Do you know your American flag rules

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  • Опубликовано: 16 янв 2025

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  • @buzzfeedright4154
    @buzzfeedright4154 6 лет назад +130

    0:40 they legit love America so much that they have set up a process for the cremation of flags. This is American culture at its absolute finest.

    • @nope4909
      @nope4909 4 года назад +9

      thats some cult shit right there

    • @kbanghart
      @kbanghart 4 года назад +2

      Can I burn it?

    • @softwater34
      @softwater34 4 года назад +13

      @@kbanghart You can only burn a flag if you are retiring it. You can retire a flag if it is ripped or worn down.

    • @kbanghart
      @kbanghart 4 года назад +4

      @@softwater34 I'll burn it anytime I want to

    • @MichaelJ44
      @MichaelJ44 3 года назад +12

      @@kbanghart
      You can leave anytime you want also

  • @R3KL3SSS
    @R3KL3SSS 9 лет назад +317

    It really gets put in an urn? You bury it? Keep it on your mantle? It's a lot of work for a flag.
    But this ain't no typical flag

    • @norminian_k.t.3740
      @norminian_k.t.3740 8 лет назад +24

      Every national flag is no typical flag my friend.

    • @R3KL3SSS
      @R3KL3SSS 8 лет назад +3

      +NorMinIan_ K.T. Nein

    • @JS-yp6gw
      @JS-yp6gw 8 лет назад +18

      MERICA! FUCK YEA!

    • @11jloftis
      @11jloftis 7 лет назад +16

      You know how many Men and Women have died for that flag??? This is no ordinary flag. What are parents teaching their kids these days???

    • @daianmoi8528
      @daianmoi8528 7 лет назад +15

      James Loftis What a funny thing to say. Because based on age of the country and sheer population size, technically more people have died for the Chinese flag. It's not a competition. It's great to be patriotic, but don't be a fascist.

  • @wolverine9632
    @wolverine9632 6 лет назад +63

    Out for a run once, I found a mini flag on the side of the road, by a school. I had to turn back to pick it up and carry it home.

  •  6 лет назад +11

    I am a Brit. 15 years ago I witnessed a Frenchman in Bayeux deliberately disrespecting a US flag and I punched him in the face.
    When he complained, (he was a little weakling and whimpered like every liberal snowflake) I told him that there was a cemetery full of American servicemen close by who sacrificed themselves to liberate his country and since he didn't appreciate that fact, I was reminding him what the Germans would have done. He needed a reminder of what violence was. If he disrespects the dead then I will disrespect his face.
    Little creep. I hate people like this.

    • @unfadingbus
      @unfadingbus 6 лет назад +3

      Thank you, sir!

    • @twistercuber
      @twistercuber 4 года назад

      You're not a better person because you punched someone over some fabric. Actually worse you asshat.

  • @MWitt-bw7im
    @MWitt-bw7im 10 лет назад +90

    Since you guys collect them and dispose of them properly you may want to let a local boy scout troop in your area know so they can also join you and get the knowledge from us veterans. Just a thought.

    • @queenofhyenas2901
      @queenofhyenas2901 5 лет назад

      no

    • @storagecat
      @storagecat 5 лет назад +10

      When i was a scout many years ago the local vets would let us help dispose of the flags, and taught us the significance of the ritual, its a great way to share patriotic duties and to keep the American youth informed

    • @robertlenz1247
      @robertlenz1247 5 лет назад +3

      You could also contact a local fire dept. They can collect the damaged flags for you.

    • @robertowsley6173
      @robertowsley6173 4 года назад +5

      I remember we did this when I was in the scouts

    • @kbanghart
      @kbanghart 4 года назад

      @@robertowsley6173 I did too but now I wanna burn one

  • @Shade_Lite_Speedshop
    @Shade_Lite_Speedshop 4 года назад +113

    This is great I wish all these people burning and stopping on it would watch this and know what it means to these people who have served for our country🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @boataxe4605
      @boataxe4605 3 года назад +8

      @Shane995 It is freedom of speech, if one can burn a flag in an honorable way than one can also burn a flag as a form of protest. If you ban burning the flag as a form of protest but allow the burning of one for disposal according to the flag code then you are banning protest, which the flag represents our right to do. Freedom is complicated.

    • @Jesus-Eitch-Christ
      @Jesus-Eitch-Christ 3 года назад

      If you gave these vets the option of cash or flag...cash will win every time. Wars aren't won on pride, but money and "what's in it for me".

    • @Jesus-Eitch-Christ
      @Jesus-Eitch-Christ 3 года назад +3

      @Shane995 that's the whole thing about FREEDOM of speech, it's not "my way or the highway".

    • @weskirkland5850
      @weskirkland5850 3 года назад +1

      They wouldn't care. They'd laugh at you and me. I learned all this back in my boy scout days. I always remembered that one thing, about disposing of an old flag properly. I know how, but most these days think it's silly to make ceremony for it.

    • @25DBDB
      @25DBDB 3 года назад

      @@weskirkland5850 When in reality it isn’t silly it all, it is quite beautiful!

  • @albertodillon
    @albertodillon 8 лет назад +237

    I have a little American flag which is standing in my apartment and l am not American

    • @marzinjedi6437
      @marzinjedi6437 7 лет назад +48

      albert odillon if you respect the flag you're American to some people 🇺🇸

    • @ilovegodongod8979
      @ilovegodongod8979 7 лет назад +9

      He needs to show respect to his flag too....
      His ppl may call him a disgrace

    • @darinseansablan8977
      @darinseansablan8977 7 лет назад +35

      if your respect our flag, and our values, then I have no problem calling you an American!

