Posted on May 29, 2015
Are you ok with wearing the American Flag? Is it disrespectful?
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How does it make you feel when you see the American flag used as clothing or in clothing design? Is it disrespectful to the flag or the country?
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I have mixed feelings about it.
If it is worn respectfully, yes!
--If it is a shirt or bandanna, it seems patriotic.
--If it is a bikini or shorts, it seems not respectful--I think it is because one sits on it/wrap around ones nether-region.
JMHO.
If it is worn respectfully, yes!
--If it is a shirt or bandanna, it seems patriotic.
--If it is a bikini or shorts, it seems not respectful--I think it is because one sits on it/wrap around ones nether-region.
JMHO.
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MSgt Steven Holt, NRP, CCEMT-P
I'm with you Chief. I have mixed feelings as well and for the reasons you've indicated. I guess as long as it isn't made from an actual flag, I can learn to deal with it.
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As has been pointed out, this is a really an 'iffy' question.
The Flag Code says -the flag- should not be worn as an item of clothing.
But a printed version on a shirt, I guess I'm okay with that.
A flag patch on someone's backside or in a location where it will encounter possible damage, not cool. The outfit the gent is wearing at the start of this thread I would never wear but it's not really a true flag, so, I guess it passes the test. It seems Britons don't mind using the Union Jack in any way possible. I have to add that flag-ish use on paper cups, napkins and the like is something I will never purchase.
The Flag Code says -the flag- should not be worn as an item of clothing.
But a printed version on a shirt, I guess I'm okay with that.
A flag patch on someone's backside or in a location where it will encounter possible damage, not cool. The outfit the gent is wearing at the start of this thread I would never wear but it's not really a true flag, so, I guess it passes the test. It seems Britons don't mind using the Union Jack in any way possible. I have to add that flag-ish use on paper cups, napkins and the like is something I will never purchase.
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It's technically just a pattern Im sure most people would have more respect and common sense than to actually create an article of clothing from an actual flag. so no if its an american flag patterned shirt or pants, but if joe schmo made a scarf out of an actual flag then i believe a problem is presented
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As long as it is tactfully worn and is not overdone, I don't have a problem with it. The guy in this picture might be overdoing it a bit.
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SSG Joseph Leckie
to any way that you can show your pride in being an American then do it.. I would wear it just to show everyone that I am an American and very Proud of it.
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I don't personally do it (anymore), but I don't feel it's disrespectful, I think it's (intended to be) patriotic. It's the -pattern- of the flag and not an actual flag. (If someone were to make an article of clothing by cutting up or otherwise utilizing an ACTUAL flag, THAT's a different story entirely and I'd be the first in the ass-kicking line with my jack boots on, lol...)
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Captain America and Kurt Angle do it.
Honestly though as long as you're not doing it in a disrespectful manner. Personally I think it's stupid either way, unless you're Cap or Kurt Angle.
Honestly though as long as you're not doing it in a disrespectful manner. Personally I think it's stupid either way, unless you're Cap or Kurt Angle.
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