Posted on May 22, 2014
TORN WEATHERED FLAGS! Is there a policy for businesses who choose to fly our nations colors to maintain it? Does it bother you seeing it?
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Every time I see a state building or local business who chooses to fly the national colors have it flying high all torn up and weathered gets me upset! Do you feel the same way?
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Flags and Vexillology
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The statistic I found to be interesting in this poll, is there are two percent that don't care.
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Cpl Kiel Adams
it is very bothersome seeing some one in such disregard for our nations flag if i fought to defend it the least you can do is keep it looking good dammit
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LCpl Roy Stevens
They should follow the guidelines as stated in the Federal Statute and retire the colors by burning and burying the ashes.
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LCpl Steve Wininger
Any time we had to take a flag down because it was no longer serviceable, We gave it to the local VFW for proper retirement. We also maintained lights on every flag that flew because they were never taken down.
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I don't think there is much that can be done, but you could always respectfully ask for the business owner, or highest level manager and request that they take down and properly dispose of the colors, and replace them with a new set. It might fall on deaf ears, but it is about all you can do.
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MAJ Alvin B.
Yes there is. It is US Law. However, it is essentially unenforceable The United States Flag Code establishes advisory rules for display and care of the flag of the United States. It is Chapter 1 of Title 4 of the United States Code (4 U.S.C. § 1 et seq). This is a U.S. federal law, but there is no penalty for failure to comply with it and the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that punitive enforcement would conflict with the First Amendment right to freedom of speech.
"The flag, when it is in such a condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferable by burning."
Yes, it bothers me. However, bothered or not, it is a right we took an oath to defend.
"The flag, when it is in such a condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferable by burning."
Yes, it bothers me. However, bothered or not, it is a right we took an oath to defend.
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SPC Christopher Smith
Sir,
I was introduced to that Code in middle school or high school, and understand it very well. That is in part why I said, there is not much that can be done about it. There is a double edge sword effect with the First Amendment, but I agree that it should remain the way it is.
Although I do not agree that the Colors be flown in such condition, I understand it is their right to do as they please with their property.
I was introduced to that Code in middle school or high school, and understand it very well. That is in part why I said, there is not much that can be done about it. There is a double edge sword effect with the First Amendment, but I agree that it should remain the way it is.
Although I do not agree that the Colors be flown in such condition, I understand it is their right to do as they please with their property.
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To me this drives me crazier than protesters stomping on it. In the protesters case I may not like it but its being used in commission of a right guaranteed by the first amendment. In the other case a company is evidently trying to honor the flag but doing it in a poor way.
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I have politely pointed out to people that the flag they are flying is in need of replacement. I usually get a positive response and have been thanked for pointing it out. Some places put it up there put a light on it and forget its there.
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