I have an old flag that is tattered and torn and worn out....

[kentuck]

How should I dispense with it? Where would be a good place for a good bonfire?

[bling bling]

1. I'd have to look it up but

I think you can bury it or burn it. Not sure, tho.

[Wapsie B]

5. You can burn it.

But in order to do it by the book there's a little ritual to it.

[madeline_con]

2. Libraries can help....

finding the VFW guys or whomever in your community to dipose of it.

There's a bin at our public library for the purpose.

You can call and get info at yours, hopefully.

[uppityperson]

3. I was going to post something bad but changed my mind

about a pickup and crosses. OK, do you want to dispose of it "properly" or make a statement out of it?

[kentuck]

4. You radical leftists have such good recommendations....

I guess I'll just keep my flag a little longer... :)

[MercutioATC]

6. Burning IS the preferred method. Here's the quote:

"The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning"

http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagetiq.html#4

[Conservativesux]

10. Send it to me after you repukes pass the flag burning amendment...

I will be the first one on the block to be arrested burning Old Glory in the street, if/after you thugs pass that POS legislation.

The flag wont stand for liberty anyore, at that point, but you "patriots" just dont get that idea, do you ???

[NYC]

7. Flag rules and regulations link:

http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagetiq.html

My flag is old and ready to be retired. What should I do?

Section 8k of the Flag Code (see below) states, "The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning." We recommend that you contact your local VFW* Chapter and ask them for help properly disposing of your flag. And be sure to consider providing a small donation to them for their assistance. Or you can contact your local Elks Lodge** (who created the idea of Flag Day, established officially by President Truman, himself a member of the Elks), the American Legion, or the Knights of Columbus. Some Boy Scout and Girl Scout troups also can provide this service.

* http://www.vfw.org/

** http://www.elks.org/

[NYC]

8. Remember when Bush autographed the flags?

Having looked up flag etiquette, I found this:

Is it okay to have a flag t-shirt with words written on it?

No, the flag should never be worn and no, the flag should never have marks or words written upon it. Section 8d (see below): "The flag should never be used as wearing apparel." Section 8g: "The flag should never have placed upon it, nor on any part of it, nor attached to it any mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design, picture, or drawing of any nature."

http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagetiq.html#4

[Conservativesux]

11. A black ribbon is allowed for non-lowerable flags during a half-mast

event, as an indication that the flag is considered to be at half-mast, for the passing of a person or persons.

[walldude]

9. You could run it over with a truck!

Sorry.... couldn't help myself.:evilgrin: