If you have a problem with the orientation of the flag in this photo, then go and tell a WWII veteran that they simply don't know how to respect the flag. We'll be here to say "told you so" when you pick your teeth up off the ground.
Posted on 02/09/2009 9:26:58 AM PST by CTOCS
What's with all the backwards US flags I'm seeing on TV and the movies these days?
On 3 separate episodes of NCIS, one of the cast members was in military BDU's and wearing the US flag on the upper right shoulder. Problem was the flag was made backwards (blue union on upper right instead of left). In one Van Damm movie the flag was draped over a casket upside down AND backwards. This at a military funeral. In one war movie, the flag on the tank was backwards.
This is the epitome of ignorance, apathy, and disrepect as far as I'm comcerned.
I can't expect the poor, dumb, Chinese bastard who made it to know the difference, but I damned well expect the American who ordered it and spec'd it to.
Why aren't the viewers complaining? Why are we putting up with this crap?
Is anyone else noticing this?
I see, you cannot actually look at a single flag of a line of flags and understand what is being said. When you pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America it is total ambiguous about which flag you are referencing...
How does “I pledge allegiance to Mills County,” grab ya ?
As a nonsensical strawman you're bringing up to justify your position.
Look, you don't like it; that's fine. But your attempt to countermand actual US Code and to paint those who abide by that code as "wrong" is simply and provably (as done in this thread several times) incorrect.
Fly the flag how you like; to dictate that others following the LAW are incorrect is rather presumptuous of you. Your opinion trumps national law, apparently!
No enforcement, correct; and not “illegal”. It is, however, a US Code.
I was agreeing with you, as i’m sure you understand, just clarifying a little. It’s the engineer in me, I’m sure you understand that, too.
You’re doing good, but it doesn’t pay to waste time arguing with some folks.
You are just wrong. Perhaps remembering incorrectly. Or maybe it was simplified for Boy Scouts. I’ll ask my husband.
Would it take soemthing away from that feeling in the pit of your stomach if you were attending a parade and standing on the right side of the street to see the flag go by with the stars leading the bars, the way the flag appears on a soldiers uniform when you are on their right?
If you have a problem with the orientation of the flag in this photo, then go and tell a WWII veteran that they simply don't know how to respect the flag. We'll be here to say "told you so" when you pick your teeth up off the ground.
Where were you in Vietnam?
Where were you in Vietnam?
I served in Albuquerque and Northern Italy. I was compartmentalized. No I was not in country.
This whole “outrage” is asinine. I’m sure the entire U.S. Army, who now wear the U.S. flag on our right shoulders (stars facing front), is wrong, and a few easily offended idiots are right.
I understand. You figure it adds some cred to throw around the "VN" word. Well, Vicenza starts with a V. Close enough, eh?
I’m not dictating anything. If it looks wrong then it probably is. I’ve never seen a parade where anyone carries the US flag and another flag on the same staff. Never observed this in a school or in scouting or in front of a public building.
I understand. You figure it adds some cred to throw around the "VN" word. Well, Vicenza starts with a V. Close enough, eh?
And yes in Caserma Ederle in Vicenza. See my home page ~xeniastNO The VN was for GI Bill certification and Federal applications.
I understand. You figure it adds some cred to throw around the "VN" word. Well, Vicenza starts with a V. Close enough, eh?
And yes in Caserma Ederle in Vicenza. See my home page ~xeniastNO The VN was for GI Bill certification and Federal applications.
The proper term is “Viet Nam Era”. Leaving ou the “era” is disingenuous, but thanks for serving anyway.
Here's the Wisconsin State Capitol:
Flags at the US Postal Office in Benton, AR (I assume your state, since you're in the Ozarks):
Eric, the reason you don't see it in parades is because you typically have more than one person carrying a flag, and carrying to large flags on a single pole can be problematic, especially if it's gusty (it can be tough enough to control a 3'x5' flag for a 3 mile route in 20 MPH winds; double that sail area and it gets tough).
Great link - this is illustrated as my book is.
However, where do you see anything about which way to wear a patch on a uniform?
Uh, no; that’s ONLY Section 5 of the Code.
There are references to military, but NO description of how to wear flag insignia.
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