    • @unclehraefnar
      @unclehraefnar 7 лет назад +6

      albert odillon Our American Founding Fathers knew that Americans existed as a type of human being who honors freedom and equality, in every country, long before America even existed. Americans are not named after our country, as far as I see it; our country is named after Us, The People. If you share our values, and if you are willing to fight for the rights and freedom of your people in your country, you are an American, plain and simple, and you are my family.

    • @PawlOwl
      @PawlOwl 7 лет назад +5

      why would you have a terrorist symbol on your desk?

  • @dw.imaging
    @dw.imaging 3 года назад +14

    A few years ago, I went into a Walmart super-center. Almost all of them have the American flag hung vertically at their’ entrances.
    On one side of this particular Walmart, the vertical display of the flag was facing the wrong direction. Like, the blue union stars side was on the right side of my view, instead of to the left.
    I requested to speak with the store manager (got the assistant customer service manager) and I pointed out the correct way the flag should be displayed. I asked for his commitment that the store have a crew on one of their scissor lift adjust its orientation.
    He told me that it doesn’t matter. He didn’t just make me feel that way… he literally told me no one cares and he is not going to waste company time and resources to adjust something that has been that way since the store opened. And besides, it was completely out of his control… more like, not part of his duties as a manager nor is it a duty of any of his employees so he is not going to spend any time fixing it.
    I wound up calling Walmart headquarters and explained what happened.
    I returned that Walmart approximately 30 days later and found that the flag was adjusted properly.

    • @se7ense7ens37
      @se7ense7ens37 2 года назад +1

      LMAO. You know for a FACT that that fucker got his ass fired, especially considering how much their company cares about the American flag because they are on pretty much all of their stores. Glad you made things right.

    • @EdlesÖsterreich
      @EdlesÖsterreich 10 месяцев назад

      nice job karen

  • @jaythompson6810
    @jaythompson6810 8 лет назад +56

    There is a very old American flag on a closed down business in my area. Its in really bad shape. Its shredded. I really wanna take it down but im afraid i will get in trouble for trespassing.

    • @junckmailsucks10203
      @junckmailsucks10203 8 лет назад +20

      Go to a local Police station or VFW and explain the situation. There may be someone there that can help you deal with it... just a thought.

    • @cpufreak101
      @cpufreak101 6 лет назад +8

      Jay Thompson at least it's kinda impressive it's still flying after all this time

    • @robfab5204
      @robfab5204 6 лет назад

      From the little I know about flag etiquette, this seems like the best thing to do. Especially in today's day and age, where someone who burns a flag is either protesting or destroying properly, one must be careful

    • @robfamilia662
      @robfamilia662 6 лет назад

      Jay Thompson you will get in trouble, who are you

    • @RockandrollNegro
      @RockandrollNegro 6 лет назад +10

      Let it stand as it is. It's a perfect symbol of our country; battered, segmented, disrespected, neglected, entrusted to the care of negligent decision makers, but still standing tall and flying high.

  • @bombsinitiative1994
    @bombsinitiative1994 10 лет назад +44

    I commend you OUTSTANDING gentlemen on your efforts. There are not enough of us veterans taking the initiative to properly educate others. Thank you for your great service to this country, both in and out of uniform.

    • @kevinjredmond1129
      @kevinjredmond1129 6 лет назад

      I was going to say the same thing. Thank you gentlemen, Thank you for your service to the Country!

    • @kbanghart
      @kbanghart 3 года назад

      We should all honor all veterans for their service, but remember they are fighting for all Americans, not just those who hold their same beliefs.

  • @dorothycoker8830
    @dorothycoker8830 7 лет назад +36

    My grandson took part in a flag ceremony when he was a Cub Scout. His grandfather was so proud he had his picture put in the paper. You can't really blame some people who are not informed. When I see a flag at half staff, it makes me sad because I know what it means . God bless the U. S. of A.

    • @kbanghart
      @kbanghart 3 года назад

      Who is not informed?

  • @tristanmccay2426
    @tristanmccay2426 6 лет назад +25

    My rules of the American flag are as long as it's still waves wether it's torn, dirty, blood, or dirt on it, I still stand and or salute to it no mater what. As long as our flag is still there I still respect it but people don't know how to respect it like I do and I'm only 18 years old.

    • @karinlarsen2608
      @karinlarsen2608 4 года назад +5

      The Flag represents our nation, well-put-together, vibrant colors, not torn or dirty

    • @jared6695
      @jared6695 4 года назад +5

      @@karinlarsen2608 I think if a flag is torn and tattered saluting it shows that no matter what the country is going three hardships and all we are still american

    • @kbanghart
      @kbanghart 3 года назад

      You were good until you said "people don't know how to respect it". People respect it in different ways. Did you know that it was a veteran who advised Colin Kaepernick to take a knee for the flag? I'll take a knee anytime or even burn one maybe. And on January 20, 2021 I felt like hanging one outside my house for the first time in quite a while.

    • @kbanghart
      @kbanghart 3 года назад

      @Crygo I agree with just about everything you said. Schools do try to make a lot of rules. In an environment where you have a lot of kids going thru puberty and whatnot, it can get a little wild. I can see the point there, remove all items of controversy rather than allowing them in.

