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(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.
My wife and I were discussing this the other day after seeing 4th of July napkins printed to look like flags. I'm ok with using red, white, and blue colors on things, but to me it's mighty disrespectful to wipe mustard off my mouth using something meant to look like a flag.
Display the flag. Wear a flag patch or emblem. Fly the flag. But don't make underwear and a bikini out of it.
This got me to thinking about the 4th of July celebrations held every year at our favorite outdoor dining place. Lots of people show up, and of course a lot of people wear red, white, and blue, but I can't remember anyone actually wearing clothing that looks like the flag.
I saw an old guy wearing an Hawaiian t-shirt with a giant American flag embellished on both sides. All I could do was giggle - it seemed really tacky. I just returned from an international trip and I did not see anyone in Europe, Africa, or Asia wearing flag embellished clothes. If I saw someone in France or Japan wearing a a shirt or dress with a with a tricolore (France) or rising sun (Japan) I would probably have the same reaction. It brings too much attention to oneself and could even be dangerous depending on one's feelings towards a country but I don't think flags belong on clothes. What do you all think? I do not like to advertise my nationality on my shirt or pants.
Military veteran here. I couldn't care less if someone wants to wear a shirt with an American flag design. But I agree it's generally best to blend in when you're a tourist, particularly in third-world dumps that the wearer of this shirt probably wouldn't travel to.
I saw an old guy wearing an Hawaiian t-shirt with a giant American flag embellished on both sides. All I could do was giggle - it seemed really tacky. I just returned from an international trip and I did not see anyone in Europe, Africa, or Asia wearing flag embellished clothes. If I saw someone in France or Japan wearing a a shirt or dress with a with a tricolore (France) or rising sun (Japan) I would probably have the same reaction. It brings too much attention to oneself and could even be dangerous depending on one's feelings towards a country but I don't think flags belong on clothes. What do you all think? I do not like to advertise my nationality on my shirt or pants.
I think it's tacky and possibly, illegal.
On the fourth of July, my mother used to dress my sisters and me in red, white and blue outfits. It's fine for children. But not covered with flags.
The Old Navy Tee shirts are acceptable. My kids wore them when they were children. When I see someone sitting on an American flag plastered on swimming trunks looks disrespectful.
On the fourth of July, my mother used to dress my sisters and me in red, white and blue outfits. It's fine for children. But not covered with flags.
The Old Navy Tee shirts are acceptable. My kids wore them when they were children. When I see someone sitting on an American flag plastered on swimming trunks looks disrespectful.
On the fourth of July, my mother used to dress my sisters and me in red, white and blue outfits. It's fine for children. But not covered with flags.
The Old Navy Tee shirts are acceptable. My kids wore them when they were children. When I see someone sitting on an American flag plastered on swimming trunks looks disrespectful.
What is the difference between Old Navy shirts your kids wore and swim wear?
What is the difference between Old Navy shirts your kids wore and swim wear?
I've felt the same. To me, nothing, other than someone's personal perception. I've learned that this is a sticky subject. Many people are beholden to very personal feelings about this topic that are largely based in emotions. Easy to offend and hard to find common ground.
That's not intended to be an insult. It's just how emotionally driven positions go.
Personally, I think it's a level of respect. Showing a depiction of a flag on a t-shirt seems less disrespectful than having the stars and bars emblazoned across your azz and covering your bits.
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