Posted on May 29, 2015
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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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CMSgt Senior Enlisted Leader
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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.
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MSgt Steven Holt, NRP, CCEMT-P
MSgt Steven Holt, NRP, CCEMT-P
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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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SFC Mark Merino
SFC Mark Merino
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'Forget about it.'
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SP5 Joel O'Brien
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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.
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