2007-09-12 17:28:06 · 10 answers · asked by done 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
around themselves
2007-09-12 17:30:00 · update #1
A US flag turned upside down is a mayday (the same with holding an id upside down, or placing a stamp upside down on an envelope).
A person wrapping the flag around them is either cold or trying to make some haphazard political statement.
2007-09-12 17:34:20 · answer #1 · answered by shoujomaniac101 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Turning the Flag upside down is an internationally recognised distress sighnal.
The Only appropriate time a flag should be near a person is at a funeral.
Wrapping a flag around themselves ? Beats me, but I consider it disrespectful.
2007-09-13 01:04:19 · answer #2 · answered by oneiloilojeepney 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
While the people above are right, in the military an upside down flag is a symbol for chaos, i think the times you're referring to are when people do it during protests...
At that time it's just that a symbol of protest, less harsh way of burning the flag...
2007-09-13 00:43:09 · answer #3 · answered by RATM 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
When the U.S. flag is flown upside down, it's a serious SOS signal.
2007-09-13 18:23:07 · answer #4 · answered by nolajazzyguide 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When the US flag is flown upside down it is a signal of distress.
2007-09-13 00:33:28 · answer #5 · answered by Homeless in Phoenix 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
My understanding is it's a symbol of distress and when observed all help etc is immediately rendered.
That said, heaven help the guy who thus fly's/holds it, if its just a mistake!
2007-09-13 02:55:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a distress signal, means theres chaos or something bad is happening.
2007-09-13 00:35:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would answer the question, but neither of us, you or I, know what it means.
2007-09-13 00:32:19 · answer #8 · answered by Rusty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I CALL THIS A DISRESPECT OF THE FLAG AND DISRESPECTING OUR COUNTRY.
2007-09-13 11:22:49 · answer #9 · answered by kim t 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
DISTRESS
2007-09-13 04:16:35 · answer #10 · answered by tankeratheart 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