    • @tammystansell406
      @tammystansell406 Год назад

      You can salute it, then find the owner of that torn flag and teach them how to respect it! A tattered flag shows disrespect, always has, always will. The only exception is during war when the flag that needs to be replaced has no replacement due to logistics ...As an old Girl Scout, we learned the rules and I still abide them out of respect for what our flag stands for.

  • @rjwalker6677
    @rjwalker6677 8 лет назад +74

    But breaking any of these rules is not illegal. Even burning a flag is not illegal in the U.S.. I am glad that is so because some of these "rules" could be interpreted wrong. Letting the flag touch the ground does not necessarily mean you are disrespecting it. Could be a short person is carrying a flag to big for him, or with to short of pole. Could be lot's of reasons. If these rules were law, it would be the biggest disrespect of the flag, because it would take away more of our freedoms. To me the flag also represents the freedom of our country. In other countries that don't have many freedoms, some of these rules are crimes and are against the law.

    • @TheAnantaSesa
      @TheAnantaSesa 8 лет назад +1

      early in the video he says they cremate the retired flags. that means burning. albeit with respect. still same oxidation effects.

    • @rjwalker6677
      @rjwalker6677 8 лет назад +5

      Didn't think of that, but you're right. That's why to me some of these "rules" go a little over board. Take children for example. If a child was handling the flag, they could do all sorts of things wrong and break the rules even if unintentionally. Are we then suppose to say children aren't allowed to handle a flag ?
      I mean where does it stop ? Also, regarding a toy flag that a child might have and abuse, the guy says it's not a toy, it's still a real flag. Well, ok, but I didn't know that and I'm 58, so many children certainly wouldn't know it. Expecting parents to make their children all treat a toy flag properly is a bit much.
      Also what if someone breaks a flag rule, (intentionally or not ) but it was in the privacy of his home and was by himself ? To me, breaking one of these rules in public would be much worse. Because now you are offending others. So there are many other things to consider than just rules.

    • @TheAnantaSesa
      @TheAnantaSesa 8 лет назад

      *i think it would be simpler if flags just belonged to the state they represent.* so then no one can pull the _private property excuse_ to justify any mistreatment.
      (if they don't have time to treat it properly they can let the government or respectful public take their property back. just like the guy who cut down a US flag from below a mexican one hung inside the US. he said he wasn't giving it back to those disrespectful people without a fight.)
      (as for kid's toys, they can use the flag colors so it would still look patriotic but not be an actual flag, also if they are sticking a flag in their mouth or dragging it on the ground then anyone has the right to go and gently take it from them. naturally the only crime in my view would be the harshness of how it is taken. but then again, if it's in private then no one has to even know about it. but if they do then they should do something about it at the time or else if they bring officers later to confiscate the flag from a private place it doesn't bring charges against them. snitch is just as responsible for that lost battle attempting to save the republic symbolically. flags might be issued on the responsibility of the manufacturer/distributer. purchase price is a donation to the state by stimulating the economy through buying an end product symbol.)

    • @deecee2837
      @deecee2837 8 лет назад +3

      I totally agree. I've even heard some of them referred to a 'Flag Nazis', because they take it so seriously that they'd overturn our Constitutional rights to freedom of expression, as well as property rights, all due to worshipping a piece of cloth. All flags are simply printed pieces of fabric, & most are printed in China. Flags neither have rights, nor do they merit them. They are not even living beings (unlike animals), & attempting to give them more importance & rights than those of U.S. citizens is a form of insanity.

    • @rjwalker6677
      @rjwalker6677 8 лет назад +1

      Yes, that's the other side of the coin. There are people on both sides. Some are as you said like "Flag Nazi's" that take the flag maybe to seriously and get offended easily with incorrect flag protocol. . Others consider it a piece of cloth. I'm kind of in between. Since the flag is a symbol of our country, I consider it more than just a piece of cloth. It has meaning. But I wouldn't worry about such things as folding it incorrectly unless doing so out in public . And only then, so as not to offend others.

  • @thcislife
    @thcislife 3 года назад +2

    My grandfather was a war war 2 veteran he fought for our flag with you guys I come from a military family thank you for your service and this video I also have two uncles who served as well it makes me cry when I see someone distroying our country's flag all them soliders who's blood is in them flags including my grandfather's my grandfather was also a MP my uncle's where navy and army

  • @ryanbillingsley26
    @ryanbillingsley26 5 лет назад +21

    I have a flag on the back of my semi truck trailer flapping in the wind. People say its disrespectful. I refuse to take it down even in the rain and snow. It dosnt matter what kind of weather were having I'm still gonna fly it

    • @diymicha4905
      @diymicha4905 4 года назад +2

      You're no patriot at all. Shame on you!

    • @asher-360
      @asher-360 4 года назад

      Is the flag weatherproof?

    • @Fireiscool255
      @Fireiscool255 4 года назад +1

      @@diymicha4905 well in America you can do basically anything and sooooo

    • @michaelgarcia5437
      @michaelgarcia5437 4 года назад

      That is Freedom

    • @kbanghart
      @kbanghart 3 года назад

      Any Republican who has a flag or Trump sign on their truck, I like to sneak over and put a Democratic bumper sticker on them!

  • @bghankhernandez
    @bghankhernandez 6 лет назад +8

    Thank you and thank you for your service!

