Fed Ex guy stopping flag burners

[moldsporh]

Imagine all the bad publicity ups would have received had that been a ups driver and said driver getting fired for his actions.

Sad part is ups really wouldn't care.

 

[Wally]

Too bad the pinko flag burner wasn't wearing the burning cloth.

 

[rod]

The flag can be left out all night if it is lit.

Most flags are weather resistant.

I admire your concern but you don't seem too worried about a flag being desecrated by fire in clear contradiction to flag code.

I bring my flag(s) in at night and also if the weather could be damaging and, yes, I have an inkling.

To be honest a flag can be left out at night even if it isn't lit up. Lighting up a flag at night is only a suggestion/proper etiquette thing. There is no law against leaving a flag up in the dark. Think of all the hundreds of thousands of little grave marker flags that are left up 24/7 for months.

 

[oldngray]

To be honest a flag can be left out at night even if it isn't lit up. Lighting up a flag at night is only a suggestion/proper etiquette thing. There is no law against leaving a flag up in the dark. Think of all the hundreds of thousands of little grave marker flags that are left up 24/7 for months.

Its all about respect.

 

[Indecisi0n]

We had a driver pull a guy out of a burning vehicle. Had all the suits show up afterwards to hail him as a hero (which he was).

Because it was after his air was delivered.

 

[Holydriver]

It is not against the law to burn the flag. What I see is assault and robbery.

I get more annoyed at the patriots that can't bother to bring their flag in when it's raining.

poor snow flake. please dont melt

 

[Holydriver]

Sure, flag burning is extreme, but it's protected by the Constitution.

I see poor flag etiquette everyday, but I don't go yanking them off of people's porches.

you can understand the difference though, right? leaving a flag out over night in a clear display of pride in the flag compared to a bunch of snowflakes having a melt down and destroying the flag? its important to note, too, that the "anarchist" kids immediately turned to law enforcement when the hit the fan...

 

[Holydriver]

To be honest a flag can be left out at night even if it isn't lit up. Lighting up a flag at night is only a suggestion/proper etiquette thing. There is no law against leaving a flag up in the dark. Think of all the hundreds of thousands of little grave marker flags that are left up 24/7 for months.

to be honest with you, i dont think we ever took the flag down at night on the FB on deployment. it may have been since its military world, but i really dont ever remember revelle or taps being played.

 

[rod]

to be honest with you, i dont think we ever took the flag down at night on the FB on deployment. it may have been since its military world, but i really dont ever remember revelle or taps being played.

What is a FB to you? When I was in Vietnam a FB was a Fire Base--Fire Support Base which was a clearing in the jungle that contained 108 and 155 howitzers used to support troops in the field.

 

[PT Car Washer]

What is a FB to you? When I was in Vietnam a FB was a Fire Base--Fire Support Base which was a clearing in the jungle that contained 108 and 155 howitzers used to support troops in the field.

He may mean a FOB. A Forward Operating Base. Same idea.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

He may mean a FOB. A Forward Operating Base. Same idea.

The flag is raised and lowered at FOB's.

 

[Johney]

 

[trickpony1]

I'm not sure I understand the burning UPS and USPS trucks.

 

[Johney]

I'm not sure I understand the burning UPS and USPS trucks.

Me either. Just found it and posted it.

 

[Dr.Brownz]

Was the Fedex guy really a veteran? If so Fedex defiantly doesn't want to be known for firing a veteran who stopped a flag burning. Every military person would stop using them

 

[ibleedbrown]

stealing time? parked in front of a fire extinguisher? not impressed!

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Was the Fedex guy really a veteran? If so Fedex defiantly doesn't want to be known for firing a veteran who stopped a flag burning. Every military person would stop using them

I am a vet and there is no way that I would have done what this guy did.

 

[PASinterference]

I am a vet and there is no way that I would have done what this guy did.

I would have. Just out of curiosity, why wouldn't you?

 

[PASinterference]

I would have. Just out of curiosity, why wouldn't you?

With the exception of spraying them with the fire extinguisher.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

I would have. Just out of curiosity, why wouldn't you?

They have every right to express their opinion.

I have no right to impose mine.