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Originally Posted by Manny A
Maybe I'm just in the minority, but I'm stunned how some people consider what is technically an improper display of the Flag for patriotism as a lack of respect.
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I'm not sure which of us is in the minority - could be me.
I think we both agree that the ability to reasonably express a minority opinion is one of those things the Flag represents... :-)
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It's not as if the Flag is displayed on the soles of players' and officials' shoes, or on the crotch of their pants. That, to me, is a lack of respect. It is also a lack of respect to display the Flag upside down, in a state of disrepair, or some other fashion that clearly says, "I know how it should look, but I'm making a statement because this country is screwed up!"
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No one (that I know of) is arguing that those things you mention are not displays of a lack of respect, too....
Funny thing - I have less of a problem with the upside down display, which is specifically referenced as a sign of distress by that same code, specifically BECAUSE that is spelled out in the code.
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I wish everyone would abide by all laws and regulations, particularly those that clearly do physical, mental, and fiscal harm to others, as vehemently as some here feel about this issue. This country would be far better off.
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There we agree.
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Oh well, to each his/her own. There are way too many other things in today's society that I feel need to be addressed than this.
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True, but a discussion is a discussion and sometimes people like to express an opinion.
The unfortunate thing is that often when bringing about the disregard for the U.S. Code regarding "flags on uniforms", people are often accused of being unamerican or not "patriotic"...
I'm also the guy who gets eye rolls when noticing that the flag is on the wrong side when set up on a podium.
