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Fly the Flag - But do it right!
Some Americans love this country and fly our beautiful flag every day to inspire the rest
of us. Some Americans just dont know their ass from their elbow and end up discusting the rest of us who know. Could they
just be future "Villiage Idiots"? Or is this a political statement that in their own stupid attempt to make, insults
others (us)? Either way, The following is printed here to teach those who don't know the propper way to fly the flag.
Get it wrong after this and your just a F***ING A**HOLE! This goes for stamps on envelopes. If you haven't been kidnapped
or held against your will, you don't have the right to put your flag stamp on the envelope upside down. Flying the flag upside
down in any mannor is a sign of distress. A call for help. An S.O.S.. Keep it as such. I think we all can forgive those who
make the mistake for seniors over 80. But I feel that those are the Americans that won't make this mistake. They've seen more
wars, many loosing a child, husband or father in war, and know the value of our flag. Well here it is, sit up straight
and fly right!
| How to Properly Display the American Flag |
Fly It Proudly!
The U.S. flag should occupy a place of prominence when being displayed. No
other flags displayed with it should be larger or hung higher than the U.S. flag. In addition, the U.S. flag should not be
allowed to touch the ground, nor should it be dipped to any other flag, person or object.
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Make sure the flag is in respectable condition before you display it. A
torn or tattered flag should not be displayed. |
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Make sure the union (blue field with white stars) is at the top of the staff
when the flag is displayed on a flagpole. |
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Keep the U.S. flag at the top when more than one flag is flown from the
same halyard. |
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When hanging the flag at half-staff, first hoist it to the peak of the pole,
then lower it to half-staff. When lowering the flag, hoist it to the peak of the pole again, then lower it. Any other flags
flying alongside the U.S. flag should also be lowered to half-staff. |
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Place the flag over a casket so that the union is at the head and over the
left shoulder of the deceased. The flag should not be lowered into the grave or allowed to touch the ground. |
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When displayed on a wall, the flag should be placed with the union in the
upper left corner as the audience faces the flag and should be above and behind the speakers’ podium. |
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Place the flag on the speakers’ right of the podium (the audience’s
left) when displaying the U.S. flag in an auditorium or church. |
Did You Know?
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It is proper to turn towards the flag and stand at attention with your right
hand over your heart whenever the flag passes in parade, or is raised or lowered during a ceremony. Those in uniform should
give the military salute. |
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When a flag is tattered or no longer in a condition that warrants display,
remember to dispose of it in a "dignified" manner - being burned in private is considered a dignified end for a flag. Burning
the American Flag in public at rallies is considered a sign of protest. |
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The flag should not be flown in inclement weather that might damage it. |
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The flag should be hung upside-down only in times of emergency to signal
distress. Unfortunately, it is popular for protestors, foreigners, and people unfamiliar with the customs of our country to
fly the American Flag upside down. |
Source: United States Code, Legal Information Institute, Cornell University
Remember, I'm Watching You!!! Mike.
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Here's a note I received from my good friend Erney reguarding our flag:
Mike,
The Elk's Lodge's have a special Flag Day ceremony, and are authorized by
law to perform flag disposal and a call to the Lodge in or near your area will get a response.
Listed under Elk's Lodge and usually a number, not the Elk's Club, although there are clubs attached.
The Flag Ceremony and Disposal comes under the Lodge and will be done by the Officer's on request.
And although expensive, you can have a crematory burn them for you.
Thanks for putting Her in sight !!!!
See ya, Erney
Erney Alewine
Clermont, Florida USA
So now not only do you know how to proudly fly "Old Glory",
but you know what to do when she just does not have the luster that we look to in our flag. Although, I'll take our's torn
and tattered over any other! Mike
I got this in an Email today and thought it would fit right in here.
"We the sensible people of the United States, in an attempt to help everyone get along,
restore some semblance of justice, avoid more riots, keep our nation safe, promote positive behavior, and secure the blessings
of debt-free liberty to ourselves and our great-great-great-grandchildren, hereby try one more time to ordain and establish
some common sense guidelines for the terminally whiny, guilt ridden, delusional, and other liberal bed-wetters. We hold these
truths to be self evident: that a whole lot of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill
of NON-Rights."
ARTICLE I: You do not have the right to a new car, big screen TV, or any other form of wealth. More power to you if
you can legally acquire them, but no one is guaranteeing anything.
ARTICLE
II: You do not have the right to never be offended This country
is based on freedom, and that means freedom for everyone -- not just you! You may leave the room, turn the channel, express
a different opinion, etc.; but the world is full of idiots, and probably always will be.
ARTICLE III: You do not have the right to be
free from harm. If you stick a screwdriver in your eye, learn to be more careful; do not expect the tool manufacturer to make
you and all your relatives independently wealthy.
ARTICLE
IV: You do not have the right to free food and housing. Americans
are the most charitable people to be found, and will gladly help anyone in need, but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing
generation after generation of professional couch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generation
of professional couch potatoes. (This one is my pet peeve...get an education and go to work....don't expect everyone else
to take care of you!)
