I was driving through the mountains of Vermont today and passed a barn that was flying a tattered flag similar to the one in the photo to your left. Up to that point, I'd been having a pleasant conversation with Sgt S. When we passed that flag, we both got quiet and angry for a moment.It's one thing when you have a picture of devastation like the aftermath of Katrina or 9/11 and you see a flag still flying proudly and that flag happens to be pretty torn. That is a testament and symbolism of America's enduring spirit. But when a flag becomes tattered and worn from lack of attention, that's just flat out disrespectful and it's better you just didn't fly a flag, rather than fly one that you can't maintain. I came across a website today that actually has a "reporting" page, along with plenty of links that cover things like flag etiquette and flag maintenance.
What's the problem these days? Was last generation's youth not taught proper respect for "Old Glory"? How did we get to this? What do you feel/do when you drive past a tattered flag?
-Daniel
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I hate it. I understand that people get caught up in their lives, but thats just the point. We get so caught up in life that we forget why we have this blessed life. We have it SO easy now because of what our fathers and grandfathers sacraficed and we have been spoiled. Whether we like our current government or not, remember who came before and what they have done for us with respect. Thanks brother.
I agree with you, the young people of do day have no respect for our Flag and what it stands for.( respect starts at home and now days you don't see much of that) I'm like you when it starts showing wear get a new one. Most Wal-Mart's have a bin you can put old flags in or any V.F.W. would despose of them (the proper way) for you. You had a right to get angry. My father sacraficed his life for "Old Glory" in W.W.II and my husband just defended her in Iraq.
Thank You and God bless
It's not right and very disrespectful. If Sam was commenting I know he would have a lot to say about it. He has actually gone in and spoken with someone about it before, just to bring it to their attention.
There's been many a business that was paid a visit by me because their flag was either shredded or, if hung verticaly, was backwards.
It makes me mad too. Where we live the VFW takes new flags to people who are hanging old torn ones. Still, it shouldn't have to be brought to your attention by others, if you're going to fly it, show it the respect it deserves.
Understand your feelings! I hate driving by somewhere and seeing a torn and tattered flag still hanging up; makes me sad.
hmmm...I wouldn't have thought about the tattered flag. I would have thought maybe it was a relic that someone was still flying. What I hate is driving past a flag flying in the rain or after dark with no lights on it. Being a thrift store shopper, I am always amazed by the service flags that are in the store. We once found a flag with a man's name inscribed on the edges...
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