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In reply to the discussion: Why do people fly flags on their houses 7x24? [View all]RKP5637
(67,104 posts)90. Oops, there's one more to change in the 2nd sentence. n/t
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I was taught years ago a flag is not to be flown dusk to dawn unless lighted and
RKP5637
Jun 2012
#7
You are absolutely right. Don't they teach flag etiquette in school anymore?
northoftheborder
Jun 2012
#44
This always seems ironic to me. As a Girl Scout in the 1950's, at camp we were taught all kinds
enough
Jun 2012
#39
We have some here that stick flags right on the paint of their SUVs, large ones. It's so
RKP5637
Jun 2012
#8
It just becomes drained of meaning after a while if it's out there ALL the time.
Chorophyll
Jun 2012
#53
I've noticed the same things around here. It seems that after 9/11 everyone started flying
Arkansas Granny
Jun 2012
#11
That's pretty much what I've noticed to, the flag for them marks rabid RWer territory, most of
RKP5637
Jun 2012
#16
Thank you for posting this. I bet most people flying these 7x24 hour flags have
RKP5637
Jun 2012
#14
As long as people treat their flag with respect, I got no problem with them patriotically flying it.
Poll_Blind
Jun 2012
#22
Yep, commies don't fly them there flags, only the Americanest Americans in America!
RKP5637
Jun 2012
#32
I used to fly flags everyday (took 'em down at dark & rain) until my flagpole mount broke.
OneTenthofOnePercent
Jun 2012
#26
I live in a community that can and will ticket a home for flying the flag incorrectly.
Solly Mack
Jun 2012
#36
Because, "Patriotism is the most foolish of passions, and the passion of fools." Schopenhauer
Tierra_y_Libertad
Jun 2012
#49
Hate to answer a question with a question, but why the fuck would anyone care?
cherokeeprogressive
Jun 2012
#77
Did I say I find the flag offensive? Sorry, maybe I'm just reading too much into this. n/t
RKP5637
Jun 2012
#84
Okay, "offensive" was an overstatement. But why would you even care?
cherokeeprogressive
Jun 2012
#86