Flag Faux Pas
Congressman Allen West (R- FL) is taking heat for planting the American flag underwater while leading a group of veterans on a scubadiving trip off the coast of his Florida district over the weekend. Mr. West was photographed holding an American flag underwater in violation of United States Code Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 8, Subsection B which states, “The flag should never touch anything beneath it, such as the ground, the floor, water, or merchandise.”
In an email, West’s communications director, Angela Sachitano, said, “Congressman West participated in an event to bring attention to scuba diving off the coast of his Congressional District.” She further added, “He went diving with several disabled veterans who fought to defend the American Flag and this nation. Congressman West displayed the American Flag on an underwater wreck as a sign of respect for the flag and the accomplishment for these veterans who each and every day work to overcome their disability. In addition, Congressman West would like to wish everyone a Happy Flag Day.” Read more here.
Flag Day Question: How bad of a violation is this for you? Do you support flag burning but are anti-submersion?
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