US Flags... Should You Care?

[@dianneiverglynne]

Well...from a career US Marine Corps Master Sergeant daughter (24 yrs 5 wartime tours)...I say it is both. People do not all have to respect or admire the flag. That is a freedom my father fought for. He passed away four years ago at age 91, rest his soul. If we politicize the flag we actually cheapen both the flag and the true greatness of our country's freedom. If we shove patriotism in people's face it's like shoving anything else at them...many will recoil at who we are and the flag along with us. Winning hearts and minds is a much more nuanced activity than flag-waving. I can only place my hand on my heart and be grateful and proud. I pray others can find that same peace.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Diane, well said above. I'm sure your father was an amazing man. I've been working with the Marines all my adult life, and have always been amazed by them. Semper Fi!

[@primaitalia753]

Then you didn't learn anything in the army. And I say that as someone who served in the Italian army for 5 years. Who also comes from a family of soldiers since the time of Benito Mussolini. Respect for the flag is a must. Not everyone can afford to buy an expensive flag. But if someone wants one anyway, they should buy the flag they can afford. But the fact that you don't spit on a flag or speak badly of it is protected by this government and its soldiers. That is an absolute lack of respect and should be punished in court in my opinion.

[@WhaleGold]

I still have a 49 star flag I bought summer between 7th and 8th grade, just a cheap one stapled to a wooden pole, smaller than 3'x 5' but still big enough to fly from a house; a year later 50 star flag became official. I have a "Betsy Ross" flag I fly on Flag Day, and a 15 star 15 stripe flag I flew on the 200th anniversary of the Battle at Fort McHenry and later at the Battle of New Orleans. Have other historical flags and a Navy flag, and for this Halloween even bought a Jolly Roger. I have three columns on my front porch and can, and sometimes fly three flags, but usually just the National Ensign. I know some of my flags were made in China, but I always make sure my The current 50 star flag is made in the U.S.A.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

WhaleGold, wow, sounds like you have a great collection of flags. Thanks for sharing, and keep hold of them!

[@ILoveCanada0]

From a Canadian who loves my national flag I do also love the United States flag. Your collection is beautiful! I plan to get a made in USA, US American Flag. :) I love that the American flag is so widely displayed in the US I wish we Canadians did it more, and maybe we will. I have quite a collection of flags, mostly Canadian, a few political flags, and a few from my late father, he had a Texas flag, I don't know why but I have it hung up, basically as much wall space in my room has a flag hanging vertically. I carry a flag on a pole when I go for walks, and sure it's weird probably but I enjoy doing so. Thank you for showing your incredible collection and your valuable information.

[@mguerramd]

They should not drape it across their body at all. Per the U.S. Flag Code: “The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding or drapery. It should never be festooned, drawn back, nor up, in folds but always allowed to fall free.[9] The flag should always be permitted to fall freely.”

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

I hear what you're saying. But kids see all the athletes doing it at world sporting events and are just following what others do...

[@mguerramd]

@@MakeItorBreakItNow And we can certainly instruct them.

[@spotsofthe_north]

Its embroidered stars look great

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

They do, then again the sewn on stars just seem a bit more classic...

[@spotsofthe_north]

​@@MakeItorBreakItNowOf course, as one who collects flags, I'm happy to have a beautiful American flag coming from up north

[@Justhings332]

The true beacon of hope for humanity! The American flag!!🇺🇸

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Agree.

[@LGB120]

I fly a tough tex annin american flag off my truck. It's been in 60-75mph winds for 6 wks its now starting to fray a little bit. Im really impressed with the quality of this flag.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Wow, you've certainly tested the flag, thanks for sharing.

[@elyisus185]

What’s the best quality brand company to get? That’s not annin or valleyforge definitely none of those

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

My favorite is Valley Forge, I like the cloth version. Here's another video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKrIgJhsjN6Bmsk

[@herobrine5704]

Polyestrr is nice for higher winds plus wont be torn in the wind

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Agreed, nylon is usually cheaper but doesn't last as long.

