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Originally Posted by Steve
There are rules to flying the flag, one of which is that it will never be flown below the flag of any other country. I think the guy probably could've mentioned it to the business owner, and told him that the proper way to fly both flags would be at equal levels...
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Or he could've just realized that unenforced "flag laws" are broken everywhere across the country by just about everyone. Let's check out these other "flag laws" and see how often they're enforced:
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It is the universal custom to display the flag only from sunrise to sunset on buildings and on stationary flagstaffs in the open. However, when a patriotic effect is desired, the flag may be displayed twenty-four hours a day if properly illuminated during the hours of darkness.
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Well, gee, half my neighbor are criminals!
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The flag should be hoisted briskly and lowered ceremoniously.
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This one sounds easily enforceable.
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The flag should not be displayed on days when the weather is inclement, except when an all-weather flag is displayed.
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Once again, millions of people are now criminals.
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The flag should not be draped over the hood, top, sides, or back of a vehicle or of a railroad train or a boat. When the flag is displayed on a motorcar, the staff shall be fixed firmly to the chassis or clamped to the right fender.
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Okay...
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The flag should never touch anything beneath it, such as the ground, the floor, water, or merchandise.
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Oh, shit. Sorry, butterfinger boy scouts, off to jail with you!
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The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery.
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But, they're so comfortable!
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The flag should never be used for advertising purposes in any manner whatsoever.
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I think you guys get the drift. Flag laws are unenforced, ridiculous, and a terrible reason to cite for this guy's behavior. I'm fine if he just said "I don't like that, I'm going to take it down", but to refer to the illegality of it is just bizarre.