Flag Etiquette question

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Flag Etiquette question

Posted: 10/3/2001 1:06:11 PM EDT

I did a google search and found numerious sites describing flag etiquette.

[url]http://www.quinnflags.com/flag_etiquette.htm[/url]
[url]http://www.usflag.org/flag.etiquette.html[/url]

[B]Why is there a custom to illuminate the flag at night? Out of respect?[/b]

However, when a patriotic
effect is desired, the flag may be displayed twenty-four hours a day if properly
illuminated during the hours of darkness.

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I see many flags in the neighborhood flying 24/7 and about 1/2 are illuminated at night. I also heard it must be a direct light not indirect light.

Posted: 10/3/2001 1:27:45 PM EDT

[#1]

I don't know, but I'll guess it goes back to the Star Spangled Banner.

Through the Rockets red glare...

Direct illumination means you never have to wonder if the "flag is still there."

Posted: 10/3/2001 2:56:17 PM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:[B]Why is there a custom to illuminate the flag at night? Out of respect?[/b]

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Yeah, respect.

Posted: 10/3/2001 3:00:27 PM EDT

[#3]

Here in Texas, it is a law. It is probably so you can see it.
GG

Posted: 10/3/2001 3:30:03 PM EDT

[#4]

It's more than an etiquette, it's a law. According to the flag code.

[url]http://www.usflag.org/us.code36.html#174[/url]

Posted: 10/3/2001 6:13:34 PM EDT

[#5]

I hate seeing the trashed flags flying on some vehicles.
If you are going to fly something on your car, use red, white & blue ribbon.

Posted: 10/3/2001 6:23:26 PM EDT

[#6]

Ya! But what do you do about it?

I've seen [b]ASSHOLES[/b] "flying" the flag on a fence with the bottom kissing the ground, flags flown backwards, wrapped around their bodies....

Sometimes ignorance is spelled disrespect.

Posted: 10/3/2001 10:28:17 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
I hate seeing the trashed flags flying on some vehicles.
If you are going to fly something on your car, use red, white & blue ribbon.

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Section 176 of US Code Title 36, Chapter 10: (e) The flag should never be fastened, displayed, used, or stored in such a manner as to permit it to be easily torn, soiled, or damaged in any way.

I've already seen plenty of flags with frayed end hanging off of car antennas.

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