Posted on Sep 20, 2016
Is it disrespectful to wave the American flag on the back of a truck?
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PFC(P) (Join to see) I fly the American flag at my home. I would not fly the American flag from my vehicle, I do not like to see the American flag displayed this way, but do not think that it is being disrespectful.
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Full agreement, I don't really like seeing the flag treated that way, however I wouldn't go so far as to say it's being disrespectful. Now if you leave the flag on your truck at night... that is somewhat disrespectful. If your going to fly the flag at night, it should be illuminated.
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I see nothing disrespectful about flying the flag on the back of a truck as long as it isn't tattered. I have 11 inch flag magnets on the front doors of my car...And 11 inch American Legion emblems on the back doors...
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CSM Charles Hayden Passed 7/29/2025
SFC Everett Oliver These decals have only been acknowledged when someone tried to remove one. (The Idiot found that I had sliced and diced them!)
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PO2 John Zodun
I’m looking on the positive side. I think there’re flying it to show their Patriotism for all to see
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There are guidelines for the use and display of the colors. If you are a Soldier or NCO learn them.
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Flags are supposed to be flown in a place of respect --meaning a flagpole or a lit space free from dirt and grime. They are supposed to be above the ground and high for people to see and appreciate. I think flying a flag in the back of a truck is disrespectful. People don't look at a flag zooming down the street and get a feeling of honor and pride --they usually look of it and think 'rednecks' Is that the kind of feeling you want paired with the flag. Put it in a place of honor, like a flagpole.
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I disagree with the sentiment that anyone who sees a flag flown from a truck thinks the driver is a "redneck." Personally, I do feel pride when I see my flag flown - anywhere.
By your statements, I wonder if you think that flag stickers/decals on vehicles, flag-themes paint jobs, flag swim trunks and bikinis, or flag icons on the side of Oakley sunglasses are "disrespectful," as none of those cases meet your criteria of what is considered a "place of respect."
No offense, MSgt, and with all due respect to you, I just disagree.
I for one believe that flying or displaying our flag is one's individual way of showing great pride in our nation and is patriotic. It's not the same as intentionally and openly degrading the flag in some form of protest. If it is clear, as in the case of flying a flag from he back of a truck, that the intent is to show patriotism, then I don't see anything disrespectful about it. The only caveat to that being that I agree the flag should not be tattered.
By your statements, I wonder if you think that flag stickers/decals on vehicles, flag-themes paint jobs, flag swim trunks and bikinis, or flag icons on the side of Oakley sunglasses are "disrespectful," as none of those cases meet your criteria of what is considered a "place of respect."
No offense, MSgt, and with all due respect to you, I just disagree.
I for one believe that flying or displaying our flag is one's individual way of showing great pride in our nation and is patriotic. It's not the same as intentionally and openly degrading the flag in some form of protest. If it is clear, as in the case of flying a flag from he back of a truck, that the intent is to show patriotism, then I don't see anything disrespectful about it. The only caveat to that being that I agree the flag should not be tattered.
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MSgt Michael Smith
That is certainly a worthy opinion and I understand. I have an extensive PR background having spent most of my military and civilian careers working in part as a public relations person. So kind of naturally I guess, my viewpoints are skewed on what I think others will think, not necessarily me. I guess with anything like this you have to look at your publics and their expectations -what they think. Really the only way to do that would be to research what people think. My guess is it would vary considerable region to region.
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I think this is spectacular. I think showing pride in Old Glory and what she stands for is a good thing. After all, if it were the stars and bars everyone would be up in arms. For the record, although I am not a fan of the stars and bars, I think people have just as much right to fly it as I have in flying old glory, or choosing to not fly a flag at all. I think what I will do is to fly the POW/MIA flag because it honors my father and his legacy. That is more meaningful for me as a truck owner.
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