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Show letters to 1 the editor J Take pride in flag I 8 to become soiled, torn or dama? Cor in any way. Let us take pnde y, displaying our flag that it n? ;t represent our country's pride to y that pass by. ,( Bonitalfc S'a Pleasant Grove, I. p. Editor: Where is the pride in our country's flag? Whenever I drive past a place that is displaying our country's flag ripped, torn and badly soiled, I remind myself of the many men and women that have died to protect our country's flag and what it stands for. Its bright colors and striking design stand for our country's land, its people, its government, and its ideals. The United States code is embodied in Public Law No. 623 (1942), which was amended by legislation passed in 1942, 1953, and 1976. In general terms the code sets the following rules: "Display of the flay is a sign of respect and love of our country. The flag should not be flown in bad weather (unless it is made of all-weather material). Courtesy and common sense suggest that a flag should be spotlighted at night, which the amended code recommends." Our flag should never be allowed |