Flag

Intrepid · 04-11-2005, 09:52 AM

hey, you know when a flag has been up for a long time and it starts getting ripped.
What do you do with it?

i mean doesn't it feel weird throwing it in a bin, and obviously you can't burn it, so what do you do with it?

Arvon · 04-11-2005, 10:02 AM

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Originally posted by Intrepid:
hey, you know when a flag has been up for a long time and it starts getting ripped.
What do you do with it?

i mean doesn't it feel weird throwing it in a bin, and obviously you can't burn it, so what do you do with it?

In the US they are burned with a lot of ceremony. Usually the VFW will take care of it. You should have some similar rules for your country.

Bungleau · 04-11-2005, 10:20 AM

Ditto what Arvon said. Burning is the correct method for disposing of an American flag (not sure about the other 180+ countries in the world)... it's just not done in the "waving it through the streets" method. With dignity and respect... and your local veterans organization will probably be happy to handle it.

Jorath Calar · 04-11-2005, 11:14 AM

Never leave a flag up for a long time, here it should not be put up before 7 am and must be taken down before midnight... by law, imagine that. Also good idea to take them down when the wind goes over 12 m/s, they last much longer.

Bungleau · 04-11-2005, 12:08 PM

AFAIK, the official rule in the US is that it can't be up in the dark unless it is spotlighted. It's all about respect...

Iron Greasel · 04-11-2005, 01:24 PM

I've never believed in flags, so I'd say throw it away. If you happen to respect it more than that, can't help you. I don't know what you australians do with your flags.

shamrock_uk · 04-11-2005, 02:16 PM

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The ritualized burning of the American flag is considered an appropriate way to dispose of a damaged or soiled flag. According to The Flag Burning Page, "the American Legion and Boy Scouts burn thousands of flags every year in respectful retirement ceremonies".

The Wikipedia page does seem to imply that this is mainly an American thing.

I'd just put it in the bin [img]smile.gif[/img]

Kakero · 04-11-2005, 05:48 PM

I just throw it away. No rules about flags in the country.

Intrepid · 04-12-2005, 10:30 AM

thanks,
I'll at least wrap it up nicely or something.

Jani · 04-13-2005, 02:22 PM

So you burn your flags in the States too? Newer seen that on TV

On a more serious tone. I think burning is the only way to rid your flag. Iron Greasel would you honestly just throw our loved blue and white to garbage bin?

04-11-2005, 10:20 AM	#3
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Ditto what Arvon said. Burning is the correct method for disposing of an American flag (not sure about the other 180+ countries in the world)... it's just not done in the "waving it through the streets" method. With dignity and respect... and your local veterans organization will probably be happy to handle it. __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

04-11-2005, 12:08 PM	#5
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	AFAIK, the official rule in the US is that it can't be up in the dark unless it is spotlighted. It's all about respect... __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

04-11-2005, 01:24 PM	#6
Iron Greasel Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: July 13, 2004 Location: Finland Age: 35 Posts: 1,701	I've never believed in flags, so I'd say throw it away. If you happen to respect it more than that, can't help you. I don't know what you australians do with your flags. __________________

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04-11-2005, 09:52 AM	#1
Intrepid Symbol of Cyric Join Date: March 28, 2003 Location: Australia Age: 37 Posts: 1,124	hey, you know when a flag has been up for a long time and it starts getting ripped. What do you do with it? i mean doesn't it feel weird throwing it in a bin, and obviously you can't burn it, so what do you do with it?

04-11-2005, 11:14 AM	#4
Jorath Calar Harper Join Date: October 6, 2001 Location: Iceland Posts: 4,706	Never leave a flag up for a long time, here it should not be put up before 7 am and must be taken down before midnight... by law, imagine that. Also good idea to take them down when the wind goes over 12 m/s, they last much longer.

04-11-2005, 05:48 PM	#8
Kakero 40th Level Warrior Join Date: March 24, 2002 Posts: 10,215	I just throw it away. No rules about flags in the country.

04-12-2005, 10:30 AM	#9
Intrepid Symbol of Cyric Join Date: March 28, 2003 Location: Australia Age: 37 Posts: 1,124	thanks, I'll at least wrap it up nicely or something.

04-13-2005, 02:22 PM	#10
Jani Dungeon Master Join Date: August 26, 2002 Location: Finland Age: 44 Posts: 67	So you burn your flags in the States too? Newer seen that on TV On a more serious tone. I think burning is the only way to rid your flag. Iron Greasel would you honestly just throw our loved blue and white to garbage bin?

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