Considering the emphasis that is placed on the important and symbolic nature of the American flag it is surprising that so many adults are unfamiliar with the proper disposal protocol for American flags. The guidelines for correctly dealing with a flag in need of retirement are actually quite simple. There is an official United States Flag Code that expressly outlines the proper flag etiquette for almost any issue that might arise. Among the issues covered is the often asked question as to the correct way to dispose of an American flag that has been worn out to the point of being tattered by the elements.If a flag is beyond repair and needs to be replaced there is in fact a proper disposal technique that should be followed. The common language as to how to best deal with this situation is that it is most appropriate for the flag to be destroyed in a "dignified manner." Exactly what constitutes a dignified manner leaves some people scratching there heads because this unspecific instruction does very little to enlighten inquirers that find this tidbit of information to be both obvious and generally uninformative.
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