In the scheme of things happening around the world, from my perspective, this falls into the same category as whether the dress is white & gold or blue & black.

It is not news. It is somebody drumming up an divisive issue to play upon the emotions of people.

Americans spend waaaay too much time worrying about the flag.

Rongone wrote:

In the scheme of things happening around the world, from my perspective, this falls into the same category as whether the dress is white & gold or blue & black.

It is not news. It is somebody drumming up an divisive issue to play upon the emotions of people.

Americans spend waaaay too much time worrying about the flag.

TOTALLY agree ! 


 

While I don't believe this story is of the utmost importance -- (using the words that were from The Cuban Missile Crisis announcemens that were aired all day on most radio stations 53 years ago on that dark October day when the following announcement was given "...President Kennedy has a matter of the utmost importance to discuss with the American people tonight..", I do believe the use of the American flag in this manner is in very poor taste at the least, and at the most, disrespect for the greatest country and the many veterans who have fought to keep it that way.  What ever happened to respect and common decency?

Unfortunately I have never served in the U. S. military, but every veteran has a deep respect for the flag which represents the country they love and respect. However, one of the greatest experiences of my life was being a Boy Scout and eventually becoming an Eagle Scout. That experience taught me to respect and honor the flag as a symbol for the country that is still the greatest in the world. When I taught school I always tried to convey to my students that respect for our country as we pledged allegiance to the flag each morning - many times discussing what the pledge means and the benefits that we all enjoy from being a citizen of this great country. Not that we worship the flag but that we honor and repect the country that has given us so many blessings and freedoms and the many who sacrificed to make our country what it is.
 
I believe every American should follow the flag etiquette as stated above -- it is a sign of decency, and respect. We will always have those in our society who have no concept of good manners, etiquette, respect for others and their sacrifice, and politeness. I remember seeing the Hippie generation showing much more serious disrespect for our flag in the 1960's and 1970's, I remember seeing a few disrespecting the flag during the Civil Rights Movement, I remember anti-war protesters burning and tramping on the flag during the Vietnam War, and yes, even in recent times there have been examples of people deliberately disrespecting the flag as a means of protest. Old Glory has weathered all these and I believe (hopefully) will weather all the current and future mishandling and disrespect.

Last edited by JimmyBear (3/12/2015 11:15 am)

Patriotism gone astray.

Being a former graphic designer, we often used flag graphics for Fourth of July sales and such.  Decorative painters use flag graphics and call it Americana.  No disrespect intended.