[BostonGuy]

If leaving the flag up after sundown, ensure that it is illuminated

Maybe someone here more familiar with the specifics here can help me...I live in a first floor apartment, so the best I was able to do was hang my large flag in my big front window. I really don't want to take it down at all, so I've been leaving the light on in the room at night, which gives the flag some back-light until dawn. Is that suitable for illumination?

[Coop]

You know, I honestly don't know. But from my view, it's not that important. I was walking my dogs last night through the neighborhood, and out of all the flags displayed (and there were many!) only two or three were actually what I would call properly illuminated. But the way I figure it, these folks meant no disrespect. On the contrary, they were trying to show in some small way how much love and respect they have for this country. So I'd say do what you think is best, without causing any damage to Old Glory. Regards