  • @noelpadilla2694
    @noelpadilla2694 6 лет назад +28

    The number 1 flag rule: anyone can do whatever one wants with this cloth because of the ultimate symbolism it stands for, which is FREEDOM! Countless of Americans have died for the right to practice freedom of speech, whether positive or negative. So, do whatever you want with the American flag because it protects you from tyranny. GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!

    • @Chu3505
      @Chu3505 4 года назад

      We’re in Tyranny ruling now.The Russian rigged our elections that helped appointed this cronyism President in the White House now.He’s destroying this country state by state.

    • @subtlehal9061
      @subtlehal9061 4 года назад +1

      Well no. Yes freedom of speech. But you have freedom of speech until it's hurting someone.

    • @Floof_Factory
      @Floof_Factory 4 года назад

      @@subtlehal9061 aslong as we dont become Germany that bans hate speech.

    • @asonofabitchface
      @asonofabitchface 4 года назад

      Facts

    • @DanBlabbers
      @DanBlabbers 4 года назад

      No you cannot. You can’t wipe your ass with the flag and say it’s your freedom. Have some respect.

  • @daianmoi8528
    @daianmoi8528 7 лет назад +55

    It shouldn't be used as clothing... HAH.

    • @cooperdouglas1787
      @cooperdouglas1787 6 лет назад +22

      Daian Moi you shouldn't use a real flag for clothing dumbass. you can't take a real flag and see it on. a printed one is fine

    • @arieldevinci6118
      @arieldevinci6118 6 лет назад +10

      Cooper Douglas Who hurt you?

    • @itsjustforest2533
      @itsjustforest2533 5 лет назад +14

      Ariel Devinci he’s just explaining how wearing something with a national flag on it works

    • @thuledragon6663
      @thuledragon6663 5 лет назад +7

      @@cooperdouglas1787 thank fucking goodness lol, never thought of using the flag as clothes, I am good with print.

    • @ArizonaAlaskaTexas
      @ArizonaAlaskaTexas 5 лет назад +1

      Wtf ur dumb

  • @renegadetherapper
    @renegadetherapper 6 лет назад +3

    *checks to see where I put my tiny flag last to make sure there ain't no disrespect*

  • @soppingwetburgers6493
    @soppingwetburgers6493 5 лет назад +1

    How did they fit so much America in one video?

  • @johnjreckhart2429
    @johnjreckhart2429 5 лет назад +15

    I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands one nation under God indivisible with liberty and justice for all

    • @taxslave5906
      @taxslave5906 4 года назад +1

      Liberty and justice doesn’t exist in any country. Not even the United States.

    • @paulsmith2105
      @paulsmith2105 4 года назад

      They need to bring that back to schools

    • @kbanghart
      @kbanghart 3 года назад

      Mmm k

    • @kbanghart
      @kbanghart 3 года назад

      @@paulsmith2105 it IS in schools.. Maybe not ones near you

  • @brostenen
    @brostenen 8 лет назад +9

    So..... Basically, what does this tell. About people claiming and shouting about how American and patricotic they are, while wearing a flag-tshirt and a flag-hat?

    • @hagar253
      @hagar253 8 лет назад +8

      brostenen there's nothing wrong with a flag hat or clothing, as long as it isn't made out of an actual flag itself

    • @deecee2837
      @deecee2837 8 лет назад +4

      My flag is made in China. What did the Chinese do to magically give this cheap, printed piece of cloth magical powers that make it alive with feelings & rights, so that I can't do with it as I please - including sewing it onto my t-shirt? Nothing! Flag worshipers are a special kind of stupid.

    • @junckmailsucks10203
      @junckmailsucks10203 8 лет назад +6

      Dee Cee, again. You are a special kind of non appreciative of what many have given for your freedom to be so selfish.

    • @CobUNKER
      @CobUNKER 7 лет назад +1

      Just let people wear a PRINTED flag. Not an actual flag. Also people in China are forced to work due to their Maoist regime. Just because they made it doesn’t mean we can’t have meaning in the flag. Some of you people say that these flag people are ignorant. They are just simply respecting the people that fought for it and fixing broken flags. They are doing good.

    • @u.s.a.5497
      @u.s.a.5497 6 лет назад +1

      U cannot turn a normal flag into shirts or hat's or clothing. U can make one. Just not turn the flag into that

  • @Old_Gunslinger_Wild_Bill
    @Old_Gunslinger_Wild_Bill 5 лет назад +7

    00:14 what the hell is that the United mustard flag

  • @tonysalmail
    @tonysalmail 7 лет назад +3

    Bronx County Commander here, good vid guys, salute

  • @CrackaSteve
    @CrackaSteve 6 лет назад +7

    Respect!

  • @anglingnvirginia1346
    @anglingnvirginia1346 4 года назад +1

    I love what you guys are doing!! Thank you!

  • @logancraig4234
    @logancraig4234 8 лет назад +2

    i had an old flag, happily replaced!

  • @rubenscott3972
    @rubenscott3972 7 лет назад +2

    Love your veterans

  • @kimberlysmith7265
    @kimberlysmith7265 8 лет назад +4

    It might be a lot of work but its worth it ( Millions of people have give their life for this country and the freedom and rights we have ) this flag represents the honor and valor of this sovereign nation. And if you really don't want to respect the flag them you don't have a right to be in The United States of America!

    • @ajm5007
      @ajm5007 7 лет назад +1

      If you don't want to respect people's CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT to disrespect the flag, then you don't belong in my country. I fought to support and defend the CONSTITUTION, and that Constitution guarantees us each the right to disrespect the flag, if we so choose. I don't choose to do that, but to suggest those who do so choose don't belong here is the most unAmerican things you can do.

