Flag Ettiquette: I have noticed people displaying the Stars & Stripes irreverently, which is surprising in my 55+ community where most of the men and many of the women are veterans.

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Nov 15, 2023 01:07:57 #

scallihan Loc: Tigard, OR

I have noticed people displaying the Stars & Stripes irreverently, which is surprising in my 55+ community where most of the men and many of the women are veterans. They consider themselves patriotic, but still leave the flag out in the rain (we're in Oregon, fellas, it's gonna rain!), snow or high winds. If it is an all-weather flag, it can be left out, properly illuminated at night. Do not allow it to touch the ground. Dispose of it respectfully when it becomes ratty - veterans' organizations will do that for you.

If you are displaying any other flag, that would go below the Stars & Stripes, and to the right of it, and smaller.

Nov 15, 2023 05:15:13 #

riderxlx Loc: DFW area Texas

scallihan wrote:

I have noticed people displaying the Stars & S... (show quote)

You are right I see a lot of that. Thank you for sharing this.
Bruce.

Nov 15, 2023 06:58:07 #

TanglewodFarmer Loc: NW.Ar.

Thank you. Joe

Nov 15, 2023 08:56:41 #

Eyes Loc: Buffalo, NY

riderxlx wrote:

You are right I see a lot of that. Thank you for sharing this.
Bruce.

Absolutely !!!
Yes, I DO see those things all the time .... Also, many American Legion posts sell new flags, so don't be afraid to get a new one!

Carl

Nov 15, 2023 08:58:05 #

Chief EW Loc: Texas

Thank you for your post. I am a veteran and display my US flag and Air Force flag proudly and correctly.

Nov 15, 2023 09:05:14 #

Schoee Loc: Europe

scallihan wrote:

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Your instruction about other flags is not quite right for other national flags. The US etiquette says “ When flown with the national banner of other countries, each flag must be displayed from a separate pole of the same height. Each flag should be the same size. They should be raised and lowered simultaneously. The flag of one nation may not be displayed above that of another nation.”

Nov 15, 2023 10:58:46 #

StanMac Loc: Tennessee

The so called and self described “patriots” that turn a flag into tattered mess by flying them from their pickups or motorcycles are a huge irritation to me for their disrespect of the symbol they supposedly revere.

Stan

Nov 15, 2023 11:06:47 #

riderxlx Loc: DFW area Texas

StanMac wrote:

They could easily use clear tape on both sides of the edges of a flag and this will keep it from shredding from the edges and keep it neat. Do you think this is Ok ?
bruce

Nov 15, 2023 12:52:40 #

JBuckley

I’m not sure if the edicate goes the distance with weather conditions.
If you go onto a Military base or military command post, the Stars and Stripes fly in front of the command buildings from sun up till sundown.
There is no retreat just because the rain falls on American soldiers and Airmen.

Nov 15, 2023 13:14:45 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

The most common mistake I've seen is having it on the right side of the building as you face it. It should be on the building's right side.

Nov 15, 2023 13:17:59 #

AirWalter Loc: Tipp City, Ohio

scallihan wrote:

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I see too many people trying to make our flag part of their clothing.

Nov 15, 2023 13:21:09 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

AirWalter wrote:

I see too many people trying to make our flag part of their clothing.

There's nothing wrong with using stars and stripes as a decoration or clothing. What's wrong is using the flag itself as a decoration or clothing. The main thing is respect. I've seen winning athletes wrap the flag around their shoulders. I have no problem with that.

Nov 15, 2023 14:28:35 #