Posted on Oct 16, 2015
CPO John Jacobson
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How do you feel about the American flag being modified?
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Sgt Tom Cunnally
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What is that?? Is it the Puerto Rico Flag for the group in PR who want to be independent??
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SCPO David Lockwood
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I think it's disgusting. If it wasn't for the stars I wouldn't care, but this is sad. They will say they are exercising their freedom of speech.
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CMSgt David Allen
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I'm opposed to modifying our nation's flag. Leave Old Glory as she is. If we adopt another state, add another star. Otherwise, let her be. We fought under her, some died and came back under her, and all of us have honored her with our service. She's been a proud symbol of a great nation for a very long time, and a traditional national rallying point. Some aspects of America must change with the times. Our flag isn't one of them.
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Lt Col Robert Canfield
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Many flags have their origins by taking elements from other flags. The US flag has some of its origins from the British Union Jack, which had its origins from the flags of England, Scotland, and Ireland. The flags were blended together to show the merging of three countries, ultimately into one. That being said; I think it shows lack of originality and creativity when you must co-op elements from another flag to create your own. If your particular cause really is a "unique new idea", then you should adopt a new symbol/flag/trademark to represent your "brand". During the 1700s, the "Join or Die" and "Gadsden" Flags were unique from the Union Jack. To put it another way, if we followed the same rules as corporate logos or trademarks, there would be many copyright infringement lawsuits based on others co-opting elements of the US Flag for their own pet cause.

If you want to be "special, unique, & different"; then design your flag/trademark so that it is "special, unique, & different".
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TSgt Craig Shoun
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If my flag ends up looking like that, I'm moving to Canada. Point Blank. Its about the lives of all the past people that sacrificed themselves, and the history behind it in general. Being politically correct or turning it into some carnival rainbow bright ..... thats not cutting it.
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SFC Christopher Perry
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That my friend is not the American flag.
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I don't like it, but that's the first amendment. It doesn't include a clause protecting my feelings.
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SSG Todd Halverson
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It is not a modified American flag. It is an LBGT flag that looks similar to the US Flag.
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SPC Mark Beard
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HELL NO leave old glory alone
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SSG Mike Zientek
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That is disrespectful. Expletives of your choice in this space.
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