[SoCal Pubbie]

Why not?

[Theoria]

The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing in the flag code. The same code the poster of the thread is tearing up the athlete with. Which forbids the use of the flag on a sports uniform.

I was taught to never lower the flag or let it touch the ground or get it dirty. Yet everyday, the flag is on sports uniforms where it is stained and dirtied.

I don't care, that is my opinion. Plenty of people salute and praise the flag that are not patriotic.