Liberal mantra: "When all else fails, Burn the flag!"
:: Liberal mantra: “When all else fails, Burn the flag!” ::
SUGGESTED PROCEDURE FOR INDIVIDUALS TO USE IN PRIVATE OR PUBLIC FOR DISPOSING OF A TORN, SOILED, OR BADLY FADED U.S. FLAG.
The Flag should be folded in its customary manner. (See VFW Ritual.)- It is important that the fire be sizeable and of sufficient intensity to ensure complete burning of the Flag.
Place the Flag on the fire.
The individual(s) can come to attention, salute the Flag, recite the Pledge of Allegiance and have a brief period of silent reflection.
After the Flag is completely consumed, the fire should then be safely extinguished and the ashes buried.
Please make sure you are conforming to local/state fire codes or ordinances.
(Approved for distribution by the VFW National Citizenship Education and Community Service Committee, September 18, 2000.)
Any patriot there could have formalized the event by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.