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[CourtsideTix]

I can't imagine anyone has to be taught not to deface a flag. But then again, I am constantly amazed at the things I learn on Rebkell.

[norwester]

[grrlagent]

[pilight]

Not to mention that some people don't much care about etiquette...

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[suemar]

Someone connected with the team surley would have known about flag usage and care and honor. Someone. Then again this also got me during Tea party rallies. Groups of people wrapping themselves in the IDEA of the flag without fully understanding its meaning or care.

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[GEF34]

When I was in elementary school I learned 3 things about the flag, it should not be burned, it should not touch the floor and it should not be defaced. From my understanding defacing the flag meant putting something bad on it, ala writing slurs on it, painting racist logos on it. But in terms of writing on it in general I didn't understand defacing to mean that.

[norwester]

I remember post 9-11 when suddenly everyone was flying a flag...except few lit it up at night, or took it down at night, or brought it in out of the rain. A perfect chance to educate everyone on flag etiquette somewhat wasted.

But I tend to look at the intent behind it, anyway. If they're proud of the country and displaying the flag with that in mind, particularly if they're in the position of actually representing the country, it's hard to get angry about ultimately harmless ignorance. And better to take the opportunity for education.

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[grrlagent]

[grrlagent]

http://www.usflag.org/flagetiquette.html


Take a look. Most people probably only know half or none.

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[norwester]

I feel like I get some odd looks by turning and saluting the flag at games during the anthem. Or at least, it's a small minority that turns, a higher percentage puts their hands on their hearts in the non-uniform salute. They used to display it on the court, but now I have to turn and crane my neck to the rafters (it's practically right above me!). #firstworldproblems

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[TonyL222]

Sorry for coming in late - but that's what happens when you're banned -

DT is NOT one of my favorite players - But I didn't see anything wrong with what she said. She was asked a yes/no question and answered it honestly. And in competition, I don't see where you need to feel "sorry" for an opponent unless some tragedy had hit them or something. I doubt if they would have been sorry to see the US lose.