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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]I do find it rather hypocritical when the same people bleating about standing/saying the pledge, and how disrespectful it is not to stand, or whatever, wear those God awful flag shirts/shorts, etc. Guess what, that too is actually against the rules as per the US Flag Code (Public Law 94-344 https://www.va.gov/opa/publications/celebrate/flagdisplay.pdf). I don't worry about them either because again, I care more about someone's freedoms than whether they are obeying an archaic flag law.[/quote]

You don't understand the difference in wearing an image of the flag and the flag itself?  Go read the code again.  It only addresses not putting it on something that is temporary and will be trashed--like paper napkins.[/quote]

Pick and choose as you may-

That's one part of the code-the embroidering on temporary articles but it also address, in that same sentence, cushions and handkerchiefs.

Also,

(d)The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery.

(j)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. The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing. Therefore, the lapel flag pin being a replica, should be worn on the left lapel near the heart.[/quote]

According to the American Legion:

Some veteran organizations like the American Legion say clothing with the flag is patriotic, as long as it's not repurposed from an actual flag.[/quote]

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