[Philmont] American Flag customs

Customs change and I think its time maybe for some other kind of crew leader flag besides the American flag - I think the US flag is overdone as decoration and leads to a loss of respect. Before some of you get your zip-offs all twisted let me say; I am a veteran (US Army -1970-72), Eagle Scout, Silver Beaver recip., past DE and very happy with Philmont memories (64, 82, 05-the first with US flag). When the new uniform was introduced in 1980 it didn't have a flag - that came sometime later, prior to that you had to go on Intern. trip like a World Jambo. Unless the custom changed there is only one flag on a military post. I think using US flags as art for picnic napkins, mugs, car stickers, and lapel pins for everyone violates the flag code that says the flag shouldn't be used for decoration. Show respect for the flag, flown at every staffed camp, and don't use it as a decoration on packs.

       
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Received on Fri Jul 27 07:26:06 2007