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Pet Peeve

Running several errands this morning, I counted no fewer than a dozen United States flags suffering from all sorts of indignities.  Mud splattered flags, tattered flags, dingy gray flags, sun faded flags, drooping flags hung off the sides of porches with corners puddled in the dirt—there is no excuse for that. Crisp and bright red, white, and blue still send a thrill through me. There’s nothing quite as pretty on a sunny day against a bright blue sky. But dingy, ripped, and mud splattered is wrong. If you’re flying a flag, take a critical look at it and replace it if it’s not in pristine condition. Please.

Posted on 10/07/04 at 09:23 AM
 




Lynn R.

wave  I hadn’t really given it much thought, we don’t see a whole of “flag flying” here, but you’re absolutely right, ... pristine, or don’t fly it. And .... truth be told I believe if one is going to fly a “country” flag, it isn’t to be left up all the time, ... I think it is supposed to come down at sunset and up at sunrise ..... maybe that’s why we don’t see a lot here, ... people are just too lazy LOL

Canada   Posted by Lynn R. on 10/08/04  at  10:01 AM





Kate

Oh! For those of us who don’t like putting up and taking down our flags...here are a couple of alternatives!

here

here

and

here

I kinda like the last idea.

United States   Posted by Kate on 10/08/04  at  03:42 PM





world traveler

Yeah.  For most people it is a symbol of their country and should be displayed in the best of condition.

Canada   Posted by world traveler on 08/31/05  at  03:00 PM





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