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POLL: Do you Fly the US Flag?

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Murpheeee

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After 9/11 there was a huge rush of people displaying the stars & stripes on their house/car etc.

Seems to have died down a bit now.......do you, did you?

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I put up a flag on the front of my house right after 9/11, but took it down the day the Patriot Act passed. I liked it when the red, white and blue stood for the rejection of fascism, not the demand for it.
 
I seem to be the only one who still does in my neighborhood. My dad is a vet and bought me the flag and mount when we bought the house. I only take it down when it's raining so it will last longer.

And for all you sticklers on proper flag etiquette, yes there is a light on it for night time.
 
Flying it after 9/11 seemed far too cliched and reactionary for me. It was suddenly "cool" to be patriotic. I'll keep my love for this country (which is huge) internal, thanks. I don't need to prove to others that I'm patriotic.
 
Originally posted by: Hubris
Flying it after 9/11 seemed far too cliched and reactionary for me. It was suddenly "cool" to be patriotic. I'll keep my love for this country (which is huge) internal, thanks. I don't need to prove to others that I'm patriotic.
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I don't either. But I fly it because I can, it actually shows my patriotism, and it sets an example. 🙂 I don't care whether others do or not, but doing it because it was cool really irked me. I'm glad I'm not the only one!
 
Originally posted by: ffmcobalt
I flew it way before 9/11 and I still do.
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Ditto, well sort of. I try to make sure that it's flying when I'm home, but it's hard to have a flag flying here in the dorms.

ZV
 
Always have, always will. Nice big flag pole in front of my house with Old Glory and the State of Oklahoma flag flying proudly.
 
Originally posted by: Hubris
Flying it after 9/11 seemed far too cliched and reactionary for me. It was suddenly "cool" to be patriotic. I'll keep my love for this country (which is huge) internal, thanks. I don't need to prove to others that I'm patriotic.
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All the people driving around with the flag pasted all over their cars, clothes, etc. totally turned me off. I keep my flag inside now.
 
It was knee jerk patriotism and I feel my day to day actions speak just as loudly as a flag made in China.

Also, most people who think they are doing good by flying the flag are probably violating all sorts of Flag Code.

-geoff
 
Originally posted by: ggavinmoss
It was knee jerk patriotism and I feel my day to day actions speak just as loudly as a flag made in China.

Also, most people who think they are doing good by flying the flag are probably violating all sorts of Flag Code.

-geoff
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yeah, flag code is brutal.. i'd be scared flying a flag anywhere if the cops saw it :Q
you can't put the flag on hoods of cars and stuff, i read.. i have no idea what else the guidelines are, but i am sure they are somewhat strict.
 
Originally posted by: Yield
Originally posted by: ggavinmoss
It was knee jerk patriotism and I feel my day to day actions speak just as loudly as a flag made in China.

Also, most people who think they are doing good by flying the flag are probably violating all sorts of Flag Code.

-geoff
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yeah, flag code is brutal.. i'd be scared flying a flag anywhere if the cops saw it :Q
you can't put the flag on hoods of cars and stuff, i read.. i have no idea what else the guidelines are, but i am sure they are somewhat strict.
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There are lots of flag regulations, and I follow them.

You can read about flag code in several places

http://suvcw.org/flag.htm
Federal Flag Code
Flag Code
 
None around the house, but on my race car I have an American Flag right next to my name on the roof, and another larger one on the ride side quarter panel. I had those before though.
 
This is the one that most people break:

(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.
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I can't remember ever not having a flag flying at my home. It wouldn't be right not to hear that crisp "snap" in the breeze to remind me its always there....and the price paid so I can do so. Proudly.


 
i put my flag up in my front window after 9/11

but i moved to a different house back in march '02 and after the move, the flag didnt' get re-hung :\

i need to see where it ended up after the move, i think i saw it somewhere
 
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