Protect the Flag!

As an Eagle Scout, I am consistently appalled by the lack of respect many Americans demonstrate towards their flag.  After the great flag resurgence of September 2001, flag abuse became particularly prevalent.

• Hapless polyester flags were flown from countless car windows, regardless of weather and un-illuminated at night, until they were tattered, exhaust covered remnants of their former selves.
• A newer trend at sporting events has the flag displayed disrespectfully horizontal to the ground instead of proudly flown.
• Many businesses fly the flag while it's raining.  Are we sure these are all weather flags?
• People have begun using the American Flag as clothing.  Yes GARMENTS!  The flag should never be used as wearing apparel or in advertisements.  Take a look at these images, if you have the stomach for disrespect.(note the many times the flags are touching the ground, displayed horizontally, and even used as underwear!)
  
• Images of our very own Star Spangled Banner festoon disposable napkins, paper plates, and even plastic beer cups all meant to be DISCARDED!  Eat off your flag, wipe your ugly mug with your flag, then throw it away.  Nice.

Americans!  Learn respect for your flag.  Familiarize yourself with the United States Flag Code in order help abate the onslaught that the symbol of this great country endures daily.  After all, as the code says, "The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing."

Next post;  what we patriots are going to do about it.

America, F#(k Yeah!

Lee