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Originally Posted by Lasereth
In Chapter One of the U. S. Code states, "The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery," and article 8j states, "No part of the flag should ever be used as a costume or athletic uniform. However, a flag patch may be affixed to the uniform of military personnel, firemen, policemen, and members of patriotic organizations."
Wearing the flag on clothing is already being disrespectful to the US Code. Found this today on Ebert's blog and thought I'd leave it here.
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This means the actual flag should not be cut up and transformed into apparel. I don't believe that wearing an Old Navy shirt which displays the American Flag in its entirety is in violation of the U.S. flag code.
None of that has much to do with these kids' case. There's no doubt these kids were making a "not welcome" political statement and were attempting to generate a reaction. I'm still of the opinion that the school should have ignored them. They would have gone home with their tail between their legs, saddened by the fact that their little plan failed. Instead, it worked to perfect success.