Posted on Jun 15, 2015

Is appropriate for President Bush to stand on a flag, or does it matter?

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I'm not so interested in the words((though they are right)) in the meme as I am in the fact there is a flag on a welcome mat and the at time president is standing on it. We've had a lot of talk about standing on the flag, does this fit that category or because its a mat, its alright?

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It's not a flag. It's not a violation of the flag code. The flag code sets directives about the use of an actual flag. Like rocky iv. The picture on the box and at the end of the move draped and wrapped in an actual flag. That's against the code. Using a flag as a doormat is against the code. Having a door mat with a picture of the flag on it is not the same thing. Same as a t shirt with with the flag on it. If it hits the ground you don't have to burn it. It's a tshirt

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Cpl Jeff N.

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i) The flag should never be used for advertising purposes in any manner whatsoever. It should not be embroidered on such articles as cushions or handkerchiefs and the like, printed or otherwise impressed on paper napkins or boxes or anything that is designed for temporary use and discard. Advertising signs should not be fastened to a staff or halyard from which the flag is flown.

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I am familiar with the code. Where does this fit case any of those criteria? And let's be clear. The code is not law. It's a codified etiquette.

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Cpl Jeff N.

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I understand it is only a U.S. Code and only there to show people the appropriate courtesy for handling/using the flag etc. I never said it was a law. There are no criminal penalties as it is only a civil code. The code does say the image of the flag should not be "printed" on "anything designed for temporary use" such as a mat. I think this mat falls neatly into this area of the code.

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It doesn't look disposable to me. Not like a napkin or paper towel. It's not made from degradable material. It's made to last and can be cleaned. Like a rug or carpet. So my opinion is it doesn't apply.

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LTC David S. Chang, ChFC®, CLU®

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It is a floor mat. It was made for this. I know unit crests that we walk over in the entry of our buildings.

I don't think this is a problem since you can see that it was made for the purpose of use.

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