Posted on Jul 4, 2015
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What do you think about a business posting the flags upside down? Do you believe this is offensive to those of us that are serving and veterans?
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SFC Joseph James
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Disrespectful plain and simple! The flag has no reason to be upside down.
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SGT Hector Rojas, AIGA, SHA
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I would ask them if they need help...what with the upside flag meaning distress and all...
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LTC Julie Winston
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I would probably just walk in and ask if they realized their flags were hung incorrectly. We take for granted that people I've a crap about customs and courtesies. They may not be American but proud to be in this country (and uneducated about flags).

If they responded inappropriately, a brawl is completely appropriate at that point. ;)
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SSG Eric Eck
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Most people that have a bad attitude toward our government in such a way that they use the symbol of our nation to let everyone know how pissed off they are, also have a bad attitude toward the military and veterans, they would not get my business.
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SSG John Erny
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I will be looking down the street for another place to spend my money. Perhaps a VFW or Legion.
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SSG John Jensen
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ask them why - you might agree with them
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SFC Bridge Crewmember
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The rule is that you should be in 'dire distress'-ie: risk of loss of life.

HIGHLY inappropriate!!!
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Capt Retired
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Call the cops. Then have the city bill the business for a false distress signal. However, the storm the business to save it also works.
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SSG (ret) William Martin
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This is not offensive to me what-so-ever as long as the business owners actually believe our nation is in distress which it is. It's private property to include the colors and the building and the land it sits on. I understand its the principle of the matter but unless I can ask its being done, how can I fully form my opinion?
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SGT John W Lugo
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Yeah, That is them telling me that they prefer I don't shop at their store. No pride in America or their freedom of speech, then no business from me.
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