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If you are driving about, and you see someone raising the flag, such on a high school campus, do you stop your car and wait for the flag to be completely raised?
Its a piece of cloth with a particular design on it, so no. But if I happen upon a herd of cows crossing a road, I do slow down considerably while I weave in and out
That sounds dangerous. I'd be more concerned about the safety of those around me than some artificial gesture to a ceremony that I'm not participating in.
If you are driving about, and you see someone raising the flag, such on a high school campus, do you stop your car and wait for the flag to be completely raised?
If you are driving about, and you see someone raising the flag, such on a high school campus, do you stop your car and wait for the flag to be completely raised?
Unless I'm driving on a Military Base, no. You're talking about reveille.
Stopping on a busy street, especially where I live, can get you killed.
Its a piece of cloth with a particular design on it, so no. But if I happen upon a herd of cows crossing a road, I do slow down considerably while I weave in and out
Not exactly about the flag but about the national anthem. When I lived in TN I used to run and mountain bike on trails just off main base of a military installation. The first time I rode late in the afternoon I was alone on trails and all of a sudden I heard the national anthem playing over a loud speaker (I learned pretty quickly that they did this every day at 5pm).
I was alone and deep in the woods and for a few seconds I continued riding. But I couldn't keep riding. I dismounted and stood beside my bike until the anthem was done, then I got back on my bike and continued with my ride. At the time my son was in Iraq. My sons' father was military. My now husband was ex-military and retired law enforcement. I can't ever forget those who served and those who serve. It costs me nothing to take a minute to acknowledge them.
I don't stop when a flag is being raised. But I also don't relish in deliberately being dismissive of those in this nation who serve on our behalf.
If you are driving about, and you see someone raising the flag, such on a high school campus, do you stop your car and wait for the flag to be completely raised?
About 3 or 4 times per day.
My car has a lot of dents and I will need a walker soon. But my patriotism is unchallenged.
Not exactly about the flag but about the national anthem. When I lived in TN I used to run and mountain bike on trails just off main base of a military installation. The first time I rode late in the afternoon I was alone on trails and all of a sudden I heard the national anthem playing over a loud speaker (I learned pretty quickly that they did this every day at 5pm).
I was alone and deep in the woods and for a few seconds I continued riding. But I couldn't keep riding. I dismounted and stood beside my bike until the anthem was done, then I got back on my bike and continued with my ride. At the time my son was in Iraq. My sons' father was military. My now husband was ex-military and retired law enforcement. I can't ever forget those who served and those who serve. It costs me nothing to take a minute to acknowledge them.
I don't stop when a flag is being raised. But I also don't relish in deliberately being dismissive of those in this nation who serve on our behalf.
once you figure out they arent serving on our behalf, the dismissive attutude becomes natural
Unless I'm driving on a Military Base, no. You're talking about reveille.
Stopping on a busy street, especially where I live, can get you killed.
Even on a military base, you would find people playing dumb. Heck, go by a barracks around the time of 'colors' and you will see people diving into buildings just so they don't get stuck standing outside staring at a flagpole.
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