ARTICLE V: You do not have the right to free health care. That would be nice, but from the looks of public housing,
we're just not interested in public health care.
ARTICLE
VI: You do not have the right to physically harm other people.
If you kidnap, rape, intentionally maim, or kill someone, don't be surprised if the rest of us want to see you fry in the
electric chair.
ARTICLE VII: You do not have the right to the possessions of others. If you rob, cheat, or coerce away the goods or services
of other citizens, don't be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still won't have
the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure.
ARTICLE
VIII: You do not have the right to a job. All of us sure want
you to have a job, and will gladly help you along in hard times, but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities
of education and vocational training laid before you to make yourself useful. (AMEN!)
ARTICLE IX: You do not have the right to happiness.
Being an American means that you have the right to PURSUE happiness, which by the way, is a lot easier if you are unencumbered
by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were confused by the Bill of Rights.
ARTICLE X: This is an English speaking country.
We don't care where you are from, English is our language. Learn it or go back to wherever you came from! (Lastly....)
ARTICLE XI: You do not have the right to change
our country's history or heritage. This country was founded on the belief in one true God. And yet, you are given the freedom
to believe in any religion, any faith, or no faith at all; with no fear of persecution. The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is part
of our heritage and history, and if you are uncomfortable with it, TOUGH!
A funny thing just happened.....
I received this email from my friend WB2AUL and was told to stop what I was doing and read it, so I did.
It's good, very good. What I had stopped doing to read it was writing a quick note to another friend W2ALP. Funny thing
is W2ALP is who sent this to WB2AUL!
I Guess Great Minds Think Alike!
Read
it and learn!
Mike
This is a good one!!!!!!!!!!! The shoe is on the other foot and the Mexicans from Sonora don't like it. Can
you believe the nerve of these people? It's almost funny. State of Sonora is angry at Influx of Mexicans into Mexico. Nine state legislators from the Mexican state of Sonora traveled to Tucson to complain about Arizona’s
new employer crackdown on illegals from Mexico. It seems that many Mexican illegals
are now returning to their hometowns and the officials in the Sonora state government are ticked off about it. A delegation of nine state legislators from Sonora was in Tucson on Tuesday to say Arizona’s
new employer sanctions law will have a devastating effect on the Mexican state. At a news conference, the legislators said Sonora - Arizona’s southern neighbor, made up of mostly small towns
- cannot handle the demand for housing, jobs and schools it will face as illegal Mexican workers here return to their hometowns
without jobs or money. The law, which took effect Jan.1, punishes employers who knowingly
hire individuals who don't have valid legal documents to work in the United States Penalties include suspension of, or loss of, their business license. The Mexican legislators
are angry because their own citizens are returning to their hometowns, placing a burden on their state government. 'How can they pass a law like this?' asked Mexican Rep. Leticia Amparano-Gamez, who represents
Nogales. 'There is not one person living in Sonora
who does not have a friend or relative working in Arizona,' she said, speaking only in Spanish. 'Mexico is not prepared for this, for the tremendous problems it will face as more and more
Mexicans working in Arizona and sending money to their families return to hometowns in Sonora without jobs,' she said. 'We are one family, socially and economically,' she said of the people of
Sonora and Arizona Wrong! The United States is a sovereign nation, not a subsidiary of Mexico, and its taxpayers are not
responsible for the welfare of Mexico’s citizens. It's
time for the Mexican government, and its citizens, to stop parasitically feeding off of the United States and to start taking
care of its/their own needs. Too bad all the US states don't
pass a law just like Arizona. Maybe that's the answer, since our own Congress will not do anything! New Immigration Laws: Read to the bottom or you will miss the message... 1. There will be no special bilingual programs in the schools. * * * * * * * * 2. All ballots will
be in this nation's language. * * * * * * * * 3. All government business will be conducted in our language. * * * * * * * *
4. Non-residents will NOT have the right to vote no matter how long they are here. * * * * * * * * 5. Non-citizens
will NEVER be able to hold political office * * * * * * * * 6 Foreigners will not be a burden to the taxpayers. No welfare, no food stamps, no health
care, or other government assistance programs. Any burden will be deported. * * * * * * * * 7. Foreigners can invest in this country, but it must be an amount
at least equal to 40,000 times the daily minimum wage. * * * * * * * *
8. If foreigners come here and buy land... options will be restricted. Certain
parcels including waterfront property are reserved for citizens naturally born into this country. * * * * * * * * 9. Foreigners may have no protests; no demonstrations, no waving
of a foreign flag, no political organizing, no bad-mouthing our president or his policies. These will lead to deportation. * * * * * * * * 10. If you do come
to this country illegally, you will be actively hunted &, when caught, sent to jail until your deportation can be arranged.
All assets will be taken from you. * * * * * * * *
* * * * * * * Too strict? The above laws are current immigration laws of MEXICO !!! These sound fine to me, NOW, how can we get these laws to be America 's immigration laws??
WAKE UP, AMERICA
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we are losing our country.........
(and all the diners will have dirty dishes) Mike
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