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How do you fly the American flag should I fly an American flag below a light or above a light?
The American flag should be flown above a light as a sign of respect
Should there be legal consequences for individuals involved in British flag burning"?
Yes, there should be legal consequences for individuals involved in British flag burning as it can be considered a form of disrespect towards the country and its symbols.
Which flag should be larger the Texas flag or the American flag?
According to the US Flag Code, the US Flag should be larger in size and (if flying on the same pole), at the top of the pole. If flying the American flag with a state flag, the American flag needs to be on a taller pole than the state flag and displayed on the flag's right side. If flying them on poles of equal size, then flying the American flag on the flag's right side is correct.
What are some things you should not do to the American flag?
One should never do anything to dishonor any flag of any nation.
Can us flag and state flag be hung together?
The American Flag should always be flown higher than the state flag and should be flown a half-mast when in peril or in rememberance.
Is burning the American flag a crime?
Burning the flag is disrespectful, but not a crime.
Should burning a flag be a crime?
This is an opinionated question. I shant answer it. I simply shant.
Why should burning the flag be a crime?
Burning the flag is a form of protected symbolic speech under the First Amendment of the US Constitution, which guarantees the right to free speech. Making it a crime would violate the principles of free expression and open debate that are fundamental to a democracy. Additionally, criminalizing flag burning could lead to government censorship and suppression of dissenting views.
Why is the burning of the American flag wrong?
Actually according to the United States Flag Code: "The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning." So the burning of the flag is not always a bad thing In addition, many would counter the argument that burning an American flag in protest is wrong that in fact, it is NOT wrong, but rather is the ultimate expression of our cherished ideal of Freedom of Speech, which is what the flag (partially) stands for.
Is burning the American flag considered a felony in the United States?
No, burning the American flag is not considered a felony in the United States. In 1989, the Supreme Court ruled that flag burning is protected under the First Amendment as a form of free speech.
Do you bury the flag?
No, the American flag should not be buried. When a flag is no longer fit for display, it should be retired in a dignified manner, typically through burning in a ceremony. This practice honors the flag's symbolism and the values it represents. Burying the flag is considered disrespectful and contrary to proper flag etiquette.
What are the Democratic and Republican viewpoints on burning the American flag?
Both democrats and republicans agree that burning the American flag is very disrespectful.
What should be done with the flag after it is taken down?
if it is old you should take it to a flag burning place
What actions are taken for burning the flag?
If you want to burn an American flag you must get a permit from the government.
Is it bad to fly a ripped American flag?
Proper flag etiquette states that the flag should be cleaned and mended when necessary. It also states that when the flag is so tattered or worn that it is no longer fit to serve as our country's symbol, it should be destroyed in a dignified manner by burning. So, a ripped flag should not be flown. It should either be repaired or retired.
Is there an amendment to the Constitution that makes it a crime to desecrate an American flag?
No, there is not an amendment.
Is it a federal crime to steal an American flag from a church building?
Is it a federal offense to steal a flag from a church building
