One of my pet peeves is seeing the Flag used on t shirts and other item such as afghans, home decor, paper tablecloths and once a bandana around a dog's neck.
"Is it okay to have a flag t-shirt with words written on it?
No, the flag should never be worn and no, the flag should never have marks or words written upon it. Section 8d (see below): "The flag should never be used as wearing apparel." Section 8g: "The flag should never have placed upon it, nor on any part of it, nor attached to it any mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design, picture, or drawing of any nature."
Is it okay to use flag napkins or flag paper plates?
No. Section 8i (see below) reads: "It should not be ... printed or otherwise impressed on paper napkins or boxes or anything that is designed for temporary use and discard."
Agree to all your points
However. I still think that sometimes, if handled correctly and with respect, things can be done that otherwise would not be acceptable.
Example: Using a Flag for a bandage when no other item is available.
Steve
Had a new one come up on Flag Etiquette. Once you think you have seen everything.
A very nice lady is cutting the stars off of Flags and sending them to the troops for they can have a piece of the Flag with them always.
The rest of the Flag is honorable destroyed.
It took me a while to think about this one but I finally came to the conclusion this was a wonderful way to use a Flag that has served.
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Steve Newton