09-11-2006 10:22 PM

sanddrag

Re: pic: Team Numbers in Humbling Places

I know this is with good intentions, but there exists a very specific flag code and while I haven't read it personally, I can't possible believe the overlaying of numbers and words onto the flag would be permissable. It seems a bit wrong to me.

09-11-2006 11:15 PM

Adam Richards

Re: pic: Team Numbers in Humbling Places

Technically, this isn't the US flag. It is, on the other hand, a representation of one, which doesn't fall under the same guidelines as a standard flag would. If I'm not mistaken, on a US flag, the bottom stripe is supposed to be just a slight bit larger than all the rest, which doesn't appear to be true in this one.

09-12-2006 12:31 PM

Elgin Clock

Re: pic: Team Numbers in Humbling Places

There are a lot of things you are not supposed to do with the American Flag that is abused every day.

http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagetiq.html

Did you eat off of an American Flag plate or have a Flag napkins during your party on the 4th of July this year? Do you have a flag on your school backpack or team shirt by any chance?

If so, you are in violation of the flag ettiquette.

And yes, it is etiquette and not law.

09-12-2006 03:48 PM

Jeremiah Johnson

Re: pic: Team Numbers in Humbling Places

If I remember correctly, which doesn't happen very often, didn't the government (congress or high courts) vote to allow flag defamation under free speech? Or maybe it was visa versa.

09-12-2006 06:32 PM

SamC

Re: pic: Team Numbers in Humbling Places

I don't remember where i heard this (i think on the news) a reporter brought up the same thing and I guess the government gave them permission to do this/display it..(even though you really don't *need* permission)