2007-07-05 14:17:37 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
No, it's not a law, it's a courtesy. All customs relating to care of our nation's flag (and others') fall under courtesy and no one is required to follow them by law. That's what makes us free. I follow them more because of the freedom to choose, and also because of relatives of mine who served under it and are long gone.
2007-07-05 14:25:28 · answer #1 · answered by ms_chick22 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Depending on if your city/town has a law or a code against not lighting your flag at night. I think it is pretty dumb for an officer to enforce it. If they do charge you for not following that guidline then you have an overly agressive and corrupt system that will need to be dealt with. I know in San Diego they have a code that states the police can site you if you leave your christmas lights up on your property past february 2nd. Now that is really dumb but I haven't heard of anyone getting a ticket for that as of yet.
2007-07-05 21:50:50 · answer #2 · answered by X X 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No. There are no laws stating how flags must be displayed, only customs and guidelines.
It's part of free speech. You can hang it upside down if you want, or let it get faded and frayed, or paint it green.
It isn't very respectful, but it's also not against the law.
2007-07-05 21:24:40 · answer #3 · answered by oimwoomwio 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be a citeable municipal code in your city or township. Call your local PD to ask. They won't scoff at you for asking.
2007-07-05 21:32:19 · answer #4 · answered by California Street Cop 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
How would they see it??
2007-07-05 21:22:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If it is the police on a military base, (MPs, APs, SPs, etc) they can.
2007-07-05 22:50:26 · answer #6 · answered by Gray Wanderer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No
2007-07-05 21:20:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
no
2007-07-05 21:23:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