Five sophomores sent home for wearing the flag on their shirts during cinco de mayo. (attorney, soldiers)
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The flag is not supposed to be used as apparel. If they want to wear the colors of the flag, then that's up to them. But using it as apparel does not show it the proper respect.
I share the same sentiment in general terms. However, I also see the part where people want to display their national pride. You may say people can find other ways to do so. It is true but there is such a thing as freedom of speech and how you express that. If Supreme Court said protesters can burn the Flag as a form of speech I just do not see how in the world it would be wrong to display it on your t-shirt.
Also, how to show respect does change with the times as the culture of a society changes so what is your form of respect may differ from others. What is the intent? To disrespect it of show pride?
I am also aware that there are some federal guidelines as to how to display the Flag but that is not enforced at all in the civilian world. It is enforced on federal properties to a greater degree.
The point of the OP is not whether it is appropriate to display the Flag on t-shirts or not though. I do think what was done to the students was wrong. It was biased towards those students freedom of expression.
Are you saying that the american flag should not be placed on cars either ? do you remember 9/11 and how many ppl displayed our flag after that happened ? I also honor the memory of those fallen in my family by displaying the flag on my porch and on my car . I feel that displaying my flag is the right thing to do . Im not sure I understand your point .
Display it with respect. That's the point. No it should not be placed on cars. But thats your right. Just because you have a right to do something does not mean its the RIGHT thing to do. Do you understand that?
Title 4, § 8(d), United States Code (titled, "Respect for flag")-- "The flag should never be used as wearing apparel...."
Subsection (j)-- "No part of the flag should ever be used as a costume or athletic uniform."
I know it says "should," so strictly speaking, it's not an arrestable offense. But still, wearing the flag as clothing shows a lack of respect for it. If you don't like the law, ask your Congressman to have it repealed.
Display it with respect. That's the point. No it should not be placed on cars. But thats your right. Just because you have a right to do something does not mean its the RIGHT thing to do. Do you understand that?
Rude just rude that really is a nice way of getting your point across I dont need to say anymore .
No, you would be "normal" actually. And the courts have upheld the right to assault someone who used "fighting words" against you.
Yeah good luck with that argument in court. This isn't 1850 anymore, I'm afraid your knowledge of the law is seriously out of date.
I think you had better stop dispensing legal advice without a license online, because you are seriously wrong about a great many things...
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