  • @suiltasnana3263
    @suiltasnana3263 5 лет назад +1

    What do you do if your flag accidentally drops or touches the floor?

  • @LandNfan
    @LandNfan 6 лет назад +2

    I wish more people thought like these guys. We always flew the flag where I worked. One of the guys was a Marine and he saw to it that the flag was treated properly and replaced when needed. He also made sure the POW-MIA flag flew right beneath it. In my 15 years as a Boy Scout leader, I always taught respect for the flag.

  • @leeleeedwards5632
    @leeleeedwards5632 3 года назад +1

    I was recently given a American flag to put on my house. On the package, it said you have to take the flag down at sunset. You also have to bring it in if it rains or snows. I didn’t know about those rules. 😳

    • @hxhdfjifzirstc894
      @hxhdfjifzirstc894 2 года назад

      Trashy restaurants like McDonald's leave their flags out in the rain, and let them get torn and shredded.

  • @ajm5007
    @ajm5007 7 лет назад +1

    The Flag Code, to be clear, is a code of ETIQUETTE, not a code of laws. Breaking it might be rude, but that's all it is.

    • @hxhdfjifzirstc894
      @hxhdfjifzirstc894 2 года назад

      Congrats, you found the sociopath loophole. Enjoy your ghetto.

  • @AffordBindEquipment
    @AffordBindEquipment 10 месяцев назад

    that shredded flag: the post office by my house had a flag up like that. I went to the manager and asked her to come outside and see. I don't think she even knew it was so disgraceful. It eventually got replaced.

  • @cpufreak101
    @cpufreak101 6 лет назад +1

    I do wonder if it's semi-respectful if it's at least burned for steam generation

  • @jesusalexisfernandezlopez8339
    @jesusalexisfernandezlopez8339 2 года назад +1

    I am not a us citizen Im from mexico an got a us flag in my posession that was torned and i have it in a box because i didnt know what i was supposed to do it with it throwing it a way just seemed disrespectful and this is the reason for me looking at this videos to see how to properly dispose of it

  • @vexilloviolet
    @vexilloviolet 3 года назад +1

    I appreciate what y'all do for the honorable flag of the nation. I do have a few questions: are there any rules on flag washing or cleaning? How do I most respectfully clean or fix a flag? If a flag is torn (by wear and tear by the wind) is it respectful to repair it, or is it better to just let nature take it's course and eventually cremate it?

    • @kbanghart
      @kbanghart 3 года назад

      I think once it is damaged, the good thing is to hold a ceremony and incinerate it, like the scouts.

  • @candycerednour1175
    @candycerednour1175 3 года назад

    I bought a bunch of 4th of July decorations during the 4th. I went to the Dollar Tree and got these cheap American Flags that came with a plastic pole and I hung them up on each side of my house. Here it is, November now, and these flags are falling apart. Even though these flags only cost a dollar, they are extremely cheaply made, would I still take them down to my local VFW and have them properly dispose them? Or would they send me away thinking that I was crazy for suggesting they would dispose of these cheap flags? I definitely don't want to leave them hanging up

  • @nuttynick9605
    @nuttynick9605 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for your service

  • @HoneyDubey23
    @HoneyDubey23 4 года назад

    Can I put a mounted Flag on my fence with a light?

    • @TheLAGopher
      @TheLAGopher 4 года назад

      You could put it up without a light during the day time as long as you take it down at dusk.

  • @s4mb0ne
    @s4mb0ne 6 лет назад +1

    Proud to be an Eagle Scout who can retire flags like these.

  • @ssskanderbeg2906
    @ssskanderbeg2906 5 лет назад +1

    But why burned???

  • @iamgamerfun4032
    @iamgamerfun4032 7 лет назад +1

    I remembered burning flags in boy scouts and I remember feeling the amount of respect we had for that flag. We had a long speech about what that flag done for us as we properly disposed of the worn tattered flags. To this day it sticks to me as I see all of these kids stepping on our flag, hanging it upside down, and burning the flag. It's one thing to burn a flag if they are worn so long as it is being properly disposed of and treated with respect, it's another to fucking burn it like it's a fucking blanket. Even when I was in boy scouts and really had no idea at the time the amount of respect that goes toward our flag, I was quiet, and emotional, feeling the spirit that this flag carries.

    • @kbanghart
      @kbanghart 3 года назад

      I agree, I really enjoyed learning about that in boy scouts also. However now that I am older and have been educated more in the history of this country, I understand that sometimes it is the right thing to do to take a knee for the flag.

    • @iamgamerfun4032
      @iamgamerfun4032 3 года назад

      @@kbanghart I believe it is disrespectful to take a knee for the flag mostly for the soldiers overseas. They dont take a knee as they fight for our freedom, and neither should we

    • @kbanghart
      @kbanghart 3 года назад

      @@iamgamerfun4032 I certainly respect that viewpoint. However it is worthwhile to consider that it is a veteran who suggested to Colin Kaepernick that he should take a knee. So, not all veterans themselves feel the same about this issue.

  • @Ryan-sq1tz
    @Ryan-sq1tz 3 года назад

    We were in a rush and we thought the flag dropped. Thank god it didn’t

  • @miracle231
    @miracle231 9 лет назад +7

    This was a great video. Thank you to you two men for caring for our nation flag. There are so many people now that don't care about the flag anymore. I too still respect the flag. This is why I am on here today, because I researched how to hang the flag vertical.

