Photo of Baby Wrapped in an American Flag Sparks Controversy

This photo of a veteran and a newborn baby has gone viral on the internet, due to the amount of backlash it has received. Photographer Vanessa Hicks posted the photo of a Navy veteran and his newborn child on her Facebook account a few days ago. Some people were angered by the photo because the baby is wrapped in an American flag and the think that is disrespectful.

Hicks is a Navy veteran and has an active-duty husband. She took the photo to honor her clients, but many people have been accusing her of desecrating the flag. On the other hand, many people have come forward to say they do not find the picture offensive. What do you think? Is this photo harmless, or disrespectful to the flag? Share your opinion below.

[via ABC News]