Comment on Red, White and Blue

• seathru@quokk.au ⁨20⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  Huh, TIL. I guess throwing it on the ground was against flag code but not the actual burning.

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  • FlexibleToast@lemmy.world ⁨19⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    The burning after it touches the ground is actually what you’re supposed to do according to the flag code.

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    • seathru@quokk.au ⁨10⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      That, I also learned, is a common misconception. Flag code just says pick it up off the ground.

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      • FlexibleToast@lemmy.world ⁨8⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

        You’re correct

        Contrary to an urban legend, the flag code does not state that a flag that touches the ground should be burned. Instead, the flag should be moved so it is not touching the ground.

        I guess just if it gets tattered you’re supposed to dispose of it properly.

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