Whatever happened to respect for the US Flag?

2015-04-16T15:56:46-04:00

Whatever happened to respect for the United States flag? It seems everywhere I go I see worn, tattered and carelessly displayed US Flags. It disgusts me. I also see people choosing their own reasons for flying it at half-mast and at all heights in between. I see people no longer salute. What's worse, I see large numbers of people on military posts fail to stop and salute at appropriate times when the flag is raised and lowered. People want to display the flag but don't want to properly care for it, store it, fold it, salute it, and truly understand what it represents. So many gave their lives for the nation it represents. The very least we can do is show the flag the highest level of respect.

Response by GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad made May 8 at 2015 1:05 PM

2015-05-08T13:05:39-04:00

Response by SSgt Terry P. made Aug 2 at 2015 5:28 PM

2015-08-02T17:28:10-04:00

I see the same things every day,Chaplin,flags weathered and frayed,uncared for,why display it, if you don't have the respect to care for it?

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Aug 2 at 2015 10:42 PM

2015-08-02T22:42:42-04:00

Sadly too many see it as a piece of cloth and not our national standard.

Response by SSgt Charles Edwards made Aug 2 at 2015 10:59 PM

2015-08-02T22:59:28-04:00

That bugs me to no end. I've had to debate whether to call a business our over an improperly displayed or tattered flag several different times. Problem is there is never any guarantee the person in charge would be around. Even in civilian life, I still render proper customs and courtesies when it comes to the flag. Working at the stadium here in Richmond paints a perfect picture of how much respect people give our flag. During the national anthem, our stand ceases all activity. Some fans in attendance will turn around, place their hand over their heart and wait until the anthem concludes. However, I've seen many people just keep on walking, get pissy with my staff because we're not waiting on them or just scroll through their phone. I think many folks have lost sight of how fortunate they are to be living in a country that offers the liberties the US does. I honestly feel that most veterans are more appreciative to be living here than civilians. How a person goes about showing their respect to the flag should be a representation of who they are as an American.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 8 at 2018 12:16 PM

2018-04-08T12:16:14-04:00

I’m shocked this post only has 4 responses...the flag is the symbol of freedom and I think we are so used to letting those freedoms slip away, that we do the same for its symbol

Response by SGT Nathan G. made Apr 9 at 2018 12:18 PM

2018-04-09T12:18:21-04:00

I agree.

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Apr 9 at 2018 12:54 PM

2018-04-09T12:54:50-04:00

Went down the toilet, like respect for our elders.