An Example of what NOT to do

Here again, we get an idea of what some people are thinking.

I - Eric - received this via the contact form:

This is really a comment. I purchased a package of two 12x18" American Flags at Walmart for $1.86.

It is my intention to remove them from their poles and turn them upside down as a sign of DISTRESS.

I looked at the flag etiquette website,www.usa-flag-site.gov/etiquette, and it states that this is a sign of distress.

I can't think of a better time to do this and wondered if it wouldn't be a good idea to share this idea with others that might want to do the same thing?

I think a sea of upsidedown flags pretty much says it all.

If you think this idea has merit please share it, otherwise we will be the two people with the upsidedown flags. God Bless you ALL for doing all of this planning.

My Response:

According to Title 36, USC, Chapter 10, § 176:

"The flag should never be displayed with the union down, except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property."

Neither your life nor your property will be in danger at our Tea Party, and we will not have people using such a signal which is reserved to very rare and grave circumstances to make a political statement.

Your Actions would bring disgrace to our flag, our country, and our movement by doing this.

I respectfully ask that you do not do this.

Have a Blessed Easter,

Eric

We have enough concerns right now than a bunch of people trying to disgrace our flag and our country.

The inverted flag is a signal for a geniune, IMMEDIATE, emergency of life, limb or property, and while some of us may think that this is an appropraite signal.. it is not. Ever heard of the story about the "Boy Who Cried Wolf?"

Anyone doing this will be asked to leave. We are not militants. We are not fanatics. We are Americans.

Eric