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re: What is the OT's opinion on American flag etiquette?
Posted on 6/20/15 at 7:11 am to NeverRains
Posted on 6/20/15 at 7:11 am to NeverRains
I treat the flag with respect. I always fly one that is in good shape. when it starts to fade, I cut it up and have a ceremonial flag burning like you're supposed to do.
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Posted on 6/20/15 at 7:22 am to NeverRains
It's not really a matter of opinion. There are set guidelines for the proper handling of the american flag. I have the upmost respect for the flag and what it represents and will always abide by those guidelines. if someone doesn't want to abide by those guidelines that's their right. But it's my right to ridicule those people.
Posted on 6/20/15 at 7:28 am to tigerdup07
Posted on 6/20/15 at 8:09 am to NeverRains
I get all the not care comments because it isn't something I'd get worked up about either but there's a general "don't care" about much of anything attitude that explains a lot about a lot that is going on.
Posted on 6/20/15 at 8:35 am to motorbreath
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It's not really a matter of opinion. There are set guidelines for the proper handling of the american flag
But it is a matter of opinion. The people who set the guidelines that's their opinion.
I think there is a big difference between someone purposefully disrespecting the flag and someone not knowing any better and accidentally disrespecting it.
Posted on 6/20/15 at 8:39 am to NeverRains
Post the pic, you punchbowl turd. We want to see the girls.
Posted on 6/20/15 at 8:46 am to gthog61
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but there's a general "don't care" about much of anything attitude that explains a lot about a lot that is going on.
It's cool not to GAS about anything.
I don't blame the girls. I blame lackadaisical parenting.
Posted on 6/20/15 at 9:05 am to VetteGuy
A huge number of our countrymen have died fighting for what that flag represents. The least we can for them is honor them by honoring and respecting the flag.
Posted on 6/20/15 at 9:10 am to VABuckeye
Agree 100%.
When we went Arlington and saw the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, my daughter was being fidgety during the changing of the guard.
I educated her quickly on how to behave and show respect.
When we went Arlington and saw the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, my daughter was being fidgety during the changing of the guard.
I educated her quickly on how to behave and show respect.
This post was edited on 6/20/15 at 9:11 am
Posted on 6/20/15 at 9:17 am to NeverRains
It's a piece of cloth, nothing more.
Posted on 6/20/15 at 10:11 am to farad
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I turn mine over the VFW for disposal...
What if there were no more VFW, because nobody joined?
Posted on 6/21/15 at 9:39 am to NeverRains
I don't care.
Honestly, some people take the whole "flag etiquette" thing to some the level of idol worship.
"Retiring" a flag by cutting out the stars and burying them or burning them separably is just ridiculous.
Reminds me of Catholic school when the priest played all of those Body Of Christ games with a communion wafer.
Also, I don't pretend to show it some sort of respect because "people died for what it represents". What exactly does that mean anyway?
Is it supposed to represent some Norman Rockwell idealized version of nationalism which has never really existed?
We have documents proving that our government has used false flag operations to get us into wars that we were probably better off not being involved in. We see constant misuse of authority and injustice. We have spy programs that would make the former KGB green with envy. People are told not to question "our leaders". We shouldn't have "leaders" anyway. We should have "elected representatives" who represent us in affairs of state. Affairs that we, as the represented, should have access to. Often this is not the case.
Blind allegiance and patriotism is not something to be respected. Those who would die for "what it represents" are naive and are not exercising critical thinking skills.
Ask 100 people what "America" is to them and you will get 100 different answers. Interpretations based on class, income, geography, ethnicity and a whole host of other factors.
What does the flag represent? Everything. Nothing.
Honestly, some people take the whole "flag etiquette" thing to some the level of idol worship.
"Retiring" a flag by cutting out the stars and burying them or burning them separably is just ridiculous.
Reminds me of Catholic school when the priest played all of those Body Of Christ games with a communion wafer.
Also, I don't pretend to show it some sort of respect because "people died for what it represents". What exactly does that mean anyway?
Is it supposed to represent some Norman Rockwell idealized version of nationalism which has never really existed?
We have documents proving that our government has used false flag operations to get us into wars that we were probably better off not being involved in. We see constant misuse of authority and injustice. We have spy programs that would make the former KGB green with envy. People are told not to question "our leaders". We shouldn't have "leaders" anyway. We should have "elected representatives" who represent us in affairs of state. Affairs that we, as the represented, should have access to. Often this is not the case.
Blind allegiance and patriotism is not something to be respected. Those who would die for "what it represents" are naive and are not exercising critical thinking skills.
Ask 100 people what "America" is to them and you will get 100 different answers. Interpretations based on class, income, geography, ethnicity and a whole host of other factors.
What does the flag represent? Everything. Nothing.
This post was edited on 6/21/15 at 9:40 am
Posted on 6/21/15 at 10:13 am to NeverRains
Was it an actual flag or a beach towel?
Posted on 6/21/15 at 10:15 am to cellblock776
I agree. Well said.
Posted on 6/21/15 at 10:16 am to NeverRains
Couldn't give less of a frick.
Posted on 6/21/15 at 10:18 am to cellblock776
Nice post
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