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Default 10-06-2007, 10:59 AM

I didn't watch the video but....i have to agree. The American flag should be on top of all others while flown in this Country.
  
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Default 10-06-2007, 11:22 AM

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I didn't watch the video but....i have to agree. The American flag should be on top of all others while flown in this Country.
agreed, But what this guy did is just plain retarded.
  
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Default 10-06-2007, 12:19 PM

It's a huge sign of disrespect to fly any flag over another countrys flag. If one flag is on top it means basically that that country is the dominating force over the other country. They have to be on separate flag poles.

There are hundreds of thousands if not millions of illegal immigrants in the US and many of them believe wholeheartedly that the Southern US belongs to mexico. You guys are being invaded and you're not doing anything about it. Good on the guy for doing that. Don't need that crap around. This is America not Mexico.
  
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Default 10-06-2007, 12:23 PM

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There are hundreds of thousands if not millions of illegal immigrants in the US and many of them believe wholeheartedly that the Southern US belongs to mexico.
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Default 10-06-2007, 04:35 PM

edit: nvm... where are the img tags??




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Default 10-08-2007, 10:53 AM

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It's a huge sign of disrespect to fly any flag over another countrys flag. If one flag is on top it means basically that that country is the dominating force over the other country. They have to be on separate flag poles.

There are hundreds of thousands if not millions of illegal immigrants in the US and many of them believe wholeheartedly that the Southern US belongs to mexico. You guys are being invaded and you're not doing anything about it. Good on the guy for doing that. Don't need that crap around. This is America not Mexico.
Same shit happens here...when it comes to the Union Jack and shit just because some faggot government figure is around...

Either way...the countrys flag should always be higher...regardless.
  
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Default 10-06-2007, 12:34 PM

Positive.

http://cbs2.com/topstories/local_story_087231321.html

http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/ar...TICLE_ID=49482




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Default 10-06-2007, 03:33 PM

It is disrespectful to the soldiers who have/are fighting a war, if nothing else.


  
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Default 10-06-2007, 03:46 PM

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It is disrespectful to the soldiers who have/are fighting a war, if nothing else.

How exactly? Because one little store in reno arranged the flags to their liking?
  
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Default 10-06-2007, 06:31 PM

rofl ninty, sorry my good man, those stories can't prove your statement. I'm just talking from my experience in the latino side brotha
  
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Default 10-07-2007, 12:57 PM

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rofl ninty, sorry my good man, those stories can't prove your statement. I'm just talking from my experience in the latino side brotha
all you have to do is look up the history of immigration riots by mexicans in the southern US.
  
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Default 10-06-2007, 10:21 PM

There are lots of regulations in the US regarding flag etiquette ie: the US flag has to fly above all others displayed, the US flag can't be flown in the ran, the flag should not be allowed to be draped over people or buildings, and the flag should not be allowed to touch the ground, etc. People in the armed forces are especially sensitive to adhering to these regulations and respecting the etiquette involved. My dad was in the Navy and he almost always takes the flag down if he knows it is going to rain. It's just a thing of respect, especially for vets, therefore I can understand why he did what he did. I probably would have asked the owner to fix it first though.
  
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Default 10-07-2007, 08:20 AM

c312 is correct.

Flying any flag above the American flag is a sign of disrespect. It's a fact that can't be disputed. Next time you see a decorated officer (whether it be a Soldier, Cop, or whatever) Take a look at their breast bars. You'll see on everyone, the American flag breast bar is always at the top most spot. If the decorated person was of Italian descent, you'd see the Italian breast bar below the American breast bar.

There's an Irish guy on my block who flies the Irish flag.......just below the American flag as it should.

There's really no need to argue anymore about flag etiquette. It's either one way or the other so, you guys can stop with that argument.
If you want to debate the guys actions, then go ahead. Don't toss it aside as "wtf, it's no big deal" because it really is a big deal. Stand in Arlington National Cemetery, look around and ponder that for awhile.
  
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Default 10-07-2007, 08:48 AM

what a twat
  
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Default 10-07-2007, 04:28 PM

I kinda figured it was common knowledge - Ive known since I was a little kid.

Then again, being raised in a police/military family probably has something to do with it.


  
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