The US flag code is absurd.

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The US flag code is absurd.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Flag_Code

Some of the absurdity comes from things specifically prohibited, that people do anyway (like using the flag in advertising, or on paper plates, or wearing depictions of it). Other absurdity comes from the flag worship that has arisen.
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Pfft. Remember that crazy former cop in the Philippines who shot a couple of Hong Kong tourists?

He was buried in a coffin draped with a Philippine flag. Because our flag code technically didn't prevent criminals from having it draped on their coffin.

I'd like to note that we also basically copied our flag code from America's.
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I love the flag code. It's fun to point out to people claiming to " be patriots" and "respect the flag" routinely violate the manner in which you are supposed to treat the flag.
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yeah. And the extensive detail on how it's ok to wear it, where, what you're supposed to do when it goes by, etc.

Flag pin near heart=ok
Flag on tshirt, or flag embroidered on a polo over heart=not ok.
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When the national anthem is played or sung;
When the flag is not displayed, all present should face toward the music.
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