  • @carolusrex2376
    @carolusrex2376 7 лет назад

    If I'm correct, when disposing of a flag you're supposed to cut out the blue field so that it's separate from the 13 stripes. At this point, since it no longer forms a flag, it's to be burned.

    • @bcsviewer1
      @bcsviewer1 7 лет назад

      True: The Flag code says: The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting
      emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably
      by burning.
      To the Military, Its the separation of the strips from the stars.

    • @thethreebeans8078
      @thethreebeans8078 6 лет назад +1

      Throw it in the trash

  • @lauraharris60
    @lauraharris60 7 лет назад +10

    Thank you for doing this and putting your own money into new Flags Respectfully yours thank you for respecting our country. This should be mandatory to be taught in our schools to our students.

  • @olov244
    @olov244 7 лет назад

    what about trucks that display them improperly in the bed or off the bumper? they are supposed to be from a window or the front fender as far as I know, and what about if they touch dirt/water in the bed of the truck?

  • @jamesherring5140
    @jamesherring5140 6 лет назад +2

    You give the flag to the VFW and they take care of the flag

  • @lescobrandon3047
    @lescobrandon3047 3 года назад

    I learned it all when I was a Boy Scout in Massapequa. Since i bought my house in 1971, the flag has been flown from my 25 ft. Pole 24 hours every day. Now I added LED spotlight to replace the tungsten light. The only time I leave the flag off the poll is during heavy winds. But the Scouts are being destroyed.

  • @cc8722
    @cc8722 3 года назад

    What if we cannot burn the old flag in the city? How do you discard it properly?

  • @CerveloR5
    @CerveloR5 3 года назад

    As I'm currently house shopping, I want 16ft flagpole installed on my property. Thank you posting this video on how to rise it, lower it and to take care of it!

    • @kbanghart
      @kbanghart 3 года назад

      Did you find a house yet? Hopefully you can find one with a little bit of space between neighbors, so they won't get upset by your flagpole

  • @youtuberstwitch9861
    @youtuberstwitch9861 4 года назад +2

    I think the American flag is the most beautiful flag

  • @whitealliance9540
    @whitealliance9540 5 лет назад

    A random substitute teacher taught us some of this in 6th grade. I still remember this. Thanks Mr. Ryans hope you doing good$

  • @blakesalisbury675
    @blakesalisbury675 6 лет назад +1

    So when they mention wearing the flag does that mean I can’t wear a physical flag or I can’t wear items with the stars and strips on them?

  • @josepharmanno2761
    @josepharmanno2761 3 года назад

    Does it matter if its raining out or weather of any kind ?

  • @sir.phillip2697
    @sir.phillip2697 4 года назад

    Thank you folk for your service ive also herd of another way to retire a flag i think it was to bury it also it only requires you replace the flag if it is damaged beyond repair i just wanted to throw that in if you can you should repair it

    • @sir.phillip2697
      @sir.phillip2697 4 года назад

      @Matthew actually no its not
      infct i would say its more respectful

  • @TheOriginalWB
    @TheOriginalWB 3 года назад

    Thanks guys.

  • @ISoloYouRelax
    @ISoloYouRelax 5 лет назад

    My fiance and I we're driving and they seen an American flag on the right side of a truck and asked why it was backwards. I told them it wasn't backwards. They didn't understand what I meant so I told them the American flag wasn't supposed to be seen retreating. That seeing the flag from our point of view it was correct. They didn't know this.

  • @midninteranger4315
    @midninteranger4315 5 лет назад

    Any flag no matter the size is a REAL FLAG. People in this country has no idea what that flag means untill someone in your family serves for the meaning of it...

  • @djedelberg7254
    @djedelberg7254 6 лет назад

    You only burn the blue part then you barrie the red and white part

  • @claytonhill5688
    @claytonhill5688 6 лет назад +1

    It respectable to burn a flag when it’s damaged, Boy Scouts and my marine brother taught me how to respectably burn a flag when it’s out of standard

  • @galexeqe
    @galexeqe 7 лет назад +1

    took down a flag from an establishment and replaced it at their own expense
    WOW if the establishment cared so little about the the flag that they allowed it to end up in that condition and were too cheap to spring for a new one it makes you wonder why they flew the flag it in the first place

  • @francisco4benites
    @francisco4benites 7 лет назад +11

    Smh why on earth would you say you can't wear the flag on clothes or a head band smh even the army has the flag on it it's showing pride

    • @seangilbert7365
      @seangilbert7365 6 лет назад +6

      It refers to actual flags, not patterns that resemble the flag, or patches (as on military uniforms).

    • @twistercuber
      @twistercuber 4 года назад

      @Jason Blowhard’s Strength and Fitness That's still not a very good thing to do but I think it's people are too patriotic at this point thinking everything is disrespect.

  • @user-vs5kf1rl5v
    @user-vs5kf1rl5v 5 лет назад +2

    I'm in ROTC, so I knew all these rules

  • @BigCatchGaming
    @BigCatchGaming 7 лет назад

    Can someone answer a question for me? Is it moral to fly a flag from a non military vehicle? I know it is legal, but is it against the flag code or considered wrong?

