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Does the incorrect display of the flag piss you off?
Posted on 1/24/18 at 12:08 pm
Posted on 1/24/18 at 12:08 pm
I just saw a promo for the show "Navy SEALs". They bring home three dead SEALs that were killed in action. They show the coffins draped in the flag. The flag is incorrectly draped on the coffins, with the Union over the right shoulder.
This does piss me off, not just because it's done incorrectly, but because CBS is making money off of this but are too lazy to even do it correctly and with respect.
This does piss me off, not just because it's done incorrectly, but because CBS is making money off of this but are too lazy to even do it correctly and with respect.
This post was edited on 1/24/18 at 12:14 pm
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Posted on 1/24/18 at 3:23 pm to theantiquetiger
I've also seen the exact same thing on "Designated Survivor"
Posted on 1/24/18 at 3:24 pm to theantiquetiger
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CBS is making money off of this but are too lazy to even do it correctly and with respect.
It's not like there's an actual dead body in the coffin
Posted on 1/24/18 at 3:25 pm to theantiquetiger
Yes
Posted on 1/24/18 at 3:26 pm to theantiquetiger
Imagine that, television screwing something up....
Working in the medical field, I cannot watch medical shows because of the stupidity...
Working in the medical field, I cannot watch medical shows because of the stupidity...
This post was edited on 1/24/18 at 3:28 pm
Posted on 1/24/18 at 3:28 pm to theantiquetiger
No, because it's not done intentionally. Most people don't know all the rules. Theyre just proud of it and want to fly it. Their intentions are in the right place. Hell, mine has hit the ground numerous times.
Posted on 1/24/18 at 3:36 pm to theantiquetiger
I think there are quite a few ways the flag is incorrectly displayed or used and most of the time someone is profiting from it, but the problem is... most people have no idea how it should be correctly displayed or don't realize there are certain ways it is used... Is actually disrespectful.
My grandpa, who was a WWII vet, wasn't one to complain in general, but there was one thing that use to get to him. It might seem kind of silly to a lot of people, but... you know how, during the 4th of july, you can buy paper plates, napkins, etc with the American flag on it? He thought it was disrespectful for the flag to be on these items only to be throw in the trash.
My grandpa, who was a WWII vet, wasn't one to complain in general, but there was one thing that use to get to him. It might seem kind of silly to a lot of people, but... you know how, during the 4th of july, you can buy paper plates, napkins, etc with the American flag on it? He thought it was disrespectful for the flag to be on these items only to be throw in the trash.
Posted on 1/24/18 at 3:43 pm to OweO
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My grandpa, who was a WWII vet, wasn't one to complain in general, but there was one thing that use to get to him. It might seem kind of silly to a lot of people, but... you know how, during the 4th of july, you can buy paper plates, napkins, etc with the American flag on it? He thought it was disrespectful for the flag to be on these items only to be throw in the trash.
Are we talking about a a plate, cup, napkins that has Stars and Stripes on it or a print of a flag?
Something like this is not a flag.
But the little plastic flags people line the streets with are considered real flags and should be respected correctly.
Posted on 1/24/18 at 3:44 pm to theantiquetiger
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Does the incorrect display of the flag piss you off?
not at all
Posted on 1/24/18 at 3:45 pm to OweO
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you know how, during the 4th of july, you can buy paper plates, napkins, etc with the American flag on it? He thought it was disrespectful for the flag to be on these items only to be throw in the trash.
According to the rules of the American Flag its really not supposed to be put on anything for decoration. One of the huge ironies with the a lot of the people who complain about people not standing for the flag at the national anthem are people who will do exactly this. Wear shirts with the flag on them, paper plates, beer cans, etc... The American Flag is only supposed to appear basically in flag form (and I assume on a military uniform)
Posted on 1/24/18 at 3:59 pm to theantiquetiger
Posted on 1/24/18 at 4:01 pm to theantiquetiger
This shows don't give a shite. They're just pandering to low IQ conservatives for ratings.
Posted on 1/24/18 at 4:03 pm to MorbidTheClown
That is not a flag
Posted on 1/24/18 at 4:10 pm to theantiquetiger
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That is not a flag
but, i'm saluting nonetheless
Posted on 1/24/18 at 4:10 pm to theantiquetiger
there really isnt much in the world that pisses me off.
Basically if you don't follow the golden rule it pisses me off.
I definitely don't get mad about symbols
Especially don't get mad about symbols on a shitty fricking tv show
Basically if you don't follow the golden rule it pisses me off.
I definitely don't get mad about symbols
Especially don't get mad about symbols on a shitty fricking tv show
Posted on 1/24/18 at 4:41 pm to theantiquetiger
Doesn't piss me off as much as a minor annoyance. Not like they're doing it on purpose out of disrespect or anything. What does grind my gears a bit is that "military advisors" are paid giant sums of money by these Hollywood production companies to ensure accuracy. And then you get stuff like that all the time. Not sure whether to applaud them for securing a big money job that clearly requires no effort or be pissy that they're not doing their job right.
Posted on 1/24/18 at 4:43 pm to theantiquetiger
now, the shite that rage against the machine does pisses me off
Posted on 1/24/18 at 4:51 pm to jlovel7
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According to the rules of the American Flag its really not supposed to be put on anything for decoration. One of the huge ironies with the a lot of the people who complain about people not standing for the flag at the national anthem are people who will do exactly this. Wear shirts with the flag on them, paper plates, beer cans, etc... The American Flag is only supposed to appear basically in flag form (and I assume on a military uniform)
Just looked this up.
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§ 8. Respect for flag
No disrespect should be shown to the flag of the United States of America; the flag should not be dipped to any person or thing. Regimental colors, State flags, and organization or institutional flags are to be dipped as a mark of honor.
(a) The flag should never be displayed with the union down, except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property.
(b) The flag should never touch anything beneath it, such as the ground, the floor, water, or merchandise.
(c) The flag should never be carried flat or horizontally, but always aloft and free.
(d) The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery. It should never be festooned, drawn back, nor up, in folds, but always allowed to fall free.
Bunting of blue, white, and red always arranged with the blue above, the white in the middle, and the red below, should be used for covering a speaker's desk, draping the front of the platform, and for decoration in general.
(e) The flag should never be fastened, displayed, used, or stored in such a manner as to permit it to be easily torn, soiled, or damaged in any way.
(f) The flag should never be used as a covering for a ceiling.
(g) The flag should never have placed upon it, nor on any part of it, nor attached to it any mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design, picture, or drawing of any nature.
(h) The flag should never be used as a receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying, or delivering anything.
(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 napkin 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.
(k) The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning. (Disposal of Unserviceable Flags Ceremony)
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