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TygrBright

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32. It's perfectly legal. However, the Flag Code recommends...

Sun Sep 9, 2018, 05:33 PM

Sep 2018

...destruction by burning, of flags that have become tattered and/or soiled beyond repair/cleaning.

Your local VFW Chapter will probably be glad to receive an "honorably retired" flag and destroy it as recommended.

helpfully,
Bright

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Is it legal or illegal to throw away a flag? [View all] Equinox Moon Sep 2018 OP

Burn it snowybirdie Sep 2018 #1

Recycle it... lame54 Sep 2018 #24

It is not illegal, but it is considered disrespectful. n/t LuckyCharms Sep 2018 #2

Uniform Code. Link. You can lawfully pee on it if you want. Lochloosa Sep 2018 #3

This one we used on DU for our Avatar image after 2016 election Equinox Moon Sep 2018 #10

A little of both, really. Codeine Sep 2018 #4

I wonder if each state has a law about it? Equinox Moon Sep 2018 #5

A state law would be equally unconstitutional. n/t Ms. Toad Sep 2018 #27

It's not illegal but disrespectful. There are organizations who will destroy them. TexasProgresive Sep 2018 #6

If it's a tRump flag then you are supposed to cut it up to use for toilet paper ProudLib72 Sep 2018 #7

What about blowing snot or wiping your bodily fluids with it? Pachamama Sep 2018 #8

All covered under the 1st Amendment. N/T john657 Sep 2018 #12

Give it to the local VFW hall. roamer65 Sep 2018 #9

Or just throw it in the trash. Codeine Sep 2018 #11

Then I guess I'm silly and irrational. john657 Sep 2018 #13

Respecting an object is pretty strange, and borders on idolatry Mariana Sep 2018 #26

Precisely what I tell people purchasing clothes they like LanternWaste Sep 2018 #44

I understand the ceremony of respect. The scouts do a burning ceremony with the VFW Equinox Moon Sep 2018 #14

Place to ask Srkdqltr Sep 2018 #15

was it the one that trump colored with the kids? Equinox Moon Sep 2018 #16

He's not color blind. He is just a goddamn moron. nt madinmaryland Sep 2018 #18

I've seen something similar, Codeine Sep 2018 #17

Wow. Equinox Moon Sep 2018 #19

Yes. That is correct. The ones I have seen have light and dark blue stripes. madinmaryland Sep 2018 #20

It's a "support the police flag" jmowreader Sep 2018 #21

Here's an idea, got it from a funeral home in Georgia. Fla_Democrat Sep 2018 #22

That is a creative, honoring and useful idea Equinox Moon Sep 2018 #23

I find that odd. Veterans are supplied with a flag for their services. Tipperary Sep 2018 #28

Just going by what I was told... Fla_Democrat Sep 2018 #31

Only Sgent Sep 2018 #39

I'm a veteran. I was never supplied with a flag. Aristus Sep 2018 #41

You are allowed to throw away your own property Mariana Sep 2018 #25

On June 22, 1942, Congress passed a joint resolution,that encompassed the U.S. Flag Code dixiegrrrrl Sep 2018 #29

My local VFW has a convenient drop box. They burn them during the next ceremony. Trust Buster Sep 2018 #30

It's perfectly legal. However, the Flag Code recommends... TygrBright Sep 2018 #32

You can throw it away legally. tazkcmo Sep 2018 #33

I use mine for curtains in my van. tirebiter Sep 2018 #34

Ha Equinox Moon Sep 2018 #35

proper disposal is BURNING it. pansypoo53219 Sep 2018 #36

tRump supporters use it for a snot rag. yortsed snacilbuper Sep 2018 #37

Plaid shirt was replaced for not cheering enthusiastically. Snot flag girl had a MAG hat. keithbvadu2 Sep 2018 #38

I don't know about legalities but... Alea Sep 2018 #40

Nice option. Equinox Moon Sep 2018 #42

do whatever you want with your flag. The Military has special procedures librechik Sep 2018 #43

It's legal. MineralMan Sep 2018 #45