    • @cooperdouglas1787
      @cooperdouglas1787 6 лет назад

      BeepBoppingCherries no i dont think so, you can ask your local vfw though

  • @megs905
    @megs905 6 лет назад +3

    Really burn them? Wtf

    • @karinlarsen2608
      @karinlarsen2608 4 года назад

      so it's just not wadded up and thrown in a rag bag

  • @democratsunite5754
    @democratsunite5754 6 лет назад +2

    It’s just a piece of cloth. Just throw it way in the trash can.

  • @Bread45
    @Bread45 3 года назад

    I fly a flag my grandparents flew over several wars and i hate it when somebody tells me to take down my ragged old flag I won't do it

  • @generalkenobi4881
    @generalkenobi4881 4 года назад

    I think it depends on how the flag became tattered

  • @masonjudd3484
    @masonjudd3484 7 лет назад

    The original flag code has nothing in it saying that if it touches the ground it has to be burned. There is nothing in the flag code saying that it can’t touch the ground. If a flag touches the ground you should just pick it up as soon as possible.

    • @masonjudd3484
      @masonjudd3484 7 лет назад

      Since the civil war we have put it in the flag code.

  • @joshuawilburn2535
    @joshuawilburn2535 4 года назад

    One thing failed mentioned was why a veteran would fly it upside down.

    • @zazer622
      @zazer622 4 года назад

      You fly the American flag upside down in a time of crisis, an example would be John F Kennedy’s assassination.

  • @KING-bt1tm
    @KING-bt1tm 3 года назад

    My school: (Ignores every rule)
    Seriously tho my school used to fly a severely torn flag (like absolutely unrecognisable) for years and years until some community member felt bad and donated a new one.

  • @tonykelly1124
    @tonykelly1124 4 года назад +1

    My step-dad tells me this

  • @EwokNubNub
    @EwokNubNub 7 лет назад

    it's not wrong to fly a flag at night, as long as it's being lit by a light

  • @jacobhalo7232
    @jacobhalo7232 7 лет назад

    Wasn’t Thomas horn on a video about stolen valor

  • @jasd1183
    @jasd1183 7 лет назад +2

    Old glory

  • @BradThePitts
    @BradThePitts 6 лет назад

    My neighbor collects tattered flags and burns them at Cub Scout campouts ceremoniously.

  • @joelaranjo2949
    @joelaranjo2949 3 года назад

    MEN AMONST BOYS ! God bless you gentleman ! THANK FOR YOUR SERVICE ! People today forget why they can talk all the trash they talk about this GLORIOUS CONTRY of ours. Because of the men and women who fought for EVERYONE to have their RIGHTS . Thank you for ALL you do and have done.

  • @bruhism173
    @bruhism173 4 года назад +1

    I wish for a time of extreme dire need that we didn't have to turn the flag upside down cause it sorta disrespectful

  • @bobstringer1739
    @bobstringer1739 3 года назад

    So, what do you do with the American flags that were made in China ?

  • @adamcrofts9903
    @adamcrofts9903 5 лет назад

    Excuse me but how does jacksfilms super flag fall into this category?

  • @minetmancorporal50
    @minetmancorporal50 7 лет назад +1

    I not going to give up on my flag im going to sow it back together

  • @isaacburunov3135
    @isaacburunov3135 3 года назад

    I fly a flag on my truck and it is really expensive to replace every time it rips. Is there a well built flag that you would suggest using that will last a while

    • @kbanghart
      @kbanghart 3 года назад

      Don't fly it on your truck, are you a Trump supporter?

    • @Elizabethvelasquez9321
      @Elizabethvelasquez9321 3 года назад

      @@kbanghart I fail to see how flying a flag on a truck is Trumpian behavior.

    • @kbanghart
      @kbanghart 3 года назад

      @@Elizabethvelasquez9321 You do? Every single flag I saw flying on a truck around election time was from a Trump supporter. Fairly easy to spot, because they also have other stickers on their vehicles. I did see a few for Biden, but they were obviously Biden flags.

    • @Elizabethvelasquez9321
      @Elizabethvelasquez9321 3 года назад

      @@kbanghart Huh. Well, I don't fly any flags but don't assume someone's political affiliation based on the position of their flag.

    • @kbanghart
      @kbanghart 3 года назад +1

      @@Elizabethvelasquez9321 that's your choice.

  • @republicansareoffendedeasi821
    @republicansareoffendedeasi821 6 лет назад

    Come to senath Missouri they never take the Maine flag down and it's starting to rip if it's raining it stays up I don't think they replace the light bulbs in several years so it's not loud.

  • @michael.starbuck1998
    @michael.starbuck1998 8 лет назад +1

    It just kind of ticks me off sometimes when I see people fly any kind of flag when it's tore up, even if it's not an American flag. The minutes my flag starts to get rips on it, I get a new flag. Some people just keep their flags flying when it's all tore up, when it rains a whole lot and wipes the coloring of the flag and all that. But yes, I gotta be fair though, we do have freedom of speech and people are going to do those kinds of things no matter what. But I'm just voicing my opinion. I just think it's kind of stupid when people fly tore up or warn out flags. I usually fly and American flag on the back of my truck along with a Don't Tread On Me flag, but I do not fly them when they're losing their color from so much rain, getting ripped up, or anything like that.

