Should restrictions be placed upon displaying a foreign flag on houses, parades, etc..?
954114
They used to fly the Mexican flag in the apartments here. It was inside the metal screendoor, but it was still very visible.\n\nI came from Vietnam, but I am now an American citizen. I do not fly a Vietnamese flag; I fly the American flag. And anyone who comes here and insists upon  flying their home country's flag ought not do so. But you are asking to write it in law.\nWell, there are ways and means of dealing things without passing laws. The people themselves can make it know that they do not accept such behavior from the immigrants. Stand up for what you believe! If bullied, why not try bullying back?
566233
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...
713801
It is a matter of respect to there patrons.  If a child was to walk in, the parents would not wish for the child to see to pr0n on display.  I do not believe it is against the law but it is the shop discretion as to what is appropriate to be displayed.
514003
I don't know which flag you are asking about, but if any flag has to fly, that should be a USA flag. It was in USA when, 2 centuries ago, workers went on national strike because they were made to work over 12 hours a day. They demanded to work at least 8 hours a day. Many people had to die during that strike, fired at by policemen, before their demand was granted. So, that strike was supported by many people from all over the world, which is the reason why today May 01 is Workers Holiday all over the world.
351431
From what I have seen; The American Flag if you are American should be flown as you are facing it on the Left of all other flags. I have also heard that the American flag should be flown higher than flags of other countries. Again only in America. The flag should also be clean and not worn out. Worn out American flags should be burned, if you take a worn US Flag to any US Post office they should take it from you and have it destroyed properly.\n\nI do not have any references and this information just comes from what I have seen and heard.
800944
Yes, I suppose you are right the Flag is the brand for that nation, unit, or cause.\n\nThis site covers the US Federal Flag Code:  http://www.usflag.org/uscode36.html#173\n\nUnlike a normal brand or logo which can be placed on almost anything their are specific rules on where the flag can be used.
823948
As I understand it, yes it does, if said action is being used as an expression of opinion and harms/risks no one.\n\nIt's disrespectful, true; but on the other hand, the US of A is not a flag---it's a history and a people, and most importantly, a system of governance that was originally intended to grow with society while still preserving basic freedoms and rights. A flag is merely a symbol, that many people see in different ways (see opinions on the Confederate Battle Flag, for example). What really matters is that our laws preserve our freedoms and support our rights---as the founding fathers intended. I worry far more when a law is implimented that violates those rights, than when some yo-yo burns a flag for the tv cameras. One of them results in a pile of soot and a lot of hoo-ha... the other directly affects my rights and freedoms as a citizen.
594614
If the flag is an United States of America, the proper disposal is to burn the flag.  If you are an American and feel uneasy about doing that, call a local Vet's organization, they may do it for you. (I remember seeing something on the news that they do this).  If it is another nation's flag, I would would also burn it. It sounds strange, but it is the most repsectful.
924670
It's not detrimental-- it's only free expression and a right to choose.  Etiquette and diplomacy never hurt anyone.\n\nAmerica could go back to the days when Natives were heathens and their skins were worn as coats in the winter, if you'd rather.  They would probably treat all non-Conservatives that way.  Tar and feather, hang, shackles, whatever, for looking differently or acting differently.\n\nBrash thinking is passe.  Get with the times.
428571
Screw 'em.  Why should you be afraid to display your own flag, in your own country, for whatever reason you choose?\n\nI don't know if the Mexicans who are breaking windows with the flag are legal or illegal; as far as that goes, I don't even know if they are in fact Mexican. I don't know if they were trying to make a political statement or if they just wanted to destroy something.  Furthermore, I don't care.  All of that is beside the point.  What I do know is that they are thugs, trying to intimidate people through force and violence, and jail is where they belong.\n\nSome of these answers scare the heck out of me.  Why should you display a Mexican flag, if you have no particular allegiance to Mexico?  Further, why should you give a good flying flip at a donut WHO does not like America overseas?  THIS IS YOUR COUNTRY.  You are an AMERICAN.  And the idea that you should have to be afraid to display YOUR flag in YOUR country for ANY reason is sickening.  Take pride, display your flag, and if somebody tries to destroy your property -- and this applies whether they are white, black, Mexican, Japanese, Arab, or from Mars -- do everything you can to make sure the slime winds up in jail (that's provided that you don't catch them in the act and happen to have a baseball bat or a .44 magnum handy).
