[Cantwaittoarrive]

Originally Posted by Mack184

Jesus said "the LETTER of the law brings death where the SPIRIT of the law brings life". In an age where our school children are more often than not being told that our flag is an unworthy symbol of this nation and not worthy of their respect and proper protocol of flag use is rarely being taught anywhere, I think to nit-pick about people displaying the flag is a poor choice. I'd rather see the flag displayed than not displayed even if it isn't within the letter of the law.

Do you know that many communities in the US that have deed restrictions & covenants similar to TV FORBID display of the US flag so as to not "offend" some of the residents?

I think we should applaud those who choose to fly our nation's flag, and not worry too much if it's being put up or taken down according to Hoyle.

I disagree in a age when there is little respect for anything (country, human life and e.t.c.) I think it's important to teach respect for the flag and everything else that deserves respect. If someone was using your lawn as a restroom would it matter that the intent was to use a proper restroom? As our society has proven lack of respect for one thing leads to lack of respect for everything

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by KeepingItReal

After my first retirement in 2008 I worked in a middle school and an elementary school in KY and in fact my last day was October 14th, 2011. I am happy to say those two schools had the utmost respect for our flag and the reciting of the pledge of allegiance and singing of the national anthem occurred often at assemblies ect. On veterans day at the middle school I helped another veteran with a progam for all the students to attend one class at a time throughout the entire day. There are no doubt some schools that do not go to these lenghts but no doubt there are a lot that still do. If the parents don't support the schools efforts they are easily discouraged by threats of lawsuits for about anything they do.

I absolutely, completely, totally agree with Keepingitreal. That is my experience.

I have many young friends who still teach in the school district from home, and they are still teaching patriotism and respect for the flag in our area of Ohio. In our high school two local World War two veterans acccompanied a group of students to Pearl Harbor. Our teen grandchildren were so deeply moved by that experience.

I can't imagine that disrespect for our country or our flag is taught in public school. There are always extreme parents. Always, everywhere.

[casita37]

If someone was using your lawn as a restroom would it matter that the intent was to use a proper restroom?

That's also an extreme example and very highly unlikely to happen. If it did, probably the person using the lawn would be mentally ill, very low IQ or so sick that there was no control. So, to answer the question, yes, the intent should be considered, just in my humble opinion. If the person was of sound mind and body, etc., the intent should also be considered, and they should be arrested.

[Bavarian]

Originally Posted by Uptown Girl

I don't know if you will feel that this is "protocol", but flags can be donated to Operation Shoebox. (Mondays @ Lake Miona rec center) This is the volunteer group that assembles and sends packages to our men and women serving overseas.

Within each bag that is packed is a note attached to a star cut from a retired American flag that can be tucked into a pocket or helmet.... notes of thanks that Operation Shoebox has received from recipients always include mention of that star. It is a gift of true caring to each recipient and touches them deeply.

Proper disposal of an American flag requires that the flag(s) be cut into strips and ceremonialy burned. Cutting stars out of a flag is flag desecration.
Contact the Knights of Columbus Assembly nearest you for help.