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LiberalFighter

(51,094 posts) Sat Jul 6, 2019, 08:00 PM Jul 2019

According to 4 U.S. Code  8. Respect for flag

(d) The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery.

Have to think that any U.S. flag on shoes would not be right. So Colin is in the right.

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According to 4 U.S. Code  8. Respect for flag (Original Post) LiberalFighter Jul 2019 OP

this is why I don't want flags on shoes, shirts, or asses Hermit-The-Prog Jul 2019 #1

I don't think that's a correct interpretation BillE Jul 2019 #2

It also says LiberalFighter Jul 2019 #7

I saw a US flag design on golf shoes that just started recently. underpants Jul 2019 #3

How about the Trumpsters that carry two flags on their cars doc03 Jul 2019 #4

First it would have to be an actual Voltaire2 Jul 2019 #5

That's changed over the years in most peoples eyes though Polybius Jul 2019 #6

fabric with stars and stripes is not a flag. a flag is a rectangle that looks like this msongs Jul 2019 #8

Right position for the wrong reason. Crunchy Frog Jul 2019 #9

Hermit-The-Prog

(33,430 posts)

1. this is why I don't want flags on shoes, shirts, or asses

Reply to LiberalFighter (Original post)

Sat Jul 6, 2019, 08:13 PM

Jul 2019

It doesn't matter if it's an obsolete flag or the current one.

BillE

(137 posts)

2. I don't think that's a correct interpretation

Reply to LiberalFighter (Original post)

Sat Jul 6, 2019, 08:20 PM

Jul 2019

I believe it's talking about actual flags being used. Flags intended to be flown on flag poles can't be used for anything else. Clothing such as pants, shirts, etc. with flag symbol or design do not apply (unless you are using an actual flag to make them). Shoes, socks and hats can also have the design without disrespecting the flag. My interpretation.

LiberalFighter

(51,094 posts)

7. It also says

Reply to BillE (Reply #2)

Sat Jul 6, 2019, 09:16 PM

Jul 2019

(i) The flag should never be used for advertising purposes in any manner whatsoever. It should not be embroidered on such articles as cushions or handkerchiefs and the like, printed or otherwise impressed on paper napkins or boxes or anything that is designed for temporary use and discard. Advertising signs should not be fastened to a staff or halyard from which the flag is flown.

underpants

(182,883 posts)

3. I saw a US flag design on golf shoes that just started recently.

Reply to LiberalFighter (Original post)

Sat Jul 6, 2019, 08:20 PM

Jul 2019

I didn't like it. My wife agreed. It looks they are walking on the flag.

doc03

(35,378 posts)

4. How about the Trumpsters that carry two flags on their cars

Reply to LiberalFighter (Original post)

Sat Jul 6, 2019, 08:20 PM

Jul 2019

to show us how patriotic they are. In my opinion that is disrespecting the flag driving around with the wind shredding it and eventually they end up on the side of the road.

Voltaire2

(13,174 posts)

5. First it would have to be an actual

Reply to LiberalFighter (Original post)

Sat Jul 6, 2019, 08:36 PM

Jul 2019

us flag, not a picture of a flag, second that section of the us code has no provision for enforcement, and finally if it did it would be unconstitutional.

But the Betsy Ross flag has become a symbol of white nationalism. And our pre civil war nation was not anything African Americans should celebrate: they were slaves in half the states and disenfranchised in the rest.