Heh, yeah, I think the whole flag code is a bit over-zealous. I was raised with it by a patriotic mother and I learned how to fold the flag properly and not let it touch the ground and such, and I think it's nice to show respect, but to *burn* a perfectly good flag if it accidentally touches the ground? (Ceremonial burning is the only proper way to dispose of a flag.) Just seems wasteful! As far as I know the U.S. is the only country with a code like that.
Fortunately the flag code isn't actually legally binding, it's more of a stern suggestion, especially for ceremonial purposes. :) And most people (Stephen Colbert included!) don't follow it all.
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Date: 2008-08-23 10:36 pm (UTC)Fortunately the flag code isn't actually legally binding, it's more of a stern suggestion, especially for ceremonial purposes. :) And most people (Stephen Colbert included!) don't follow it all.
I think the Jensen manip is hilarious. *g*