Richard320
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Which if I remember correctly is also considered a no-no, along with clothing, but rarely gets noticed.I would share your outrage on that if it truly were an American flag, but it looks like a blanket woven to look like an American flag to me.
So contact Decked and bring it up with them. Posting here won't do much good.This ad for Decked just came across my facebook feed. They're using an American flag as a seat cushion! It's against the flag code and it's really disrespectful.
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I did. But there's also strength in numbers.So contact Decked and bring it up with them. Posting here won't do much good.
Guess it depends on how offended one wants to be. There are thousands of other examples of products that go against the flag code, which is just a common courtesy thing, that I haven't seen you comment about. Shoot, there are guys on this very forum with flag decals facing the wrong direction on the passenger sides of their trucksI did. But there's also strength in numbers.
While that may be true, there are far more important things going on in the world right now to worry about, no matter which side of the aisle you're on. Maybe it wasn't the best choice for Decked to use in a photo, but it wouldn't keep me from buying their products if I wanted something they're selling.Which if I remember correctly is also considered a no-no, along with clothing, but rarely gets noticed.
Yep, that covers a LOT of things too. Disposable? Ever been to an Independence Day picnic?I guess it depends on how it's viewed, either based on the "rules" vs custom.
There are a lot of American Flag bikinis out there that I probably don't have an issue with. However, if it's a piece that will be stepped on, I don't think it's good idea.
I Googled this, so hoping it's accurate: Flag Code (U.S.C. Title 4, chapter 5), the American flag is not supposed to be reproduced in any manner that is disposable or touch the ground in any way. So technically, using an American flag doormat or similar is a violation of the Flag Code.
I suspect though in that Decked picture that the American flag is there to highlight the American made aspect of the product, and likely not actually used in an offending way?
If there's not 50 stars and 13 stripes it ain't the flag it's just red white and blue stars and stripes.
Yep, that covers a LOT of things too. Disposable? Ever been to an Independence Day picnic? View attachment 156090
How about clothing? Well, I'm not turning these girls in. View attachment 156091
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You misunderstood my comment about flags in vehicles. I know the proper orientation for them. Many people don't buy the reverse image flag for passenger sideJust to clear things up, they are referring to official flags that should not be used as clothing, mats, etc. Printing the likeness of the flag is NOT the flag. I do agree that the flag code clearly states that it should never be used as a mat or in any advertising.
Regarding the passenger side vehicle flag facing backwards, that is the correct layout. Since the flag has the field of blue on the top left when looking at it on one side, the opposite side of the flag when on a pole and going forward into battle would show the field of blue to the right when on the right side .
"This blue star field must always face towards the front, in the highest position of honor, followed by the flag’s red and white stripes, so the blue field of stars on the U.S. flag patch must be “reversed” so that its position is in front as troops move forward.
If the flag was not worn “backward” on the right sleeve of a military uniform, according to protocol, then it would appear as if it were retreating.
When the U.S. flag is displayed on any object that is moving, including a person in uniform, the field of blue must be displayed towards the front of the object.