Hi again cadets. I hope you are enjoying your assignments in JROTC. This week as we have studied the American Flag and it's history we have learned the proper way to respect and care for our National Flag. Imagine my surprise when I first saw this story in the news over a year ago and there seems to be more stories like them about our National Standard. Please watch the following video and post your own response to the video. Find a second story or video that relates to our U.S. Flag and post it back to our site and lastly, remember to post your comments on one of your peer's work. Remember to stay positive on your critiques and to motivate your peers to do better. Here is your news story to watch.
I think this may be an example of miscommunication between the management and someone filing a complaint. But it's also a question of, when is it okay to bend the rules? If you bend the rules for this man to fly his American flag, next you might have someone asking to fly the flag of another country and soon everyone will be flying whatever they feel like from the front of their balconies and the no banner rule will be pointless.
ReplyDeleteIn the case that this man would like to move away and hang whatever he wants from his own private domicile, where is a website he can refer to when trying to hang his flag the right way. (Please ignore the slightly NSFW ads on the side. Those have nothing to do with patriotism.)
http://dailycaller.com/2014/11/11/heres-how-you-fly-an-american-flag-photos/
I agree with you. The media is making this seem like a bigger deal than it actually is and making it appear as if the management does like like people showing american pride which is untrue. it does indeed have nothing to do with patriotism. in the case the flag should be seen as for what it is A BANNER which violates the law.
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DeleteI agree with you because I think that if he breaks the rules other people will follow his example and think that it is ok to break the rules. Also, people might think is fine to fly the flag of another country and I think that isn't right. I also think that then rules will be pointless as well.
DomG5
DeleteI also agree with what you are saying, in fact I thought the same things when I watched this video. If they allow this man to break or bend rules, soon enough you'll have others wanting to do the same .. Rules are there for a reason and as you said it's a question of when it is okay to bend them.
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I believe this is a misunderstanding between the apartment resident and the management and has little to do with patriotism and American pride. The management frowned upon the hanging of any type of blanket or cloth, which is technically a cloth, despite what is represents, violates the law and as a tenant the man should respect and obey that law. The management perceives the flag as a cloth that is draped over his balcony which violates the policy, however the resident sees it as a symbolic representation of the nation and a depiction of patriotism, hence the juxtaposing and misunderstanding ideas.
The man does not have the proper authority to raise the flag. he shouldn't violate the law and should not raise the flag outside his window, for it is not his own property. as the journalist said, the law states that anyone can raise the flag in their own property.
The american flag should not be an exception to the no banner policy because delinquents can use it as an excuse to do something illegal. The problem can be avoided if the man simply relocated the flag allowing the management to be satisfied and he will be able to show American pride.
Also, as a tenant the man must receive permission from the management to raise the flag and didn't receive it.
This website explains the rules of raising the flag which the man does not meet.umaine.edu/handbook/policies.../banner-flag-policy/
University of Maine
What about this persons right to Freedom of Speech protected undert the 1st Amendment of the Constitution. Doesn't this cover that area?
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ReplyDeleteI think the man should just follow the rules because I understand he wasn't displaying the flag in a disrespectful way but I still think that he should follow the rules. I think this because if people start breaking the rules then there wouldn't be a purpose to have any rules at all. Also, because if they made this rule is because of a reason. I don't think the man has the authority to raise the flag therefore he should be following the rules. I also believe that they made this seem a bigger deal than it is and also that if the man says he isn't going to take down the flag, then other people are going to start following his example thinking it is ok to not follow rules and do what they want.
http://www.tpnn.com/2014/09/10/mexican-flag-allowed-to-fly-higher-than-the-u-s-flag-in-this-american-town/
i think that is very messed up every one should have the right to fly an american flag where ever they live no matter what people fought and died for that flag we had a war for that flag and plus we are all american here in the United States no one should tell another person that they can not fly their flag or put up their flag in were they live that is just wrong very wrong
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ReplyDeleteAs some of my peers already mentioned, this is being made into a bigger deal than it actually is. Yes, people should have the right to hang whatever they'd like from their balconies and such however, if there are rules stated and they are aware of them, they cannot simply violate them. Their reasons may be valid, like in this situation with this man and the American flag. The American flag is something that should be respected and some people may have it outside their houses like this this man to show patriotism and respect for those who have fought and died for our country. This is understandable and sounds reasonable. But it needs to be understood that rules should be followed and not ignored. If they allow this man to violate these rules it is likely for others to want to do the same. I found this article relating to the United States flag. Apparently a photo was taken of the flag touching the floor outside of a McDonald's restaurant and it quickly spread. People were outraged and have been making phone calls to this establishment and the store manager has even received death threats. This story emphasizes how important this flag is and how much it means to people, but again- rules should be followed it really is not that hard to take the flag and put it elsewhere where it IS allowed..
http://foxct.com/2014/11/23/flag-touching-ground-at-mcdonalds-prompts-outrage/
ChuL5
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion the U.S flag shouldn't be taken down . It's not doing any harm to people . Everyone should have respect to the American flag . Many people died for protecting this country , the flag is a symbol and respect for them . No one should tell anyone to take the flag down . In this video they told a man to take down his american flag because it supposedly send a threat to a Muslim community . He refused to take it down . http://toprightnews.com/?p=3912
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ReplyDeleteI agree with this man in the video because if this is what our country fought for then why cant we represent it. this country is all about freedom, then why do we have to take down an american flag when there is no problem that is being caused from it.
I agree with this man because i think that everyone has the right to fly the American Flag. I think its messed up that he was fined to take down the American Flag.
ReplyDeleteI think it's crazy to tell someone they can't fly a flag that represents them, or their country. It's part of a law and is part of everyone's rights. You can't charge someone for simply showing respect and love for their country.
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