Flag Borders

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Originally Posted by JRutledge

Can you show a reference where NF took a direct position on this? And all most states did was make the flag optional for officials. I do not know anyone that made it a requirement. But if you read the actual code, officials do not fit into the equation. And based on what I have read most people are not wearing the flag properly if you believe what borders are required or not.

Peace

Be honest, would it make any difference to you if I had Betsy Ross swear an affidavit? The best reference I have, which is the only one I need, is that my chapter interpreter, back in 2001, informed our chapter that the NYS Association had decided that all member officials would wear a small American flag in the center of their back, 2-2.5 inches below the collar for varsity football games, to show respect and appreciation for the American nation and the military who would stand in it's defense.

To this day, we took him at his word. There were no investigations, no wrtten orders, no verifications we all just went along with the program, as he explained it. To most, it seemed like a good idea and still does. At that time, and since, it has caused zero problems in my chapter, that I'm aware of. Each year our Secretary/ Treasurer has a supply of little flags he sells to members (for new shirts) at about $2.-$2.5/flag.

I don't agree that this display violates any intention of any flag code, and reject any suggestion that such a display is disrespectful, because I don't believe any disrespect was intended nor does anyone wearing these patches intend them to be a sign of disrespect.

I'm not aware of any regulations regarding wearing the flag that were written in response to 9/11/01, and that all regulations written before that date obviously did not consider that event, so do not relate to it.

I have absolutely no intention of, or interest in, persuading you to alter your perception of how, where or when to wear an American flag on your uniform, or person, nor do I have any interest in your interpretations of rules governing how, where or when I choose to wear, or display, one.