    • @deecee2837
      @deecee2837 8 лет назад

      Take it as a sign you live in a free country & rejoice. My 'made in China' flag is a little worse for wear, but still has some life left in it. At least it's recognizable as an American flag. Unless the flag-worshiping, Flag Nazis want to buy me a new one, I will not prematurely take it down. . As long as people can recognize it's the American Flag, then the message is sent that I'm proud to be an American - where at least I know I'm free... And when I finally do replace it, it'll be crumpled up & thrown into the trash, where it belongs. Burning polyester & nylon contributes to air pollution.

    • @michael.starbuck1998
      @michael.starbuck1998 8 лет назад

      *****​ I can understand that, but like I said, I'm just voicing my opinion.

    • @junckmailsucks10203
      @junckmailsucks10203 8 лет назад +1

      Dee Cee - there are flag recycling centers that will take care of the Nylon for you. There are other ways to "respectfully" retire an American flag than just burning. Next time buy a flag that isn't made in China if you're such great Lee Greenwood quoting Patriot.

  • @alexreiser6325
    @alexreiser6325 3 года назад +2

    Our poor beautiful flag. It saddened me beyond belief seeing it flown proudly alongside the traitors' battle flag on the 6th, smashing windows and using the pole to bludgeon officers defending our great nation. It deserves better, and we must give it better.

  • @dallase1
    @dallase1 7 лет назад

    What About flying it on your Car or using it in Advertising any product other the the American Flag It's Self?

  • @BootlegNFT
    @BootlegNFT 6 лет назад +1

    I thought us, Boy Scouts did flag retirement ceremonies (I’ve only seen them burn it though)

  • @lindapowell117
    @lindapowell117 3 года назад

    Fold it properly and take it to a VFW or other source for proper disposal. Even in its demise it deserves honor.

  • @bmaiceman
    @bmaiceman 3 года назад

    Once when I was about 12 or 13 I guess. I used to make money dumpster diving in SO CA for recyclable cans bottles etc. So one day I open a dumpster tgat was on one of my route and found a LOT like 25 Full size American flags. Some where litely torn on the edges most where just faded and old. Had to be at least 25 . the dumpster was used by a property manager place which managed like 40 property's in town. So my hues is many property's had poles with flags. And those where torn and worn so someone was sent out to replace them. And the old flags went to the dumpster. I spent 45 min digging them out just to find only 1 bag of trash had 10 soda cans in it. I was pisst as I put them all back... Cussing the whole time.

  • @removechan10298
    @removechan10298 Месяц назад +1

    You can have a USA flag designed bandana, but not use a USA flag as a bandana.

  • @SUPRAMIKE18
    @SUPRAMIKE18 7 лет назад

    i have a flag thats torn my grandmother gave me it used to be on our familys car but now its been on my bedroom door for 22 years and i dont plan on moving it any time soon and next to it is my grandfathers soviet hammer and sickle

  • @lidiasmith1579
    @lidiasmith1579 2 года назад

    I donate my old flag to the salvation arm yearly. It was suggested by them for me to do so. So , I donate clothes and stuff along with my old flag. I know they will do the right thing with it ,with it with respect.

  • @GovindGuptaWittyWriter
    @GovindGuptaWittyWriter 7 лет назад +1

    To americans : - Stop also making a flag your personal Underwear !

  • @mariomuccino6040
    @mariomuccino6040 6 лет назад +2

    THE AMERICAN FLAG SHOULD NEVER EVER BE DISRESPECTED. NO OTHER COUNTRY ON THE FACE OF THE EARTH, HAS THE FREEDOMS THAT AMERICA DOES. AND THAT'S BECAUSE OF OUR BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN WHO FOUGHT AND DIED UNDER THIS GREAT FLAG. OUR FLAG IS UNIQUE, SHE REPRESENTS EACH AND EVERYONE OF US IN AMERICA. AND ABOVE ALL THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO SERVED AND DIED FOR OUR FREEDOMS.UNITED STATES NAVY VETERAN MARIO J. MUCCINO JR.

    • @taqq
      @taqq 5 лет назад

      Why a she?

    • @mariomuccino6040
      @mariomuccino6040 5 лет назад

      Choke Dolly owo GOOD YOUR NOT WELCOME

    • @taqq
      @taqq 5 лет назад

      Damn did I just resume a fight 😂

    • @mariomuccino6040
      @mariomuccino6040 5 лет назад

      TaquitoYT COMMUNISTS ARE NOT PATRIOTS. YOU LIVE IN THIS COUNTRY YOU DAM SURE SHOULD RESPECT THIS COUNTRY. AND IF YOU DON'T RESPECT OUR COUNTRY THAN LEAVE, WE PATRIOTS DON'T WANT OUR CHILDREN EXPOSED TO COMMUNISTS BRAIN WASHING DEMOCRATS FROM THE LEFT. U.S. NAVY VETERAN MARIO J. MUCCINO JR.

    • @taqq
      @taqq 5 лет назад

      Mario Muccino Cough cough USA - School shooters, Fights, Dumb people killing others. And why caps, I can see.

  • @asdqwe8837
    @asdqwe8837 3 года назад

    I always put the flag on the ground when I burn it.

  • @rowan7535
    @rowan7535 Год назад

    If the flag touches the ground on accident then that's fine if it's a mistake

  • @officerpizza2239
    @officerpizza2239 7 лет назад +17

    I respect my flag too but its just a flag no human.

    • @jerrybaker8582
      @jerrybaker8582 4 года назад

      The flag may not be human but it does represent the 1000's of men and women who died so you can live in freedom.

  • @bb.w7450
    @bb.w7450 5 лет назад +1

    They do it with respect....yes