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Should U.S. Flag Code be revised?

 

 

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I could not answer the question on the flag since I do not know what specifically is covered by the code.

Submitted by Martin Schugam (not verified) : Jun 11, 2015 5:34pm

Look up U.S. Flag Code on the internet, and become enlightened !

Submitted by Rick Bennison (not verified) : Jun 12, 2015 9:32pm

I think going back to extremely limited night time display is needed. Commercial use 24 hr. display creates complacency.

Submitted by J C Greene (not verified) : Jun 11, 2015 7:19pm

I agree

Submitted by Shaw Clifton (not verified) : Jun 11, 2015 9:27pm

This code was written for Americans to proudly display and respect our flag. The flag is a symbol of freedom given to us by patriotic Americans. They have given their lives and we still give, to defend our rights and freedoms. They wrote the code for us to have a strong nation. It may not be what some deem as politically correct for today, but it was written to keep a nation strong and should stay as written. Love it or leave it.

Submitted by American Citizen (not verified) : Jun 12, 2015 7:21am

Very well written comment. Thank you for recognizing those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, been permanently disfigured,and those of us who have been fortunate enough to serve during peacetime and not had to go into a war zone.

Submitted by Rick Bennison (not verified) : Jun 12, 2015 9:41pm

today they use the flag as an ad . they use it to sell, sell products or a person. they don't care.the respect for the flag is by those that have a history with it . the soldier that seen or had one that was raised at the battle field or draped over a friend at the end.A welcome site in an unfriendly land. and something to pledge to with a smile and open heart not fear.to raise in in the morning and to put to bed at nite. not left in the dark.It is a sign of freedom and hope.that other counties strive for and yet don't have. with it's beauty and warmth our flag is abused and not protected , because there are people that care more about paychecks than respect.

Submitted by len. mchugh (not verified) : Jun 12, 2015 7:57am

I agree with this. Our flag is on things it should not be on, this has gone to far and needs to stop !!!!!!!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) : Jun 12, 2015 9:16am

Yes there is no 'flag police' but it does matter. We all need to be the ones who be the flag police - but in a courteous way by spreading the knowledge of the right way to present and display the flag. Let your local business that they should not leave the flag out overnight without being lit; thank the people and businesses who display it correctly; help your local schools and towns by providing guidance and support at sporting and other events to properly display and honor the flag. I feel it starts with us to (politely) enforce the US Flag Code, and to spread the knowledge out to our communities.

Submitted by Jeff Lord (not verified) : Jun 12, 2015 9:51am

Amen to that.

Submitted by Micah Howell (not verified) : Jun 12, 2015 12:54pm

You're absolutely right. And if there aren't any "flag police," it becomes the job of all of us to "police" ourselves and others!

Submitted by Jack Schmidt (not verified) : Jun 14, 2015 8:23pm

I'm just a high school student, so I'm not as experienced in these matters as some of the other people who have commented, but I find that people have begun to see the flag as just another household object, not as the symbol of invincible freedom it was meant to be. And with all the hype over the disrespect it's been shown, I believe that the flag code should not be changed, but its enforcement should definitely be improved!

Submitted by Micah Howell (not verified) : Jun 12, 2015 12:54pm

the flag represent the country that you belong and for these reason if we are proud of our country respect your flag and if somebody disrespected make it respected for that reason I do not where it as a shirt or any other clothing use the flag is to fly in a post and proudly look at her with pride dignity, because it said that I AM FREE We should force the school every beginning of the week students rise the flag and sing the national Anthon

Submitted by miguel (not verified) : Jun 12, 2015 4:08pm

The American Legion and VFW stores violate the flag code by allowing "Flag Shirts" for sale, so who is policing them?

Submitted by Paul B. (not verified) : Jun 12, 2015 7:00pm

The U.S. Flag Code does not need to be changed. The solution is to actually teach our citizens and residents what constitutes proper U.S. flag etiquette. Yahoo: "Pruden Flag Etiquette"

Submitted by Adam Kirk Pruden (not verified) : Jun 14, 2015 9:39am

I would respectfully disagree. While we definitely need to teach our citizens and residents what constitutes proper flag etiquette, We should put some teeth in the code. Rather than making it "advisory," it should become "compulsory," as I believe it is in other nations. If you disrespect my flag, you disrespect me. And if you disrespect me, God help you, because I ain't gonna!

Submitted by Jack Schmidt (not verified) : Jun 14, 2015 8:26pm

A shirt with stars and stripes on it does not constitute a US Flag. unless it contains the full flag in it's patterns regardless of it's size.

Submitted by Mike Murphy (not verified) : Jun 15, 2015 10:39am

There is absolutely nothing wrong with the flag as long as it's not worn as "clothing". Also, if you don't wish to follow the appropriate code of appropriate display, yes, you have your right to voice your opinion, but get with properly established protocol...next thing one knows "homosexuals" will want their "banner" added to the flag to tell the world that we are becoming "Gay".. THAT is when I WILL put my foot down and say enough of the Bulls..... leave MY defended flag alone and display it right, or don't display it at all...go to another country and see what you get.

Submitted by Gary W (not verified) : Jun 18, 2015 10:07am

The flag code should be returned to it's original form. Most civilians don't understand when a veteran salutes the flag while uncovered. They see it as the thing to do and copy it. Had congress been doing their job the wouldn't have time to alter the flag code.

Submitted by Mike Montaney (not verified) : Jun 18, 2015 10:29am

Our American Legion Auxiliary goes into the schools in our area and does a program on the American Flag. It is a skit about how our flag came into being. We also give out small flags and a copy of the flag code. I think respect for the flag begins with our young people. Parents don't teach it to their children so when they don't respect the flag sometimes it is because they have not been taught to hold it in high esteem.

Submitted by Hilda (not verified) : Jul 2, 2015 4:37pm

Micah, Jack and perhaps others get the point; the code is fine as is, but has been made unenforceable by "flag-burning" decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court. Congress could step in to amend the code into a form that is enforceable, and the government, Legion and other organizations could continue to teach the importance of respecting the flag. By the way, the gays have already imposed their rainbows in many areas of public life, notably Obama's lighting up the White House in those colors!

Submitted by James Poole (not verified) : Jul 10, 2015 6:00pm

I am confused by the American Legion's advice that unless an article of clothing is made from an actual flag, it is not a violation of the flag code. Although Section 3 of the flag code as written appears to pertain to only the District of Columbia, and states: "The words "flag, standard, colors, or ensign", as used herein, shall include any flag, standard, colors, ensign, or any picture or representation of either, or of any part or parts of either, made of any substance or represented on any substance, of any size evidently purporting to be either of said flag, standard, colors, or ensign of the United States of America or a picture or a representation of either, upon which shall be shown the colors, the stars and the stripes, in any number of either thereof, or of any part or parts of either, by which the average person seeing the same without deliberation may believe the same to represent the flag, colors, standard, or ensign of the United States of America," WHY would it pertain only to DC, and not to the rest of the country? Why is it all right to make money off the flag by manufacturing clothing using elements of the flag? Isn't clothing, after all, a disposable item, as outlined here: UNITED STATES CODE
TITLE 36, CHAPTER 10
§176. Respect for flag
· (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.
· (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 flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing. Therefore, the lapel flag pin being a replica, should be worn on the left lapel near the heart.

Submitted by Grace Smith (not verified) : Sep 2, 2016 9:04am