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Originally Posted by PaulinTV
A neighbor is flying their US Flag upside down. Should I be concerned they are in distress and act, speak to them and advise that this is against US flag code in case they are unaware, or just consider they are aware and just disresrectful?
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Tell him & if that doesn't work then call the police. it is a big deal to fly it upside down. He is disrespecting all veterans in doing so.
My father was a decorated Combat Engineer who waded ashore under heavy enemy fire on Omaha Beach in the first wave on D-Day losing many of his friends. Flying the flag upside down is an insult to their memories!
The Flag Code states, "The flag should
never be displayed with the union down, except as a signal of
dire distress in instances of
extreme danger to life or property."
The clear intent is as a call for immediate emergency assistance and not just some antiquated no-longer-used invalid signal!