Reply #20: perhaps this will be useful

[anarch]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Flag#Flag_etiquette

Oh and btw, it includes this:

"When a flag is so worn it is no longer fit to serve as a symbol of the United States, it should be destroyed in a dignified manner, preferably by burning. (Note: Most American Legion Posts regularly conduct a dignified flag burning ceremony, often on Flag Day, June 14.)"

and this:

"The flag should never be used for any advertising purpose. It should not be embroidered, printed, or otherwise impressed on such articles as cushions, handkerchiefs, napkins, boxes, or anything intended to be discarded after temporary use. Advertising signs should not be attached to the staff or halyard."

I think all those dickheads driving around with tattered remains of "patriotic" flag thingies on their cars are despicable, myself.


edited to add: this has got to be somebody's sock-puppet, right?