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I wonder where these people come from, or why they find the AMERICAN flag offensive. It's a really big world and possibly they can think about moving to another country - one that stomps on the AMERICAN flag???
Whats mind boggling, is you know dam well the very individuals who object to the american flag, and one "peaceful protests" to the notion that you shouldnt be allowed to fly one, are the very ones who would defend the rioters..
How about all those Firemen who flew the Flag from the back of Filthy Fire trucks after 9/11 ?
There is nothing wrong with what this kid did. He should be supported.
I disagree; the firemen are emergency personnel, had a purpose, a particular reason, and observed some respect for the flag.
They weren't kids hanging the thing off the back of their 'personal ride' in a cheap showing of faux patriotism.
You be alright with the local septic tank pumper hanging one off the back of the "honey wagon"? How about each and every strip joint hanging one over their doorways?
It is disrespectful and demeans the stature of the flag to use it in a cheap and tawdry fashion.
One needs remember that men have fought and died under that flag in any number of theaters of war while the flag was treated with the utmost of respect allowable under very difficult circumstances. They would be aghast to see it hanging from the back and touching the dirty floor of a kids personal vehicle he uses as his daily transportation to and from school and wherever else he may take his truck.
One nation - one flag, to wit: each and every flag of the nation should be treated as if it is the single one flag of the nation. Each and every one accorded the respect that the flag hanging at Arlington cemetery or hanging from the capital buildings for examples are accorded.
NEVER allowed to touch the ground under ay circumstances unless dropped there by a standard bearer felled in battle and immediately picked up by another. Never allowed to touch anything but the staff and lines when erected at dawn and taken down at dusk. Carried folded, never transported around draped over your shoulder like an empty gunny sack or hung off the back of a kids pick-up to be left in a damn parking lot like so much wind-blown trash.
Sorry, but I disagree in the most strenuous fashion to you suggesting there is "nothing wrong" with the cavalier way in which this kid is treating that flag. There are many things wrong with it.
I disagree; the firemen are emergency personnel, had a purpose, a particular reason, and observed some respect for the flag.
They weren't kids hanging the thing off the back of their 'personal ride' in a cheap showing of faux patriotism.
You be alright with the local septic tank pumper hanging one off the back of the "honey wagon"? How about each and every strip joint hanging one over their doorways?
It is disrespectful and demeans the stature of the flag to use it in a cheap and tawdry fashion.
One needs remember that men have fought and died under that flag in any number of theaters of war while the flag was treated with the utmost of respect allowable under very difficult circumstances. They would be aghast to see it hanging from the back of a kids personal vehicle he uses as his daily transportation to and from school and wherever else he may take his truck.
One nation - one flag, to wit: each and every flag of the nation should be treated as if it is the single one flag of the nation. Each and every one accorded the respect that the flag hanging at Arlington cemetery or hanging from the capital buildings for examples are accorded.
NEVER allowed to touch the ground under ay circumstances unless dropped there by a standard bearer felled in battle and immediately picked up by another. Never allowed to touch anything but the staff and lines when erected at dawn and taken down at dusk. Carried folded, never transported around draped over your shoulder like an empty gunny sack or hung off the back of a kids pick-up to be left in a damn parking lot like so much wind-blown trash.
Sorry, but I disagree in the most strenuous fashion to you suggesting there is "nothing wrong" with the cavalier way in which this kid is treating that flag. There are many things wrong with it.
Someone doesnt know their flat etiquette..
Displaying flags on vehicles can be viewed similarly to flags appearing on uniform arm patches. Some people wonder why the U.S. flag is worn backwards on uniforms. The important takeaway here is to remember that the star field must always face forward, or to the flag’s own right. This rule also applies to flying a flag on a vehicle. It’s also important to remember that a flag displayed at the front of the vehicle is viewed as the flag with the highest honor. Therefore, when displaying flags on vehicles in the United States, it is imperative to display the American flag at the front. Use the image below as a guide. Notice how the blue star field is always pointed towards the front of the vehicle regardless of which side of the vehicle it appears on. This also gives the flag a “blowing in the wind” effect. If the flag were flown the other way, the flag might appear to be retreating or moving backwards. The American flag should not be draped over the vehicle’s top, sides, hood or back. It is also not recommended to display flags on vehicles at night unless the flag is properly illuminated. Read …
When the Mexican flag can be trotted around on our soil and even flown above `Ol Glory, and we sit there and take it in fear of punishment, we should all be ashamed to be Americans.
Displaying flags on vehicles can be viewed similarly to flags appearing on uniform arm patches. Some people wonder why the U.S. flag is worn backwards on uniforms. The important takeaway here is to remember that the star field must always face forward, or to the flag’s own right. This rule also applies to flying a flag on a vehicle. It’s also important to remember that a flag displayed at the front of the vehicle is viewed as the flag with the highest honor. Therefore, when displaying flags on vehicles in the United States, it is imperative to display the American flag at the front. Use the image below as a guide. Notice how the blue star field is always pointed towards the front of the vehicle regardless of which side of the vehicle it appears on. This also gives the flag a “blowing in the wind” effect. If the flag were flown the other way, the flag might appear to be retreating or moving backwards. The American flag should not be draped over the vehicle’s top, sides, hood or back. It is also not recommended to display flags on vehicles at night unless the flag is properly illuminated. Read …
I guess you missed the part about "similar to uniform arm patches"? Taken in context, this is part and parcel of there being a reason for the flag to be on a vehicle of some military or official nature for purposes of parading or transporting of some memorial or official merit.
That flag not hanging high enough to enable unfurling, allowed to drape down onto the floor of the truck, flown beside and at the same height as a banner of MIA's and POW's, a non-official status pennant which is to accord that pennant the same stature mitigated only by the fact it is flown to the right of while truck is viewed from behind but completely negated by the fact it is flown at same height and to the left of when viewed as truck is approaching. All wrong.
I know my flag etiquette.
As I've already stated but will attempt to make clear again: At issue is the school principal stating the reason he directed the kid not to fly the flag from his truck was it "might be offensive to others" and that he "had received some complaints". Those are certainly invalid and categorically the wrong reasons to prohibit the flying of the flag.
NOW: Had that principal taken the kid aside and given him a short course on the proper and correct way to treat and display the flag to more effectively illustrate your patriotism, it is my belief he would have been within approved behaviour by all and sundry on here.
This kid has the right intent but a terrible execution.
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