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[Parashooter]

§ 176. Respect for flag

No disrespect should be shown to the flag of the United States of America . . .
(b) The flag should never touch anything beneath it, such as the ground, the floor, water, or merchandise.
(c) The flag should never be carried flat or horizontally, but always aloft and free.
(d) The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery. . .
(h) The flag should never be used as a receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying, or delivering anything .

(These opinions are those of our elected representatives acting on behalf of the people of the U.S.A.)

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[daveboy]

§ 176. Respect for flag

No disrespect should be shown to the flag of the United States of America . . .
(b) The flag should never touch anything beneath it, such as the ground, the floor, water, or merchandise.
(c) The flag should never be carried flat or horizontally, but always aloft and free.
(d) The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery. . .
(h) The flag should never be used as a receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying, or delivering anything .

(These opinions are those of our elected representatives acting on behalf of the people of the U.S.A.)

Parashooter

As a regular reader of this forum, I have learned a lot from you and respect your opinions. Also, I certainly appreciate and agree with you concerning the respect due our flag. However, I for one (and maybe the only one) see no disrespect when it is used in a display such as this. Now if the original poster were photographing his rifle with the flag in order to sell it, then I would have a problem. All the items in the photos were used to defend that flag and what it stands for, so I think it is fitting. I have also photographed a couple of WWII milsurps on a 48 star flag that was used to drape the coffin of a friend's father who fought in that war (see my avatar). I figured since he defended our nation with those rifles then he wouldn't mind.

I think one must consider the context when applying the rules you quote. For example, the rule stating that the flag must NEVER touch anything beneath it. Who would object when the flag is draped over a the coffin of a fallen patriot? Also, the flag should never be used as wearing apparel or worn on clothing, but when displayed on the sleeve of our men and women in combat it is of course no problem. I say it again...consider the context.

By the way...very nice Krag!

daveboy

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para - im going on record standing with you on the need for respect , but respctfully agreeing in this case as ive alrready stated that no disrespect was meant , therre are many out there that do so regularly that deserve our wrath ,

as to photos - yes , some , but not all that good i fear , but i will share -




these were my 93 spanish mauser-still have it but seling soon , 92/96-still have it , 96-not shown , and 98 , no longer in hand ,



this is my 99 - still have it ,



and in my display before i started selling off my US collection ,




sorry they are not better - perhaps i will retake some as i go along