07-02-2006, 11:19 AM
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32 flavors and then some
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Originally Posted by Redlemon
Anybody read the Federal Flag Code? Included in there:
"The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery."
"The flag should never be used for advertising purposes in any manner whatsoever. It should not be embroidered on such articles as cushions or handkerchiefs and the like, printed or otherwise impressed on paper napkins or boxes or anything that is designed for temporary use and discard. Advertising signs should not be fastened to a staff or halyard from which the flag is flown."
Perhaps we could work on complying with those first. I mean, the President himself broke "The flag should never have placed upon it, nor on any part of it, nor attached to it any mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design, picture, or drawing of any nature" by autographing a flag.
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Or, how about every politician in the history of this country using it in their advertising?
Gilda
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