I NEVER KNEW

[RIJIMMY]

Originally Posted by RIJIMMY

wow, very, very interesting! thanks Dad F.
I remember a lot of that from when I was in scouts.

If I may, for the sake of argument. There is a difference between a flag and the replication of a flag. A sticker on a bike, is a picture of a flag, its not the flag. A painting of a flag on a truck, lure, or any other structure is a painting, not a flag. A flag picture on a sweathshirt is a picture or emblem, not a flag.
I believe these rules apply to actual American Flag, not a replica.
I would think the military has pretty high standards for following these rules, but - flag stickers and emblems appear on military aircraft, tanks, jeeps, etc - yet their not taken off at night, their out in inclement weather, etc. Very different than an actual flag.
My 2 cents, and I've convinced myseld Im right

forget everything I just said...........

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 napkins 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.

[Jim in CT]

For what it's worth, I'm a vet who is not offended by less than perfect display of the flag. I figure most people who go to the trouble of putting it on their car or bike have good intentions. I think more people SHOULD be aware of proper etiquette, but I don't get worked up by it.

As to this school, shame on them. And if the principal doesn't think student safety can be maintained if a kid has a flag on his bike, there are bigger problems at that school. If that was my kid, the flag simply would not have come off the bike, no way, no how. Anyone who is grotesquely offended by the sight of that flag is free to voice his/her disapproval, just as that kid is free to display the flag on his bike.

If this isn't the epitome of liberal political correctness run amuck, I don't know what is.

[The Dad Fisherman]

Originally Posted by Jim in CT

For what it's worth, I'm a vet who is not offended by less than perfect display of the flag. I figure most people who go to the trouble of putting it on their car or bike have good intentions. I think more people SHOULD be aware of proper etiquette, but I don't get worked up by it.

Thats pretty much where I lie on the issue.....I consider this thread a Public Service Announcemnet

[FishermanTim]

Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman

Thats pretty much where I lie on the issue.....I consider this thread a Public Service Announcemnet

Thank you for the reminder, since "flags, patriotism and love of country" seem to be taboo in our schools these days. It's now up to us to remind our children about all manners of "ettiquette".

[RIJIMMY]

Originally Posted by FishermanTim

Thank you for the reminder, since "flags, patriotism and love of country" seem to be taboo in our schools these days. It's now up to us to remind our children about all manners of "ettiquette".

just a little positive note - my kids are in public elementary schools in MA and both know the pledge of allegiance and can sing god bless america.
there's hope!

[Raven]

Originally Posted by Jim in CT

If this isn't the epitome of liberal political correctness run amuck, I don't know what is.

some vets got together and paid tribute to the LAD and one game him his purple heart hat for his patriotism

the official apologized for making him remove the flag
and was basically beotch slapped.

alls well that ends well

[scottw]

how about this for flag etiquitte???

it's apparently created a "stir" with the Singapore Officials