i just burned a flag: how does that make you feel?

Question

it's not one of the ones any of your relatives died for- i bought it at Kmart

i guess i should specify- it's an american flag

Answer 1

well flag burner, did you know that correct way to dispose of an old tattered American flag is to burn it?

Answer 2

Here is a little snippet of what that Flag represents at the tomb of the unknown soldier.    

  For a person to apply for guard duty at the tomb, he must be
between 5' 10" and 6' 2" tall and his waist size cannot exceed 30."  Other
requirements of the Guard: They must commit 2 years of life to guard the
tomb, live in a barracks under the tomb, and cannot drink any alcohol on
or off duty for the rest of their lives. They cannot swear in public for the
rest of their lives and  cannot disgrace the uniform {fighting} or the tomb in
any way. After two years, the guard is given a wreath pin that is worn on
their lapel signifying they served as guard of the tomb. There are only
400 presently worn. The guard must obey these rules for the rest of their
lives or give up the wreath pin.
 
       The shoes are specially made with very thick soles to keep the heat
and cold from their feet. There are metal heel plates that extend to the
top of the shoe in order to make the loud click as they come to a halt.
There are no wrinkles, folds or lint on the uniform. Guards dress for duty
in front of a full-length mirror.
 
       The first six months of duty a guard cannot talk to anyone, nor
watch TV.  All off duty time is spent studying the 175 notable people laid
to rest in Arlington National Cemetery. A guard must memorize who they are
and where they are interred. Among the notables are: President Taft, Joe
E. Lewis {the boxer} and Medal of Honor winner Audie Murphy, {the most
decorated soldier of WWII} of Hollywood fame.
 
       Every guard spends five hours a day getting his uniforms ready for
guard duty.




  ETERNAL REST GRANT THEM O LORD, AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM.  
 
       In 2003 as Hurricane Isabelle was approaching  Washington,  DC, our 
US Senate/House took 2 days off with anticipation of the storm. On the ABC 
evening news, it was  reported that because of the dangers from the 
hurricane, the military  members assigned the duty of guarding the Tomb of 
the Unknown Soldier were given permission to suspend the assignment. They 
respectfully declined the offer, "No way, Sir!"  Soaked to the skin, 
marching in the pelting  rain of a tropical storm, they said that guarding 
the Tomb was not just an  assignment, it was the highest honor that can be 
afforded to a serviceperson. The tomb has been patrolled continuously, 
24/7, since 1930. 
 
       

       
God Bless and keep them.





 




 

Answer 3

What was the purpose of burning the flag? What flag was it? Is this a research project, a science project or just an attempt to irritate people? Flags are banners that represent ideals. One's reaction would, I imagine, depend upon whether they agreed or disagreed with the ideals represented by the particular flag as well as your purpose behind the burning.

Answer 4

I hope you were wearing it when it was on fire. It is not where the flag was purchased, it is what it represents. You my friend are a idiot to think that a piece of material bought at KMart means anything less to an American.

Answer 5

Why do I care? I agree with the rest of the intelligent public, you just burned money. If you want to protest in an intelligent way, don't buy those special ed books made by The Shitstreet Boys; Mann Coulter, Lush Rimjob, Sean Hannjob, and the other two who aren't important enough to remember. Probably using each other's Viagra on each other.

Answer 6

Well--How does that make you feel--spent your own money and it all went up in smoke. My father fought for a principal not a flag, that was freedom( the principal) and that means that it is your right to do what you want with what you pay for. So I have no problem with you burning your flag, your car, your house so long as no one gets hurt - it's your money!!

Answer 7

Should have saved the gas to Kmart and burned cash

PS just for that I'm chopping down a tree and burning Styrofoam

Answer 8

Which Countries flag did you burn?

I wish I could talk with you.

Every country is honored by their flag.

We are all citizens of the planet Earth.

Some day this will be well known.

Best Regards

Answer 9

Oh, it was Made in China! The flag is still the national symbol and you should treat it with respect, but if that's a way you choose to protest - go for it!

Answer 10

I don't care where you bought it, or when. It's not a piece of cloth - it's what it stands for and THAT'S what some of my relatives fought and died for - for YOUR right to burn that cloth. Quit being a bozo and try TRY to appreciate what you have - not incite people to attack you. Bet you think this one was funny, don't you? Your question- maybe my answer, too.

Answer 11

It makes me feel glad that you have the freedom of speach that the flag represents. By not allowing others to burn the flag, I burn the flag myself.