Why are Americans told to put Canadian flag in their belonging if they go abroad?
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Canada has refused to send troops to Iraq (for many reasons). Canada also has many immigrants from the middle east. Canadians are ususally not as endangered in foreign countries because they have not been involved in a war since WW2, so Americans passing as Canadians think they are safer.
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Well, do you remember when the Toronto Blue Jays were in the World Series in 1993, and the unfortunate American marine who had flag-raising duty, raised the Canadian flag upside down?\n\nI guess that he just didn't know.  Just like most Americans don't know that 60% of the league is Canadian and that Canada is actually a country that deserves recognition and respect.\n\nImagine, you are Joe Thornton sitting in the San Jose bench, standing up for the national anthem, and your fans, the same ones that cheer for you every night, start booing your national anthem.  How stupid is that?  It wouldn't make me want to win.  It would make me feel stupid to play for a silly team like SJ with fans that are obviously crass and disrespectful.\n\nDo you remember the Nagano olympics?  When the Americans' womens'(!) hockey team took a Canadian flag into their dressing room and walked all over it?  This is the kind of thing that has Americans shouting all sorts of obcenities and saying how Arab countries lack respect for their fine democracy.\n\nIt's time that you WAKE UP Americans.  To say that it's because of the media, or because of a few bad apples, is NOT an excuse anymore.  I've seen this lack of respect WAY too many times in my lifetime, and by merely discounting as a mistake is no longer good enough for me.\n\nYou are responsible for the behaviour and etiquette of your own countrymen with respect to other countries.  I do remember when Canada booed the American national anthem.  I was ashamed.  It was discussed.  News articles were written and debate was had in coffee shops etc...  \n\nAnd look what happened... We cheered your anthem in Edmonton and showed a lot of class in showing SJ and their dickhead fans the golfcourse.  If any team, it is the Oilers that deserve to win the cup.  \n\nIf for nothing else, the fans deserve it.
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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..!
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Absolutely beautiful,  you are one of the smartest people on this site.  Yes they should when you go to another country you need to respect their culture and flag.  I would not go to mexico and wave an american flag.
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no, the american flag in america must fly higher than all other flags.
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America is big.  There are lots of different cities and places to travel within the country.  There are things in America that Americans haven't experienced or seen.  They probably just want to check out their country before they go to other countries.  Besides, there's a lack of time and money.  It's not as feasible for Americans to travel to other countries all the time so there really is no need for a passport.
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It is a symbol ............. like the US Flag.  It is a representation of the "peoples".   And it is sacred.\n\n\nNative Pride!
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i am canadian and have worked in busy tourist towns off and on for several years. let me tell you, that some americans are the most ignorant people i have ever met. they are the only country that will come into the store and ask "is that in american dollars?" .....you're in CANADA. it's in CANADIAN dollars! and that is just the tip of the iceberg on dumb questions. from my experience with americans, they have the attitude that the world revolves around them. sorry, it doesn't.\n\n***Just to clarify, this isn't every american! many of them are very nice and smart and not ignorant at all!***
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Call the INS and ask them. When you do give them your location. One more thing if youre going to go DONT CARRY MEXICAN FLAG. If you want to be treated like AMERICAN call the US Flag. Also if youre a student and you see a reporter and they ask why are you protesting KNOW THE REASON FUCKING REASON WHY.
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It's meant to insult what the flag stands for. It is an act of defiance. It too is symbolic but it changes no policy.
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No, it is never a good idea to use the flag in any way other than it was originally intended.\n\nSee http://www.flagco.com/etiquette.shtml
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I think so, this is the United States of America, if you're in this country flying and marching under foreign colors, and otherwise maintaining allegiance to some other state, maybe you want to reconsider...I think americans are tired of having foreign flags waved contemptuously under their noses, if you want to anger the majority of actual bona-fide american citizens, just keep it up...
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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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We are the USA countless numbers of people have died for our colors. It is not his school it is ours. "When in Rome do what the Romans do." When in the US do what americans do. This is not Mexico if he is so proud o be a mexican tell him to go back home. He gave up that country and became an american. So he should be loyal to our flag not where he is from. This applies to ANy imigrant of any nation. They choose to come here and we let them in. If they do not like it then they should go back home. Not try to recreate it here.
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Over all I think you have it wrong.  I am Canadian, however, I have a son-in-law and granddaughter living in Texas and relatives scattered throughout both countries.  However, who do you class as Americans.  As I see it the North American continent consist of Canada, USA, and Mexico.  With this in mind, who is American?  If there is a dislike from nation to another, it is a personal agenda of the thinker.  But, if you really want to know the deep thoughts of why people of USA have any conflict with Canadians? You will have to take some history lessons; In the past like around early 1700 - 1800 there has been conflicts between Canada and USA and Canada is the only country in the world that has burnt the Whitehouse and not only once but, twice.  Plus the name Enterprise used by USA on ships was first a Canadian ship built in the late 1700 in Nova Scotia.  In conflict between Canada and USA the HMS Enterprise is responsible for seizing and sinking of 156 USA ships before it was finally cornered in a bay by seven USA ships, all hands lost.  The name Enterprise is a USA trophy.  But, I prefer to love thy neighbor, it makes for good rumors.
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You've stumbled upon a dirty little secret.  Traditionally people like to say the states is racist and Canada welcoming (Canada never held slaves they say etc)  but Canada has a core of people who see themselves as the descendents of Empire Loyalists--some (not all I hope!) dont like any "new people" in the country --they think British is the real root of Canada (whereas in America the original settlers fought britain to become a country --canada was always the obedient child of Britain)--this leads some people to say you are more Canadian if you are of british (therefore Empire Loyalist) extraction.  Whereas in America --its like: you cannot say that (logically) because they fought to free themselves from the British --so how are you more american if you are from there?  you are more american because your granddaddy was one of the original rebels in the US war of independence? see.... in Canada you can say that. Of course its wrong.  Stay in Canada marry have children until ALL racists die out --thats how you do it my friend. Oh and there are people of british/empire loyalist group who are NOT racist--and they hate those who are.
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America is the only FREE country to allow protests, I agree that they need to leave thier flag in Mexico and fly OURS...I am A mexican -American and I LOVE my American flag and they need to learn to LOVE it too ! My hubby is from Canada and he has his flag up in his office but not flying it outside, this is OUR country and they need to respect that !!!