1042696
I think the answer can be really simple.  If the flag is burnt because of the country it represents (in this case, America) then it definitely wouldn't be OK to Americans.  It's the reason behind the action and what it represents.
1022057
I really think this free speech thing is going too far ... if it's OK to desecreate a flag, then  it's OK to spit on the graves of those who died for our right to fly that flag ... and of course it'll be OK to tag government buildings ... and on and on ... a bit of common sense and common decency wouldn't go astray ... there are many things in the Constitution that aren't spelled out ... I doubt very much if the founding fathers ever thought that the question of burning the flag of their new country by its own citizens would ever arise!  You can't write down everything in a constitution, but think some things should be self evident!
1153608
Anyone should be able to wear what they want.\n\nWhat about the children of veterans, who where their fathers uniform and medals as a sign of respect and march in their place at parades?\n\nIf you go around saying you personally won WW2, and you defeated the viet cong with your bare hands, that makes you a liar, not a criminal.
1066541
The flag is used for any veteran during the funeral ceremony as being draped over the coffin with the Union at the head and left shoulder.  It is not typically displayed at half-staff for the death of a soldier.  \n\nThis doesn't mean that displaying the falg at half-staff for soldier doesn't occur, local jurisdictions may do so.  There are no flag laws applicable to civilian jurisdictions, only flag rules.  Such local use is generally decided locally such as by a mayor.\n\nDisplay of the flag can be found in the United States Code Title 36, chapter 10 – Patriotic Customs.  (note – these are customs not laws as there are no such laws for the flag for civilian use.)  The section of the code you are seeking is Section 175 clauses m & n.\n•(m) The flag, when flown at half-staff, should be first hoisted to the peak for an instant and then lowered to the half-staff position. The flag should be again raised to the peak before it is lowered for the day. On Memorial Day the flag should be displayed at half-staff until noon only, then raised to the top of the staff. By order of the President, the flag shall be flown at half-staff upon the death of principal figures of the United States Government and the Governor of a State, territory, or possession, as a mark of respect to their memory. In the event of the death of other officials or foreign dignitaries, the flag is to be displayed at half-staff according to Presidential instructions or orders, or in accordance with recognized customs or practices not inconsistent with law. In the event of the death of a present or former official of the government of any State, territory, or possession of the United States, the Governor of that State, territory, or possession may proclaim that the National flag shall be flown at half-staff. The 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, the Chief Justice or a retired Chief Justice of the United States, or the Speaker of the House of Representatives; from the day of death until interment of an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, a Secretary of an executive or military department, a former Vice President, or the Governor of a State, territory, or possession; and on the day of death and the following day for a Member of Congress. As used in this subsection - \no(1) the term 'half-staff' means the position of the flag when it is one-half the distance between the top and bottom of the staff; \no(2) the term 'executive or military department' means any agency listed under sections 101 and 102 of title 5; and \no(3) the term 'Member of Congress' means a Senator, a Representative, a Delegate, or the Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico. \n•(n) When the flag is used to cover a casket, it should be so placed that the union is at the head and over the left shoulder. The flag should not be lowered into the grave or allowed to touch the ground.
1041414
Yes, definitely. While my ancestors were British I don't think we need the Union Jack on the corner of the Aussie flag any more. \nPersonally I think it would be fine if they just took the Union Jack off and left it as the Southern Cross and Federation star on a blue background....
573129
Yes - on the local branch of the British Legion. Unbelievable.\n\nIf hanging it on a wall it should be as if the pole was to the left of the flag.
1008213
By asking this question, you insinuate that democrats don't support and honor the flag! I think everyone should have the same American values! Yes, our flags should all be made here. I think cars should too... Let Japanese people drive toyotas! Anyhow, if you are trying to insult Republicans, it made you look slightly ignorant. I bet even a few democrats got a chuckle...