VHSL "uniforms"

[Skahtboi]

Originally Posted by EsqUmp

"The flag should never be used as a costume or athletic uniform" refers to actual material designed to be work as a costume or uniform, not a patch on the uniform. In other words, you can't drape yourself in a flag like you're going to a toga party.

The fact that it says that the flag may be affixed to certain uniforms doesn't mean that it can't be affixed to others.

Don't believe that sports officials organizations qualify as "military, firemen, policemen or a patriotic organization."

[EsqUmp]

Originally Posted by Skahtboi

Don't believe that sports officials organizations qualify as "military, firemen, policemen or a patriotic organization."

You're still not reading correctly. The fact that it says that the flag can be worn on a certain item doesn't prohibit wearing it on other items.

It isn't an "including, but limited to" sentence. If it was, it would say, "including, but limited to..."

[CecilOne]

Some of you are taking one phrase out of context.
"(j) 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 "However" means that these are the only exceptions.

And "(e) The flag should never be fastened, displayed, used, or stored in such a manner as to permit it to be easily torn, soiled, or damaged in any way. " confirms the reason for not wearing the flag in a fabric type material.

Of course, there are many violations of the Flag Code everyday, but maybe we can start with this controllable one.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by EsqUmp

You're still not reading correctly. The fact that it says that the flag can be worn on a certain item doesn't prohibit wearing it on other items.

It isn't an "including, but limited to" sentence. If it was, it would say, "including, but limited to..."

Disagree. The sentence is specific to the uniform of members of a specific uniformed organizations:

However, a flag patch may be affixed to the uniform of military personnel, firemen, policemen, and members of patriotic organizations.

If it was meant to be presented in a non-exclusive manner (and the wording isn't that restrictive as it is), it should have read to show these organizations/avocations as examples. I see no such wording included.

There doesn't seem to be any part of the paragraph that allows for interpretation other than what qualifies as a member of the four components offered: military personnel, firemen, policemen or a patriotic organization. The final one most likely being the most contentious of the group.

[Skahtboi]

Originally Posted by EsqUmp

You're still not reading correctly. The fact that it says that the flag can be worn on a certain item doesn't prohibit wearing it on other items.

It isn't an "including, but limited to" sentence. If it was, it would say, "including, but limited to..."

Read above. This has already be clarified for you by others.