"No disrespect should be shown to the flag of the United States of America...." Section 8. "The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery. It should never be festooned, drawn back, nor up, in folds, but always allowed to fall free." Section 8(d). "No part of the flag should ever be used as a costume or athletic uniform." Section 8(j). (Image captured 11/27/2015 from http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/saba-ahmed-fox-news-hijab_564ca031e4b06037734bdfe2?ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000063.)
While there is no greater symbol of freedom world-wide than “Old Glory,” the authors believe that its patriotic display is only mildly more inconvenient, but far more reverent and appropriate, if done compliant with federal law and consistent with the Rules of Flag Etiquette.
Friday, November 27, 2015
Flag As Apparel
"No disrespect should be shown to the flag of the United States of America...." Section 8. "The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery. It should never be festooned, drawn back, nor up, in folds, but always allowed to fall free." Section 8(d). "No part of the flag should ever be used as a costume or athletic uniform." Section 8(j). (Image captured 11/27/2015 from http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/saba-ahmed-fox-news-hijab_564ca031e4b06037734bdfe2?ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000063.)
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