American Flag misuse

[billeisele 122]

so i get home and a real estate agent has put little American flags on a stick in every yard in the subdivision, great except that her card is attached advertising her services

commercialism at its worst, here is her email, time for a little flag etiquette education

[email protected]

Give one city to the thugs so they can all live together. I vote for Chicago where they have strict gun laws.

[Squeak 17]

does not bother me in the slightest and as an avert it's seems to be working well.
Don't be hypocritical,if you want to live in a free market economy, that's what you get

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[billeisele 122]

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does not bother me in the slightest and as an avert it's seems to be working well.
Don't be hypocritical,if you want to live in a free market economy, that's what you get

i guess i see why it doesn't bother you, but don't quite follow the logic about free market

Give one city to the thugs so they can all live together. I vote for Chicago where they have strict gun laws.

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does not bother me in the slightest and as an avert it's seems to be working well.
Don't be hypocritical,if you want to live in a free market economy, that's what you get

i guess i see why it doesn't bother you, but don't quite follow the logic about free market

Well if you want to buy sell and avertise how you see fit, then extendthat same service to everyone.

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[PhreeZone 15]

It happened to me too. They do it every year. I think its a shame since most times the flags blow over and end up laying on the grass within a day.

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[squirrel 0]

simply pull them all out, and kindly return them to her in a package, and request that she not do it again.

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[SansSuit 1]

Not only is it against 8(b) of the flag code "The flag should never touch anything beneath it, such as the ground .....", it also is in violation of 8(i) which says "The flag should never be used for advertising purposes in any manner whatsoever."

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[Squeak 17]

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Not only is it against 8(b) of the flag code "The flag should never touch anything beneath it, such as the ground .....", it also is in violation of 8(i) which says "The flag should never be used for advertising purposes in any manner whatsoever."

So much for free speach

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[MrBrant 0]

wow, you yanks sure give a shit about your crappy flag

[akarunway 1]

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so i get home and a real estate agent has put little American flags on a stick in every yard in the subdivision, great except that her card is attached advertising her services

commercialism at its worst, here is her email, time for a little flag etiquette education

[email protected]

Were they made in America? What say ye about this.http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article2028740.ece Free market?

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so i get home and a real estate agent has put little American flags on a stick in every yard in the subdivision, great except that her card is attached advertising her services

commercialism at its worst, here is her email, time for a little flag etiquette education

[email protected]

Were they made in America? What say ye about this.http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article2028740.ece Free market?

You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky)
My Life ROCKS!
How's yours doing?

[Gawain 0]

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Not only is it against 8(b) of the flag code "The flag should never touch anything beneath it, such as the ground .....", it also is in violation of 8(i) which says "The flag should never be used for advertising purposes in any manner whatsoever."

So much for free speach

Some might call it etiquette or respect. It's not a "law".

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[Mayberry 0]

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Some might call it etiquette or respect. It's not a "law".

I agree. this?

Don

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[SWATcop 0]

I had never seen that, great clip.

Sure its your right to desecrate the flag but it is also your right to have your ass beaten for it.

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[ZigZagMarquis 8]

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So much for free speach

Do you think freedom of speach should apply to those who would overthrow the U.S. or any other democracy that entitles its citizens to freedom of speach?

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So much for free speach

Do you think freedom of speach should apply to those who would overthrow the U.S. or any other democracy that entitles its citizens to freedom of speach?

YES absolutly

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[Beerlight 0]

wtf, we in SC or sumthin?????? Adding a bunch of don't hide the fact ya'll are making political comments. cut the crap.

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wtf, we in SC or sumthin?????? Adding a bunch of don't hide the fact ya'll are making political comments. cut the crap.

WTF are you on about I didn't add smileys

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[Beerlight 0]

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wtf, we in SC or sumthin?????? Adding a bunch of don't hide the fact ya'll are making political comments. cut the crap.

WTF are you on about I didn't add smileys

sorry, not directly at you, but this thread in general. Although you do the smiley thing on occasion......

[VTmotoMike08 0]

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so i get home and a real estate agent has put little American flags on a stick in every yard in the subdivision, great except that her card is attached advertising her services

commercialism at its worst, here is her email, time for a little flag etiquette education

[email protected]

The exact same thing happened with flags in my neighborhood, all the way in Colorado. You would think these realtors are conspiring or something
IMHO, realtors are way overpaid for how little work they do. When we sold our house, the realtor did maybe 6 hours of work between a meager advertising effort and selling paperwork, and walked off with thousands in commission. Not that I'm saying it was unfair, he played by the rules but I dont think they ever deserve as much as they make.
But that being said... I would definitely be a realtor if I didnt like being an engineer so much. I wont bitch about it anymore, maybe I should just get on the other side if I am unhappy about how overpaid they are

[billeisele 122]

The exact same thing happened with flags in my neighborhood, all the way in Colorado. You would think these realtors are conspiring or something
IMHO, realtors are way overpaid for how little work they do. When we sold our house, the realtor did maybe 6 hours of work between a meager advertising effort and selling paperwork, and walked off with thousands in commission. Not that I'm saying it was unfair, he played by the rules but I dont think they ever deserve as much as they make.
But that being said... I would definitely be a realtor if I didnt like being an engineer so much. I wont bitch about it anymore, maybe I should just get on the other side if I am unhappy about how overpaid they are

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that is why i sell mine by owner, if ya don't like the cost do it another way

as for the flag, it is Made in America, a plastic flag on a wood stick, so far the realtor has not answered the email I sent her - we'll see

Give one city to the thugs so they can all live together. I vote for Chicago where they have strict gun laws.

[ZigZagMarquis 8]

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So much for free speach

Do you think freedom of speach should apply to those who would overthrow the U.S. or any other democracy that entitles its citizens to freedom of speach?

YES absolutly

Interesting.

I have a tough time when I see the KKK or Neo-NAZIs in the U.S. using the Bill of Rights against the very people and country they would overthrow as a "shield" to spread their hate and ignorance. I very much doubt our founding fathers ever envisioned or intended such a misuse to be allowed... but that's just me.

[wmw999 2,150]

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I very much doubt our founding fathers ever envisioned or intended such a misuse to be allowed...

I agree. On the other hand, I think that they did figure that free speech could be used for issues they disagreed with.

Yes, it means you have to deal with it. But it means you deal with it when it's small, rather than much bigger.

Or something like that

Wendy W.

There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)

[warpedskydiver 0]

that is because those groups like many other enjoy the right of free speach, you or I do not have to listen.

They do not have the right to cause harm to others.

the ACLU has successfully defended NAMBLA, now I think they all need shootin' but the LAW says we can't do it.

I have the right to say it, I don't have the right to harm others.

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I very much doubt our founding fathers ever envisioned or intended such a misuse to be allowed... but that's just me.

Dont forget they are your founding fathers not mine, we still live under a British Monarchy, and even though we dont have a bill of rights we also enjoy free speech, but it's free speach for all.
Not merely those that are favourable to your audio palate. Education is the key, not stifling speach

You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky)
My Life ROCKS!
How's yours doing?

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