Author Topic: A request regarding the flying of the flag. (Read 665 times)

Karnak · « **on:** March 24, 2003, 12:07:21 AM »

I know that many of you are flying the flag of the USA, some from your vehicles. Please place the flag inside your car or truck rather than fly it outside from the antena or a jury-rigged pole. If you feel that you must fly it outside your vehicle, please make sure it is firmly attached.

The reason I bring this up is that today while I was driving along the freeway I saw an American flag laying in the middle of the freeway being run over by passing automobiles. The flag was attached to a jury rigged pole.

I did not care to see the casual disrespect to the flag that resulted from this unknown person's clumsy attempt to fly the flag outside of their car. I know this wasn't the person's intention, but seeing the flag laying forlorn in the middle of a busy freeway and being run over by passing vehicles pissed me off a bit. I can understand somebody intentionally destroying the flag, but casually leading to destruction of the flag is somehow worse. Its like the person doing so doesn't really care one way or the other. Please take care to fly your flag(s) responsibly and respectfully.

Thanks.

(Be aware that flags with attachments ment to be held in place by the door or window are also not reliable.)

Raubvogel · « **Reply #1 on:** March 24, 2003, 12:18:29 AM »

I really can't fault anyone for being patriotic, but some folks go too far. There's some idiot running around town with what must be a 3x5 foot flag flying from a 6 foot antenna that's mounted on the roof of his primer gray old assed Datsun 240z. Makes me cringe everytime I see it.

Hangtime · « **Reply #2 on:** March 24, 2003, 12:22:01 AM »

it's not too hard to pick out the diffence between 'look at me' and 'respect the flag' displays.

texace · « **Reply #3 on:** March 24, 2003, 12:44:09 AM »

I don't fly flags on my car or with stickers or anything else. Seeing frayed flags and faded stickers on cars after 9/11 was enough...even now it still pisses me off.

My parents fly a flag outside our house on a flagpole suspended from the house, just like my grandfather (the Marine)...and we make sure we follow the rules regarding it. (Like in at sundown, stored properly, etc.)

YOu're right, Hang...unfortunatly...

GRUNHERZ · « **Reply #4 on:** March 24, 2003, 01:11:45 AM »

I have been wanting to put a small flag decal on the inside of my cars rear window for some time, but I've been debating these same issues if I should or not.

SOB · « **Reply #5 on:** March 24, 2003, 01:20:40 AM »

I put a flag sticker in each of the rear passenger windows of my car...did the same in my Tahoe. Anyone who has a problem with my stickers because they are stickers needs to get over it.

SOB

Ghosth · « **Reply #6 on:** March 24, 2003, 08:03:24 AM »

Good post!

Everymorning about 8:00 AM the flag goes out. Checked on during the day to insure the wind hasn't wrapped it around staff.

Every night I bring it in along with a prayer for those who have sworn to protect what it stands for.

Respect in this area is a SERIOUSG issue.

air_guard · « **Reply #7 on:** March 24, 2003, 08:09:44 AM »

why have flags on the car ?
well ok on the national day but why the rest of the year

edit : independece day its named in your country i guess sorry.

then again i hate norwegian painting flags in their faces at sport events its just plainstupid

hawk220 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 24, 2003, 09:21:59 AM »

oh god, those morons are everywhere. when your antenna flag has fluttered down to just the blue, its time to change it.

midnight Target · « **Reply #9 on:** March 24, 2003, 09:32:48 AM »

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Originally posted by GRUNHERZ
I have been wanting to put a small flag decal on the inside of my cars rear window for some time, but I've been debating these same issues if I should or not.

What issues? Put the sticker up!

Mini D · « **Reply #10 on:** March 24, 2003, 09:39:12 AM »

My 4'x6' flag painted on the top of my car got me a free gasoline fill up last week.

MiniD

squelch_19 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 24, 2003, 09:44:06 AM »

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Originally posted by Mini D
My 4'x6' flag painted on the top of my car got me a free gasoline fill up last week.

It'll make you easier for the cops to track with the chopper next time you rip off that gas station!!!!:)

Just kidding.

Scootter · « **Reply #12 on:** March 24, 2003, 10:37:49 AM »

FWIW..
"The flag should not be draped over the hood, top or sides of a vehicle.When the flag is flown on a motor car it is to be attached to a solid staff to the right front fender area as viewed from the drivers seat. When the vehicle is unattended the flag is to be in-cased in a sheath to protect it from weather and dirt".

"When any US flag has deteriated to such a state that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, it is to be compleately distroyed in a dignified way, preferalby by burning. It must not be viewed or reconized as a flag after destruction"

see http://WWW.annin.com

GrimCO · « **Reply #13 on:** March 24, 2003, 10:41:00 AM »

I too saw a flag in the middle of the road that had fallen off someone's car... I pulled over and picked it up. Some things I just can't bear to see.

muckmaw · « **Reply #14 on:** March 24, 2003, 10:50:30 AM »

I've got the best set up for flying th flag on my car...

It's a Magnetic Flag, about 12" by 8".

Just like a big refrigerator magnet, and it sits real nice on the back of my Chevy.

You may be able to pick on of these up on E-bay. I have to ask my wife where she got it.