<![CDATA[Grist - Comment Feed for Ask Umbra on flag flying]]> Grist Comment Feed en Comment #1 by WaterConsNYC http://www.grist.org/article/2009-05-04-ask-umbra-on-flag-flying/ Mon, 04 May 2009 11:06:47 -0700 http://www.grist.org/article/2009-05-04-ask-umbra-on-flag-flying/1 Good question and great answer. Do consider taking the flag down every day. I think that some nationalistic practices are a bit excessive but if you look upon the flag as a symbol of what is great about this country, raising and lowering the flag each day, while a bit of work, provides a contemplative moment for these issues. As a former Boy Scout I can say that the folks who were chosen for flag raising and lowering duties or ceremonies always considered it an honor.

OK, maybe not when it was sleeting. But then while I am anti-nationalist by nature, I also get misty any time the Gettysburgh Address is read. Go figure.

]]> Good question and great answer. Do consider taking the flag down every day. I think that some nationalistic practices are a bit excessive but if you look upon the flag as a symbol of what is great about this country, raising and lowering the flag each day, while a bit of work, provides a contemplative moment for these issues. As a former Boy Scout I can say that the folks who were chosen for flag raising and lowering duties or ceremonies always considered it an honor.

OK, maybe not when it was sleeting. But then while I am anti-nationalist by nature, I also get misty any time the Gettysburgh Address is read. Go figure.

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