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Originally Posted by Manny A
After 9/11, the US Flag could be found on virtually every athletic uniform being worn in the professional and amateur ranks. Nobody that I'm aware of filed a lawsuit claiming it was against the law.
I support any uniformed organization that wishes to display the Flag. But that's because I spent 30 years in the military.
The official ASA hat still has a small Flag on it, doesn't it?
Back on point, I'm not too happy that I now have to buy a specific hat and shirt to umpire high school games here. I already have three shirts that I've ironed on the VHSL patch that I'll have to essentially throw away. And what the heck was wrong with plain navy hats that I use for multiple organizations?
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I do know an organization (a rather large one) that I used to belong to that insisted we all get new apparel with the flag on the sleeve. A few refused, were threatened, and then when those few (most of whom were ex-military) explained why, trotted out the flag code, and threatened to sue, the organization backed down.
(And note, former organization ... I didn't mention your name!!!!
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