Posted on 12/08/2019 11:29:31 AM PST by Monrose72
One of the great symbols of America, the American flag, has largely been manufactured in China, but things are starting to change.Known as a sacred symbol of the republic, representing the defense of the rights of its people, the creation of the flag has an important place in America's heart.Designed in 1776 by upholsterer Betsy Ross, who also produced uniforms, flags, and tents for the Continental Army, the design's 13 stars represent the original states that declared independence from Great Britain.
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Next comes the War on Flags. The only winners will be the flag cartels.
Good idea.
I’m all for it.
Just buy American made products, most especially the flag. Problem solved. No government needed.
Good idea.
I’m all for it.
Make them in the USA
No.
“Land of the free” not “land of micromanaging”.
Wait, more government?
That in itself is unAmerican
Let the consumer decide
“Land of the free” not “land of micromanaging”.
The bureaucrats already won
My gut reaction is to be opposed to this.
I don’t want forced patriotism... I’ll choose myself to buy US.
Plus, like it when places like Hong Kong (Tehran someday?) have plenty of US flags to fly.
agree
If foreign companies want to sell in the US they can do what US companies have to do everywhere else: setup shop in the US.
I like the idea of it, but I don’t believe that’s a practical law to make or to enforce.
“Just buy American made products, most especially the flag. Problem solved. No government needed.”
I try but many times no Made In America option is available especially with clothes.
There goes the democrats kickbacks not going to be happy about it.
It’s about time.
“I like the idea of it, but I don’t believe that’s a practical law to make or to enforce.”
It’s just another Democrat sponsored Feel Good law.
As it should be.
How about requiring representatives and senators to be made in America as well as debt free and proof of having paid taxes before taking office?
Not a bad idea...but how do you enforce it?
Did the guy who wrote this article even read the bill?
It requires no such thing, only that American flags purchased by the U.S. Government be made in the U.S.
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