In Reno, Nevada a shop keeper flew a Mexican flag above an American flag. A U.S. Army vet cut it down. Now everyone is getting worked up over a peice of cloth. Dont they know that it is what is inside you the matter and a flag is just a piece of cloth to indentfy what country your from?
2007-10-04 05:12:20 · 27 answers · asked by Mr. Dog 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
I *do* live in the usa and have all my life.
2007-10-04 05:27:54 · update #1
That "peice" of cloth represents the heritage, valor and honor of the United States of America, and should be given a position of priority whenever displayed with other flags. It is a symbol of our great nation, something that far few people take very seriously today. That "peice" of cloth deserves to be recognized, revered and saluted because it stands for more than just a way to "indentfy" what country you're from; yes, it matters more what's "inside" your heart, but our flag is the standard for our nation. Respect it. Revere it. Honor it. -RKO- 10/04/07
2007-10-04 05:22:51 · answer #1 · answered by -RKO- 7 · 13⤊ 1⤋
In any country, the National flag is always given priority. If someone wants to live under the Mexican flag, there is a place for that. It's called Mexico. Here in Canada, you are free to fly any flag you want as long as the National flag is given the prominent position. Actually to fly any national flag over another is in bad form. They should be on separate poles.
(In spelling it's P-I-E-C-E)
2007-10-04 05:28:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 0⤋
There is a law that state that no flag may be flown above the American Flag. The owner of the restaurant was unaware of that law even though he is an American citizen, he was advertising his Mexican restaurant. I don't like the flag being used as an advertising gimmick anyway, and having the Mexican flag above it is insulting.
2007-10-04 05:28:04 · answer #3 · answered by justa 7 · 7⤊ 0⤋
United States Code Section 7, Title Four, which states,
(c) No other flag or pennant should be placed above or, if on the same level, to the right of the flag of the United States of America, except during church services conducted by naval chaplains at sea, when the church pennant may be flown above the flag during church services for the personnel of the Navy. No person shall display the flag of the United Nations or any other national or international flag equal, above, or in a position of superior prominence or honor to, or in place of, the flag of the United States at any place within the United States or any Territory or possession thereof: Provided, That nothing in this section shall make unlawful the continuance of the practice heretofore followed of displaying the flag of the United Nations in a position of superior prominence or honor, and other national flags in positions of equal prominence or honor, with that of the flag of the United States at the headquarters of the United Nations.
2007-10-04 05:25:10 · answer #4 · answered by CaptainObvious 7 · 8⤊ 1⤋
No, a symbol is worth more than material it's made of. That's why it's a symbol. Like a dollar is worth more than a notecard.
While I agree with the Vet that action needed to be taken, did he really cut the man's mexican flag? It seems like he could have just as easily unhooked the mexican flag, or simply explained the importance of the American Flag to the shop keeper without damaging his property.
2007-10-04 05:20:28 · answer #5 · answered by Beardog 7 · 10⤊ 2⤋
I won't re-post the flag code. But this veteran fought under that flag. Men have died under the American Flag for our freedom. During the Civil War, being the Flag Bearer was one of the most prestigious honors within a regiment. It was also one of the most targeted. Take down the flag bearer, you slow the regiment's progress. Maybe you should watch the movie Glory, particularly the scenes in regards to the final battle, the Battle of Fort Wagner.
The Stars and Stripes is more than just a flag, particularly for veterans. Listen to "Ragged Old Flag" by Johnny Cash.
2007-10-04 05:34:55 · answer #6 · answered by Jon M 4 · 3⤊ 3⤋
As the others have pointed out,it's what our flag represents.Remember the Marines atop mount Suribachi (forgive spelling),John Paul Jones and his battles against the English,the French and their "dipping of colors" in recognition of the United States ensign off the coast of France when we declared independence(France was the first nation to recognize the United States as a sovereign nation.)I could go on but this should illustrate my point.
Our flag is a symbol of what we represent.Etiquette requires that it fly at the highest point when flown with other flags,the same etiquette applies to the flags of other nations when flown in their country.
Men and women have died for what the flag represents;it is a dishonor to their sacrifice to display the flag in an inappropriate manner.
2007-10-04 05:33:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 2⤋
I agreed with the vet.
" ... (c) No other flag or pennant should be placed above or, if on the same level, to the right of the flag of the United States of America, except during church services conducted by naval chaplains at sea, when the church pennant may be flown above the flag during church services for the personnel of the Navy. No person shall display the flag of the United Nations or any other national or international flag equal, above, or in a position of superior prominence or honor to, or in place of, the flag of the United States at any place within the United States or any Territory or possession thereof: Provided, .. "
2007-10-04 05:20:13 · answer #8 · answered by BrushPicks 5 · 14⤊ 1⤋
It's not the cloth but the meaning behind it. Some things are meant to be held with regard so as to give them greater meaning. Another example would be marriage. Likewise, some folks say that it is "just a piece of paper."
2007-10-04 05:36:49 · answer #9 · answered by Truth B. Told ITS THE ECONOMY STUPID 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I thought this would be a case where the vet saw the display on his way to work and acted impulsively. I would understand that.
What happened sounds more like a staged act of vigilantism. The vet, who looks like an aged hippie by the way, heard about this on TV then drove over to the shop and cut the Mexican flag down. Coincidentally, a TV news camera just happened to be there.
The vet should be charged with trespass if the shopkeeper complains. He could have acted within the law and asked the police to cite the shopkeeper. Instead he took the law into his own hands, most likely for the 5 minutes of fame.
These kinds of acts encourage vandalism against minority groups, and they make minor martyrs of those who disrespect the flag.
2007-10-04 05:33:46 · answer #10 · answered by TxSup 5 · 3⤊ 5⤋