Soldiers who die in the line of duty...should we lower the flag?
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Sounds like the government is attempting to downplay the numbers of people who are dying in war so that the public won't say "Stop the War, Stop the Killing."\n\nWhen you hear that 20 troops have died it does not have the impact of 20 men and women.\n\nPersonally, I want to see every casket and have a tribute paid to each man and woman.  \n\nA country that does not honor it's dead can't very well honor the living.
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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.
941417
When the brave men who stood that flag  up on that bloody hill top on Iwo Jima they really were the few, the proud and the brave.  These men and women were killed on duty following an honor code which had it's beganing  in 1776.  When Vietnam came along and Communists threatened the world, those of Semper Fi said "not on my watch sir" , and they too died in numbers proud to give their lives for freedom.  When America called upon them In Iraq, Afganistan, and Africa these Marines said "aye aye sir and volunteers filled the ranks of all branches of the service with Marines leading the way once again.
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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..!
750273
they would rather our troops die than admit they are wrong......
939424
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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More Americans died at Gettysburg than at Fort Sumter.\n\nMore Americans died in the Argonne than on the Lusitania\n\nMore Americans died at Normandy than at Pearl Harbor.\n\nWhat's you point?  We should quit while we are behind?
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The point is not to die for your country but to make the other guy die for his.\n\nI'd sooner die a martyr to a cause than just another soldier on the field.\n\nI would never die for a government, ethnicity, nor for pride.  I would readily die for an ideal if need be.  religious, political, or personal; if I believe it, I believe it enough to put my neck on the block.  Although I am more prone to a fight than a sacrifice, I would stand up if need be.\n\nThe important thing that makes a good American truly good is the willingness to risk your life on the right for anyone to stand up the same way for their ideals.  Of course, I'll only stand for the rights of my countrymen, not some oppresed foreign people who are too afraid to fight for their own freedom.\n\nI could keep rambling on, but I'll stop before I start talking about nuking Quebec.
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Really, What's up with that anyway? We all Love and Miss our Soldiers and want them home that's a give in..but the stickers should just read support them...DUH\nGood Analogy!
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waste of their time? i dont think they had a choice in the matter. they did what they were ordered to do. did the military (before 9/11)have a clue as to what was going to happen after? no they didnt. most of the military personnel joined for the college tuition and or the bonus money for signing on. also to say "defend this country" is not entirely true. how can a soldier fighting in Iraq be defending the USA? with the exception of a few choice personnel who are assigned border patrol (coast guard and some navy) there havent really been any military personnel defending the USA except for Dec.7,1941 and 9/11. now as for all of you who think the guy asking this is just so cruel let me say this. I myself am an army vet and i see nothing wrong with this man asking his question. the fact that he is able to ask this question only goes to praise all of the soldiers currently and in the past who have either fought or fought and died for their country's right to be able to exercise the rights they have. when a soldier serves his country in the name of freedom, the soldier cannot dictate which rights the public will have. you cant say "im going to fight for your rights but youd better not badmouth me". freedom of speech is just that. freedom to say what you want. you have to take the good with the bad. do I get offended when i hear people bad mouthing veterans? no, because the fact that I am able to hear what the public has to say whether good or bad simply means that the veterans have done their jobs through selfless service which is exactly as it should be.
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i wish they would stop erecting statues to honor war veterans  and stop having wars..."make mine the last war" and i will feel honored enough,  ..... i know that dont answer your question , i just had to get it in... mabey its just easier to kill than to reason... especialy if your a leader and dont have to do the killing youself... someguys just like the sound of calling themselfs..."... a wartime president..." cowards to the last man they are\n                                           a vet
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Unfortunately you are hurting the military, or should I say the people in the military, but not how you think you are.\n\nYou are not lowering their will to get the job done, and you personaly are not making them disheartened, but by spreading your propaganda you are giving hopr to the enemy and also inciting hatred of your own countrymen by constant references to murders and attrocities which are unproven.\n\nThis will lead to more agression towards yours (and my) troops and potentially deaths. I hope you can sleep at night.
880261
Great question! I think we would have a whole lot less wars if the people making the decisions to fight, or their kids who weren't allowed to be in hiding in the National Guard, were forced to be in the fighting.  Therefore, I have to answer that they should be in the fight.  If you send someone in to die you should be willing to die too.
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I have a bumper sticker that reads "dissent is the highest form of patriotism"- a Thomas Jefferson quote, next to my veteran license plate.  The general response in my highly conservative hometown, is indifference.\nThe way I see it, what better way to support our troops than to protect their lives?
647037
no all veterans should be honored. those men have rised their lives for us and given us the freedoms we enjoy everyday.  that is a very unpatriotic thing to say.  should we quit celebrating your bday?
156679
Yes.   I've seen that video lots of times, and the Marines are yelling at people to not move.    They also had an interpreter telling people to remain still.   When your ass is on the line, you should NOT continue to give people the benefit of a doubt because you'll end up dead.\n\nOur military is ALL VOLUNTEER.   Members know the risk when they sign up.   I know this because I have several family members who served in different branches of the military.\n\nWhether or not you agree with how/why our troops ended up in harm's way, you should consider it your civic duty to publicly support our troops.   To do anything less would be an act of ungratefulness.
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They say they care about the troops, just not enough to get a photo of a REAL American GI. To the guy who lost his brother, we are ALL very sorry for your loss. No one said ANYTHING bad about the troops. May his soul rest in peace.\nTo the one who's calling the questioner a city slicker. Are you an idiot? You're writing as if you are southern......Most southerners are conservative you dolt. NY and LA are both blue...I would call those big cities. Wouldn't you?