Flag Kilts

[SingleBarrelBourbon]

HERE! HERE! I'm of the same thought

HERE! HERE! INDEED! (As I jump up on my soapbox)

As a US Navy Veteran and a member of the Patriot Guard Riders, I cannot tell you the number of times I have seen the US flag being worn in a manner to intentionally show total disrespect for it. When the PGR is on a mission, I make certain that everyone there knows how anal I am about the US Flag Code and remind them that I will take the US Flag away from them if I see it abused. Have not had any problems yet.

If a flag patch is worn in a manner that truly honors the flag and shows total respect for it, more power to the person wearing it.

(Now jumping down from my soapbox, hope I don't hurt myself)

[Panache]

Gentlemen,

I am noticing that this thread is getting a tad heated, probably due to all the exercise from jumping up and down on various soapboxes. Let's keep it on kilts and try not to get too excited. There are many good thoughts here from different people. Let's make sure we keep it cool and collected though.

Respectfully

[macwilkin]

Gentlemen,

I am noticing that this thread is getting a tad heated, probably due to all the exercise from jumping up and down on various soapboxes. Let's keep it on kilts and try not to get too excited. There are many good thoughts here from different people. Let's make sure we keep it cool and collected though.

Respectfully

Thanks to Panache and MacWage for "self-policing" so far in this thread. We Mods do appreciate the help! :mrgreen:

As the other vexillologist on the board, I tend to agree with this sentiment:

I think national tartans were made so we wouldn't have to argue about this. I believe that if somebody wants to honor their country, region, state, city, etc. they should wear the tartan associated with it and keep the flag where it belongs: flying proudly at the top of the mast.

That sums it up quite nicely for me in terms of my opinion.

Thanks, gents, for keeping it civil -- keep it up!

Cheers,

Todd

[Rex_Tremende]

I think in terms of design, flags look best as flags. Rearrange the elements a bit so that you have something that evokes the flag without actually being one, and now you've got a design suitable for clothing. However, the line between garish and stylish is a fine one.

My $0.02,
Rex in Cincinnati