GettyBoy, our neighbours over in the States really care about their flag don’t they?
Over in the UK, yeah it’s alright. I like the look of the Union Jack. It’s easy on the eye, but it doesn’t inspire the same level of patriotism most Americans get from the Stars and Stripes.
Donald Trump of late has been very vocal about his nation’s flag, especially when it comes to those ‘disrespecting’ it.
It’s a reaction to the numbers of professional NFL athletes who have knelt down during pre-game renditions of the national anthem as protest against police brutality and racism.
To the President, this is sacrilege. How dare Americans freely express themselves in a brave manner in the land of the free and home of the brave?
This peaceful protest is about #BlackLivesMatter. They ARE important.They matter. Use your platform to keep fighting @Broncos #TakeAKnee✊?❤️ pic.twitter.com/lR7Ls5e9Rz
— Leticia Martinez (@martinezIeticia) September 25, 2017
But as Henry Wise has pointed out in spectacular fashion via Twitter thread, most patriotic Americans ‘disrespect’ their flag every single day, in ways most of us wouldn’t even realise.
Sit back and enjoy:
Since “disrespecting the flag” is still the narrative being used, this courtesy of the US Flag Code Chapter 10: Respect for flag
A Thread
— HennyWise (@koopa_kinte) September 23, 2017
Let’s jump right in…
US Flag Code: Chapter 10.176C
“The flag should never be carried flat or horizontally, but always aloft and free.” pic.twitter.com/a9niowcX5f
— HennyWise (@koopa_kinte) September 23, 2017
US Flag Code: Chapter 10.176D
“The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery.” pic.twitter.com/z3rywoKDtO
— HennyWise (@koopa_kinte) September 23, 2017
Here’s a popular violation
US Flag Code Chapter 10.176I
“The flag should never be used for advertising purposes in any manner whatsoever.” pic.twitter.com/OMNzTurFaD
— HennyWise (@koopa_kinte) September 23, 2017
US Flag Code Chapter 10.176I (pt 2)
“It should not be embroidered on such articles as cushions or handkerchiefs and the like…” pic.twitter.com/xHG3sypUrA
— HennyWise (@koopa_kinte) September 23, 2017
US Flag Code Chapter 10.176I (pt3)
“…or otherwise impressed on paper napkins or anything that is designed for temporary use and discard.” pic.twitter.com/WVvQVjD6qG
— HennyWise (@koopa_kinte) September 23, 2017
Since it’s Saturday…
US Flag Code Chapter 10.176J
“No part of the flag should ever be used as a costume or athletic uniform.” pic.twitter.com/7R8sZmqcp1
— HennyWise (@koopa_kinte) September 23, 2017
Not covered in the “Respect for Flag” section; standing/kneeling/sitting. That’s considered a conduct violation, not disrespectful.
— HennyWise (@koopa_kinte) September 23, 2017
Nothing in the Flag Code explicit states you have to stand, just that you “should.” All the things I listed were outlined as disrespectful.
— HennyWise (@koopa_kinte) September 23, 2017
So yanno, if you want to point your anger at the flag being disrespected anywhere… the mirror might be the best place to start. Fin
— HennyWise (@koopa_kinte) September 23, 2017
Trump should probably take a look through this Twitter thread, maybe even give it an RT…
