OldGreyEagle 5 Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 As somewhat of a child of the 60's, I come from an era when flying the American flag was taken to mean you were some kind of Neo-Fasicst far to the right of Attila the Hun fanatic so when I see American flags flown today, I cant beleive how far we have come. I also cringe when I see a cloth flag flown from a stick on a car that is 2/3's its original size and so worn its colors are more pastel than original. I appreciate the gestures people make with the flag, but I do wish they would follow the proper procedures when displaying it. So, the quandry is should I enjoy the flags I see, or insist they be displayed right, I think I will just enjoy them. If the current tradition of displaying the flag continues, I will start talking flag code after awhile, like 5-7 years after from now Link to post Share on other sites
Rooster7 11 Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 Excellent point OGE! I'm just happy to see folks displaying the flag proudly again. I'll save my lectures for those clowns who like to burn flags. Link to post Share on other sites
Kaufmannroy 10 Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 I am much less concerned with origin of a flag than I am about how it is displayed and/or worn. My Scouts have made flags at our meetings. Do they "meet specs"? Not even close. Does it bother me? Nope. Its all about learning what a flag means. All flags! Even one a Scout might make at home. I do, however, have very special concerns about our Flag. Home of the FREE! Because of the BRAVE! God Bless America! Have FUN out there, Roy Kaufmann Link to post Share on other sites
Fat Old Guy 11 Posted August 22, 2003 Author Share Posted August 22, 2003 "OK. I stand (actually sitting) corrected. So since it is a law, what is the recourse if the law is violated?" The Supreme Court knocked down the penalties for violating the Flag Code when they decided that burning the flag was protected by the 1st Amendment. That must have made Merlyn dance with glee. Link to post Share on other sites
SR540Beaver 116 Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 The Flag Police (a division of the Uniform Police) can have my 3x5 flag from my frontyard flagpole when they pry my cold dead fingers from it. Link to post Share on other sites
Fat Old Guy 11 Posted August 22, 2003 Author Share Posted August 22, 2003 "The Flag Police (a division of the Uniform Police) can have my 3x5 flag from my frontyard flagpole when they pry my cold dead fingers from it." What if they offered you a 3'x5.7' flag to replace it? Link to post Share on other sites
evmori 11 Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 Mine is currently flying from a homemade pole lashed together! Long may she wave! Link to post Share on other sites
hops_scout 9 Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 "Mine is currently flying from a homemade pole lashed together! Long may she wave!" Sounds cool!! Link to post Share on other sites
evmori 11 Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 Actually done out of necessity. Just got new windows & the flag holder had to go. Link to post Share on other sites
SR540Beaver 116 Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 "What if they offered you a 3'x5.7' flag to replace it?" I'd thank them for the offer and ask that they give it to someone who does not have a flag flying in their yard. I have one already and like it just fine. It is fed, watered and cared for properly each day. It comes down in inclimate weather and even has it's own light sensored floodlight to illuminate it nightly. Link to post Share on other sites
dan 10 Posted August 23, 2003 Share Posted August 23, 2003 Why did I get 3 security alerts when I went to that link FOG? A little more info on fringe. Records indicate that fringe was first used on the flag as early as 1835. It was not until 1895 it was officially added to the National flag for all regiments of the Army. For civilian use, fringe is not required as an integral part of the flag, nor can its use be said to constitute an unauthorized addition to the design prescribed by statute. It is considered that fringe is used as an honorable enrichment only. Info from http://www.legion.org/our_flag/of_flag_code.htm Link to post Share on other sites
Kaufmannroy 10 Posted August 24, 2003 Share Posted August 24, 2003 Holy smokes!!!!! Congratulations evmori! An Eagle. God Bless him and God Bless you! Link to post Share on other sites
evmori 11 Posted August 24, 2003 Share Posted August 24, 2003 Kaufmannroy, Huh? Ed Link to post Share on other sites
Kaufmannroy 10 Posted August 24, 2003 Share Posted August 24, 2003 Yes, you reference yourself as an Eagle Scout Dad! Very well done! Did I misunderstand? Have FUN, Roy Link to post Share on other sites
evmori 11 Posted August 24, 2003 Share Posted August 24, 2003 Kaufmannroy, OK. Yes my son is an Eagle. And thanks! I musta been tired when I read you post. Ed Mori Scoutmaster Troop 1 1 Peter 4:10 Link to post Share on other sites
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