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To: Steve Newton
Q. Who do I call when I see a Flag that should be replaced or is being treated disrespectfully? A. Good question. In my experience there is no law enforcement agencies charged with enforcing the Flag Statutes. (Except MAYBE the U.S. Marshal Service) I have found that a phone call to whoever is flying the Flag is usually enough especially if it is a business. If that doesn’t work you might TRY the police, the VFW or the American Legion.

The U.S. Marshal service and the police department have no legal grounds to do anything if a flag is being treated disrespectfully.

Outside of possible arson or fire code violations, law enforcement is not permitted nor allowed to do anything that would hamper someone expressing contempt or disrespect towards the flag.

7 posted on 06/14/2006 2:20:56 PM PDT by Sonny M ("oderint dum metuant")
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To: Sonny M

Yes

That has been my experience.

Kind of a shame

Steve


12 posted on 06/14/2006 2:25:27 PM PDT by Steve Newton
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