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Scott,
I have to agree with you on the uniforms. Don't care for the grey, but that's life.
As for the flag, I think it is a common American knee-jerk disgrace. The attachment to the uniform is going to cause disgrace to the flag.
I commented on this before, but time is starting to prove a point. All these great Americans went out and started through flags on everything they own, but only to fail in their responsibility of maintaining it. Don't believe me? Take a walk around any parking lot. When you are waiting at a light, look at the vehicles around you.
Flags from the antennas are tattered and dirty. Decals of Old Glory, especially on commercial vehicles, are covered with dirt, oil and grease.
Flags on apparel are dirty, fading or falling off.
Many of us are dedicated umpires and take care of our uniform, but how many times to you see an umpire just jam his hat in a bag or throw it into the backseat or rear window of their car.
If these "patriots" believe the flag is the symbol of our country and they do not treat it properly, how do you think they feel about their government and fellow citizens?
BTW, I hold this opinion to all who attach the US flag to sportswear, uniforms or any other surface where it and it's message risk desecretion.
JMHO
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