it's just a piece of cloth right?
2007-05-09 04:31:46 · 9 answers · asked by Mrs J 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Take it to your local VFW or American Legion. There is a particular process for the destruction of a flag. This is done to show respect for our nation and all the men and women who have bravely served our nation. They will be able to perform this. You also might get another flag for free.
2007-05-09 04:43:27 · answer #1 · answered by msi_cord 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The flag is not just a piece of cloth. It represents our nation and an ideal. If you don't understand that, take it to a local VFW or American Legion. They will demonstrate for you the proper way to dispose of a weathered flag.
2007-05-09 04:36:46 · answer #2 · answered by †Lawrence R† 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take it to the local American Legion and they will take care of it. Most have a flag burning ceremony at least once a year. Some Boy Scout troops also take them. It is more than a piece of cloth.
2007-05-09 04:37:35 · answer #3 · answered by mnwomen 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Flag Code specifies that it should be burned in a dignified manner. The American Legion collects worn flags for "retirement" ceremonies.
2007-05-09 04:35:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Contact your local American Legion post or VFW to retire the flag properly.
2007-05-09 04:36:20 · answer #5 · answered by Papou 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You retire it by burning it in a dignified manner. Your local Boy Scout unit will also hold flag retirements.
2007-05-09 04:36:23 · answer #6 · answered by chitterling_gritskisser 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Its a symbol of your country show it respect. You can give it to a boyscout troop or a VFW post and they will dispose of it properly.
2007-05-09 04:37:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Contact a local VFW or other veterans organization - they respectfully burn them all the time.
(What would you do with a relative's cremated remains?! They're just ashes, right?!)
2007-05-09 04:38:23 · answer #8 · answered by Ben 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe the correct procedure is to burn it.
2007-05-09 04:35:24 · answer #9 · answered by Lionheart ® 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