[@reginaldvandenbosch]

The non-labeled Flags are actually produced from polyester made to feel like nylon. You are correct if they are not labeled they are not made in USA genuine nylon is much more expensive than polyester and will provide in much longer lasting Flag. There are many sellers on Amazon Amazon misrepresenting their product and violating US textile labeling loss.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Agreed, you'd think Amazon would do a better job tracking these down, here's a flag I got at COSTCO for this follow on video that is a great buy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKrIgJhsjN6Bmsk

[@alexharshman7025]

I’ve had the worst time finding just the right one, I tried ordering one and didn’t want a poly one, they sent me supposedly cotton, but it doesn’t feel like cotton, it’s not soft and vibrant. I’m kind of thoroughly annoyed but more sad than anything, nothing wrong with the ones I have or can find around here. 😢

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

You might want to check COSTCO, they sell a great flag: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKrIgJhsjN6Bmsk

[@WilliamDrake-z5g]

Symbol of patriotism

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Yes it is, that's why most athletes wrap themselves in Old Glory after their competition!

[@kareemmohamed9438]

I would die for this flag 🇺🇸

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

You sound like a true patriot

[@ferdinandanderson3073]

Great display

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Thanks.

[@WilliamDrake-z5g]

I represent the flag for the veterans that has been in the military and they also died for our flag and that’s the reason why I’m representing all these 🇺🇸flags 🇺🇸 for the veterans that’s been in the military and died for the of our country too and also that’s why I’m representing my country as well.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Thank you for your service, you are a true patriot.

[@MarkGenner1991]

I Like The American Flag.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

So do I, be proud of your country where ever you might be from.

[@mohamedraninetabani9839]

bro i want this flags OMG sooo pretty ):

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

It is quite a nice flag, thanks for your comment.

[@mohamedraninetabani9839]

@@MakeItorBreakItNow your welcome!

[@dwarvenking9472]

I’m 18 years old and man… I truly love this flag.. I really do and I really want one in my Room… as someone from Texas I feel like this flag is loosing its meaning cause of stupid decisions being made in the White House… and stupid people ruining it.. and now that my state is going Agaist the White House because of the border stuff is so dumb… that’s one reason I no longer first consider myself as a USA Citizen but as a Texan Citizen first.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Most all Texans I know or have met are proud and partiotic for sure.

[@dwarvenking9472]

@@MakeItorBreakItNow that’s Fair but like I said with everything going on lately it sucks why can’t the states just agree and do what’s right :/

[@thewhitehousevietsubarchiv2625]

I have a collection of the US flag that I really want to show you. Hope to meet you one day.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

That sounds interesting for sure.

[@thewhitehousevietsubarchiv2625]

@@MakeItorBreakItNow any way I can keep in touch with you?

[@kleineroteHex]

But they are all war flags, check into the peace American flag!

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

interesting. I never considered the standard US flag a war flag. I remember walking across the border from Mexico into the US and being so happy to see it...

[@kleineroteHex]

@@MakeItorBreakItNow the peace flag has white background and vertical stripes, but we have the war flag since we never had a peace treaty, or so I heard a few months ago.

[@HistoriaOrbis74]

​@kleineroteHex The Stars and Stripes are good enough. No room for substitutions.

[@kleineroteHex]

@@HistoriaOrbis74 neither stars nor stripes are substituted; just find out the history. If for no other reason than to look behind the curtain, the more I discover, the more I have to wonder.....

[@thewhitehousevietsubarchiv2625]

If these are war flags, then I don't need peace flags.

[@HistoriaOrbis74]

A symbol of Patriotism, not enough emphasis, and a beautiful flag!

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Thanks. The USA flags are well designed for sure.

[@talatiqbal5221]

Mujhe America bahut pasand hai magar main India mein rahata hun Kashmir America Mehta bahut achcha hai hamara America

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

aapakee tippanee ke lie dhanyavaad

[@benjaminlorton809]

Wow!!!!!! You unfolded a Dead Veteran's Flag!!!! I'm Furious Now!!!!!!!!! Who's that really Belong Too???

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

It was unfolded way before I got it. This flag was folded in squares, not triangles in a box with other that were intended to be burn by the Boy Scouts in an offical Ceremony.

[@craigevery838]

He saved it from being burned by a relative that tossed it out.