Very nice!
I admire your patriotism and the time & effort it took to create your mural!
Although I always revere displays like this, they open an old wound for me.
I was a supervisor at a small public office when the 911 terror attacks occurred. In a patriotic effort, I posted this picture on the office bulletin board:
Shortly afterward, I was approached by an irate representative of the American Legion who informed me that the picture was disrespectful and a breach of flag etiquette. Figuring he was some kind of nut, I politely told him to take a hike.
Later that day, I got a call from my boss who in no uncertain terms told me to remove the picture. He had received a complaint from our state representative! Apparently, the guy from the American Legion had some political clout!
To this day, that incident sticks in my craw. No one in the office at the time, nor anyone I've talked to since, ever took offense at this or any other similar image. I wasn't sitting on the flag or blowing my nose on it, I just don't understand.
I've searched from time to time for guidelines on flag etiquette and the only thing I've found is this from USFlag.org
"The flag should never be used as a decoration
Using a flag for drapery, or for covering the front of a desk or podium is against the flag code. In fact, using the flag for any decoration is forbidden. Red, white and blue bunting is supposed to be used instead. And, according to the guidelines, blue should always go on top."
June 14 is Flag Day,and there are several things that people may not be aware is disrespectful to the stars and stripes.
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To me, this isn't totally applicable since it refers to the flag itself, not an image.
Sorry for the rant and PLEASE do not take this as any form of criticism! I truly admire displays like this and am curious how others here feel about the subject.
Flag but an artist picture .
