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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsUpside down flags yet?
How do veterans feel about flying in National distress?
I can't create a poll ...btw.
democratisphere
(17,235 posts)SleeplessinSoCal
(9,112 posts)Talking about "anti-police ideology". While the SS tRump goes dow, FNC is making sure the black community is forever screwed.
mainstreetonce
(4,178 posts)MAG hats or Trump signs upside-down
Skittles
(153,150 posts)yes INDEED
TomSlick
(11,097 posts)In response to your question, this veteran (retired Army JAG) thinks it is inappropriate.
Under 4 USC 8, "The flag should never be displayed with the union down, except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property."
As bad as things are, flying the flag upside down should not be used as a signal of displeasure with the political situation.
We should be waiving the flag - at protests.
Bernardo de La Paz
(48,999 posts)TomSlick
(11,097 posts)You are, of course, correct. I hope my typo did not mislead anyone.
uppityperson
(115,677 posts)Welcome to du
Charlotte Little
(658 posts)Thank you for your service, Sir.
I will heed your advice. This country isn't going down without a fight.
Hortensis
(58,785 posts)Yes. Thanks and welcome to DU.
Wawannabe
(5,651 posts)Thanks for your reply! Thank you for your service! Vet daughter here.
I do not want you to assume I am displeased. I passed that a LONG time ago.
I am distressed.
You?
TomSlick
(11,097 posts)Last edited Tue May 16, 2017, 10:21 PM - Edit history (1)
Wawannabe
Yes, I'm distressed, alarmed, angry....
My bottom line is that this country is bigger (and better) than the President. We have a constitutional process to deal with attacks on the Republic like those coming from the President. It is the job of citizens to insist that the Congress go through that process.
We, the people, should take to the streets - wave OUR flag (right-side up please) - and insist that Congress do its job.
demtenjeep
(31,997 posts)and until all of the repukes are gone
yortsed snacilbuper
(7,939 posts)trump is a traitor, how about that.
HAB911
(8,888 posts)dembotoz
(16,799 posts)Wisconsin sucks
Aristus
(66,317 posts)Permanut
(5,602 posts)Haven't flown the flag at all since the election, and won't fly it as long as the gropenfuhrer occupies the White House.
Wawannabe
(5,651 posts)I want to honor those who fought AND fight for it.
But, I will keep all my flags down for now. Not going up or upside down.
I saw a lot of these at Occupy protests several years ago and did not feel it should be a political statement either.
I am frickin distressed and I am not alone!
Ron Green
(9,822 posts)...and pick up the mirror.
That's a message for all of us.