. Here's some more info for you https://www.thefire.org/research-learn/unprotected-speech-synopsis