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[QUOTE]Originally posted by IRISHMAFIA
[B]As far as the flag on hat thing goes, the following is a paragraph from Section 4 of the US Flag Law and Regulations:
No part of the flag should ever be used as a costume or athletic uniform. However, a flag patch may be affixed to the uniform of military personnel, firemen, policemen, and members of patriotic organizations. The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing. Therefore, the lapel flag pin being a replica, should be worn on the left lapel near the heart.
I can't help it if the good citizens of MLB cannot read, nor care to pay attention, but I for one, have been aware of this since my first month in the Navy in 1970 and have abided by it since and have no intention on changing. Actually, I do not believe such a mandate exists is ASA, but I will be more than happy to blast them should I read that it is.
Mike,
Will not argue with you about your beliefs on this. I
spent 22 years active service with the USAF. It is just
something in the past almost two months now that has
been taken up in the emotion. However, LL and Pony
umpires have been utilized the flags on uniforms for years.
Not sure of any other groups.
glen
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