How do you honorably retire an American Flag?
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Burning is the proper way to dispose of it. Contact your local VFW or American Legion. Most will take care of it for you if you don't feel comfortable doing it yourself.
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The Supreme Court ruled in Texas v. Johnson (1989) that flag burning is a form of protected speech under the first amendment.\n\nThe only way to outlaw flag burning is to pass a constitutional amendment.
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The only people that have to salute the flag are active military personnel.  What bothers me is when people don't respect the flag by not removing their hats during the National Anthem(rednecks at NASCAR races).  People who think it's part of the freedom of speech to desecrate the flag( i.e. burning it, defecating on it, etc.).
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The people answering your question didn't take the time to read the whole thing, or your concept it to deep for them. I am a former United States Marine and proud of it. you are correct ..the only respectful way to dispose of a flag that is warn and tattered is to burn it. I, as you have never burned a flag, but I am proud to live in a country where it is legal. GOD BLESS THE U.S.A.
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Check out Title 36, Chapter 10, section 175, part m:\n\n[...]\nThe flag shall be flown at half-staff thirty days from the death of the President or a former President; ten days from the day of death of the Vice President\n[...]
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I will not directly answer your question, however you can find the answer here.\n\nwww.usflag.org/flagetiquette.html
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Flag burning is ONLY okay if you are using it in the proper way.  Flag burning is used to retire old flags and there is a ceremony that goes along with it.  Any other type of flag burning is a slap to my face as an American and yes I take great offense to it.   If you want to burn the American flag in some other country go for it, but you do it in my front yard and you'll have me to reckon with.
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USC Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 7, Subsection C.\n\nNo other flag or pennant should be placed above or, if on the same level, to the right of the flag of the United States of America, except during church services conducted by naval chaplains at sea, when the church pennant may be flown above the flag during church services for the personnel of the Navy. No person shall display the flag of the United Nations or any other national or international flag equal, above, or in a position of superior prominence or honor to, or in place of, the flag of the United States at any place within the United States or any Territory or possession thereof: Provided, That nothing in this section shall make unlawful the continuance of the practice heretofore followed of displaying the flag of the United Nations in a position of superior prominence or honor, and other national flags in positions of equal prominence or honor, with that of the flag of the United States at the headquarters of the United Nations.\n\nPeople have given their life for the protection of the American Flag. Now, there is some principal flying the Mexican flag over an American school. It is a sad day when Americans think that the the is just a "f*cking piece of cloth" - GratefulDead06. America cannot solve every single problem in the world. Some people would like to believe that we can. Sorry, we cannot. We have too many problems here at home than to be worried about other contries. We do raise awareness and money for other countries, but it is the job of their own government to help them. I do believe that the principal whould be fired. His loyalities to the AMERICAN education system are questionable.
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A flag ceremony pays respect to your country.  This should be done in silence.
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It dosen't really matter but according to protocol it should be the branch of service. If none are available the branch that is nearist to the deceased gets the job.I have presented the flag to many widows and I was enlisted.  An officer should give the flag if it was another officer or  if enlisted the enlisted should give the flag to the next of kin.
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Well, I can't draw it online, but it would have a color from every counrty [sort of like the Olympic Rings symbol has] because America is a melting pot of nationalities. I would try to make the stars do an outline of the US on the field [the blue part] with the red stripes remaining as is. The stars would be different colors.
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I went to the local VFW - then went to a local cemetery and took down the flags on the veterans graves.\n\nNext Memorial day I will be putting those flags back up.
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Some nice creature with US flag marked.. try to find something like this.
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Shouldn't be too difficult (it isn't like you are looking for an American flag.. that, is tough).
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SEND IT TO THE RECYCLING BIN\nHAVE A GREAT DAY
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The rules governing the care and display of the Flag are not laws, but should be obeyed none the less..Remember where you are... The United States of America.. We respect our Country, and the Flag that we proudly fly over it. \nYou could get a full listing of the Flag rules from the American Legion or other similar group, but here are a few..\n\n#1. Don't let the Flag tough the ground.\n#2. No flag is to be displayed higher that the American Flag.\n#3. If the Flag is displayed at night, a light will shine on the Flag directly. (Not the proch light, a seperate light for that purpose).\n#4. The Flag will be kept in good condition at all times. \n#5. When the Flag cannot be repaired, it must be destroyed by burning. If you were to take it to the American Legion, the menbers would accept it from you for the ceremony. \n#6. The Flag is not to be worn as clothing.\n\nI'm sure there are many other rules I'm not mentioning, but use common sense and a Veteran will not have to kick your butt for disrespect..!