...Previous to Flag Day, June 14, 1923 there were no federal or state regulations governing display of the United States Flag. It was on this date that the National Flag Code was adopted by the National Flag Conference which was attended by representatives of the Army and Navy which had evolved their own procedures, and some 66 other national groups. This purpose of providing guidance based on the Army and Navy procedures relating to display and associated questions about the U. S. Flag was adopted by all organizations in attendance.

A few minor changes were made a year later during the Flag Day 1924 Conference, It was not until June 22, 1942 that Congress passed a joint resolution which was amended on December 22, 1942 to become Public Law 829; Chapter 806, 77th Congress, 2nd session. Exact rules for use and display of the flag (36 U.S.C. 173-178) as well as associated sections (36 U.S.C. 171) Conduct during Playing of the National Anthem, (36 U.S.C. 172) the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, and Manner of Delivery were included.

This code is the guide for all handling and display of the Stars and Stripes. It does not impose penalties for misuse of the United States Flag. That is left to the states and to the federal government for the District of Columbia. Each state has its own flag law.

Criminal penalties for certain acts of desecration to the flag were contained in Title 18 of the United States Code prior to 1989. The Supreme Court decision in Texas v. Johnson; June 21, 1989, held the statute unconstitutional. This statute was amended when the Flag Protection Act of 1989 (Oct. 28, 1989) imposed a fine and/or up to I year in prison for knowingly mutilating, defacing, physically defiling, maintaining on the floor or trampling upon any flag of the United States. The Flag Protection Act of 1989 was struck down by the Supreme Court decision, United States vs. Eichman, decided on June 11, 1990.

While the Code empowers the President of the United States to alter, modify, repeal or prescribe additional rules regarding the Flag, no federal agency has the authority to issue 'official' rulings legally binding on civilians or civilian groups. Consequently, different interpretations of various provisions of the Code may continue to be made. The Flag Code may be fairly tested: 'No disrespect should be shown to the Flag of the United States of America.' Therefore, actions not specifically included in the Code may be deemed acceptable as long as proper respect is shown....

And if it is a real flag, what would you do about it? What's that, nothing? Oh, okay.

It's called respect. If you don't understand why Islamic countries burn our flag and step on it and defile it, you need to go study that...then come back here and post that same question with knowledge backing your "its just a flag" comment.

here's a starting point

Countries don't burn flags, broslice. Individuals do **** like that. Don't be so nationalist.

1.4.3 - Weapons, shields, garb, and armor may not have clearly mundane logos or prints, nor may be made with fluorescent/neon colors.

I don't let him wear it to our required garb practices because...well, **** him. Can't get him to leave it behind when we go to an event. And sadly, as much as I'd love to forbid him from wearing it r fighting in it, my authority as his unit leader only extends so far as he lets it, really. We can try to peer pressure him, but unless we can get a herald to stick by their message of "get the **** out", he'll find a way onto the field with that on.

What he is doing is saying to all of us"I got a set of garb that I KNOW makes everyone angry. WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT IT?

I got a set of garb that I KNOW makes everyone angry. WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT IT?"
the answer to that question is and always shoild be"remove you from our presence."