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<blockquote data-quote="MBowman325" data-source="post: 1295710" data-attributes="member: 6825"><p>As I've seen several times, the best intentions can pave the road to hell... (I've been down that road once or twice...)</p><p></p><p>My problem with the guy I saw was the fact that he was essentially was cleaning his hands with the Flag and allowing it to drag the dirty surroundings. Intentionally placing the flag in a situation so that it may collect filth I think is a show of disrespect. </p><p></p><p>Saying that having official ways to display the banner of the United States of America is counter to the spirit of the founding fathers is a bit odd to me. What else shouldn't have official guidelines? It is true, the Flag Code is a list of recommendations (it even says so) with no consequences if you violate it, it should still be heeded in its spirit. There is your liberty - you're welcome to do what you want to the flag without repercussions as an American citizen. (Generalized statement: If you're not an American citizen, then I don't see how it matters)</p><p></p><p>As far as arbitrary for the rules, you could say that. The flag should be hung on the north entrance if there are multiple entrances. The union should be facing a certain way (upper left when hung on a wall). When displaying the flag with other flags, it should be displayed a certain way because here in the US, it should be the #1 flag. I don't see any as being counter-intuitive - the flag is a symbol of our country and should be treated as you would want our nation treated. </p><p></p><p>You mention the Union Jack being on everything, displayed everywhere. Great. We're not British though. I have no clue what their flag code is. Maybe I'll go look it up later today. </p><p></p><p>So, that covers your liberties and your arbitrary rule-sets. As the guy I talked to at the OU game, you may do as you wish with no fear of government reprisal. </p><p></p><p>I am curious though, which points do you see as counter-intuitive?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MBowman325, post: 1295710, member: 6825"] As I've seen several times, the best intentions can pave the road to hell... (I've been down that road once or twice...) My problem with the guy I saw was the fact that he was essentially was cleaning his hands with the Flag and allowing it to drag the dirty surroundings. Intentionally placing the flag in a situation so that it may collect filth I think is a show of disrespect. Saying that having official ways to display the banner of the United States of America is counter to the spirit of the founding fathers is a bit odd to me. What else shouldn't have official guidelines? It is true, the Flag Code is a list of recommendations (it even says so) with no consequences if you violate it, it should still be heeded in its spirit. There is your liberty - you're welcome to do what you want to the flag without repercussions as an American citizen. (Generalized statement: If you're not an American citizen, then I don't see how it matters) As far as arbitrary for the rules, you could say that. The flag should be hung on the north entrance if there are multiple entrances. The union should be facing a certain way (upper left when hung on a wall). When displaying the flag with other flags, it should be displayed a certain way because here in the US, it should be the #1 flag. I don't see any as being counter-intuitive - the flag is a symbol of our country and should be treated as you would want our nation treated. You mention the Union Jack being on everything, displayed everywhere. Great. We're not British though. I have no clue what their flag code is. Maybe I'll go look it up later today. So, that covers your liberties and your arbitrary rule-sets. As the guy I talked to at the OU game, you may do as you wish with no fear of government reprisal. I am curious though, which points do you see as counter-intuitive? [/QUOTE]
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