flags
not to start international incident, just a curious question. I of course being CDN have a good ole maple leaf that I hang out off the side bar of my awning, and sometimes another small one somewhe...
Forum Discussion
What is the reason for flying the flag, pride or patriotism…
The only thing offensive is the cavalier attitude so many Americans have about our flag and it use… either I have a great misunderstanding or it shows their lack of respect for its meaning and what it stands for…
It was said, While pride can’t be harnessed only displayed, I think patriotism cannot be displayed simply by flying the flag… patriotism is in one’s heart and mind and can be demonstrated by making the effort to know and understand the rules and how important it is to so many to properly use and display the symbol of the sacrifices made for our country, our flag, by so many, so often…
The OP was right to question and investigate the proper use of displaying the flag of his country while in ours… and he is well within the rules of etiquette when doing so…
My pride comes not from displaying the flag, but from those that served and sacrificed so much for my country now and then… I display the flag not to show my pride of country but to show my respect for those people that cared for the country and gave us the life and freedoms we enjoy so much still… there is a big difference… flying the flag is a ceremony not a decoration, a solemn act in respect not to be used to attract attention to ones self…
The only thing offensive is the cavalier attitude so many Americans have about our flag and it use… either I have a great misunderstanding or it shows their lack of respect for its meaning and what it stands for…
It was said, While pride can’t be harnessed only displayed, I think patriotism cannot be displayed simply by flying the flag… patriotism is in one’s heart and mind and can be demonstrated by making the effort to know and understand the rules and how important it is to so many to properly use and display the symbol of the sacrifices made for our country, our flag, by so many, so often…
The OP was right to question and investigate the proper use of displaying the flag of his country while in ours… and he is well within the rules of etiquette when doing so…
My pride comes not from displaying the flag, but from those that served and sacrificed so much for my country now and then… I display the flag not to show my pride of country but to show my respect for those people that cared for the country and gave us the life and freedoms we enjoy so much still… there is a big difference… flying the flag is a ceremony not a decoration, a solemn act in respect not to be used to attract attention to ones self…
