Why do people fly flags on their houses 7x24?

[Swede Atlanta]

17. They do it because they think they are being patriotic.....

Proper decorum states the flag is not to be flown past dusk unless it is lit. Further it is to be taken down during inclement weather and cleaned or replaced if it begins to tatter.

That said, even as a child I refrained from saying the Pledge of Allegiance. I didn't make a big deal about it I just kind of moved my lips (early lip syncing I guess). I rationalized why would I pledge allegiance to a flag? That struck me as dumb and not overly meaningful.

I was back in my hometown, a small town in the intermountain west and attended a 4th of July parade. Other spectators were visibly dismayed when I didn't put my hand on my chest as the honor guard walked by.

I love this country but I don't think the only way to show that love is by wearing a flag pin, flying the flag or making some overt sign of allegiance in it's presence. I think you show respect and love for this country by working each and every day to improve it and the lives of those in it.

This does not mean that I don't support those that do those things if they bring meaning to those individuals. I just don't see the need to do them in order for me to love and respect my country.