American Flag Wall of Shame

This just isn't right!

Submitted by C.J.

"The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery." (Flag Code, Section 8d)

I took this picture at a Joan Shepp store in midtown Manhattan.

Submitted by N.P., Philadelphia, PA

"The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery." (Flag Code, Section 8d)

Colorado Motor Vehicles Italian-American plate is wrong. The American and Italian flags are reversed.

Submitted by Bob Weber, Centennial, CO

"The flag of the United States of America, when it is displayed with another flag against a wall from crossed staffs, should be on ... the flag's own right [viewer's left -webmaster], and its staff should be in front of the staff of the other flag." (Flag Code, Section 7d)

Hillsboro installs flag-painted fake fire hydrant as "tribute" to deceased K-9. No disrespect intended...they say.

Submitted by Carl Collins

"The flag of the United States is any flag of the United States, or any part thereof, made of any substance, of any size, accurate or not, that is recognized as a flag by the reasonable observer." (Flag Code, Section 3)

"No disrespect should be shown to the flag of the United States of America." (Flag Code, Section 8)

"The flag should never be used as a receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying, or delivering anything." (Flag Code, Section 8h)

The Fourth of July newspaper arrived on my doorstep with the advertising sticker affixed upon the image of the United States Flag. This happened city (if not area) wide according to people that I have talked to. I have received a personal apology from the publisher, and the paper printed three letters concerning the advertising sticker; however the Virginian-Pilot has made no public apology for their lack of respect. I am sure the sticker was affixed at some point in the printing process, but one would think that someone, sometime before the paper was distributed would have caught the foul-up.

Submitted by J.H. Lewis, Norfolk, VA

"The flag should never have placed upon it, nor on any part of it, nor attached to it any mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design, picture, or drawing of any nature." (Flag Code, Section 8g)

I found this in a middle school, while I was judging a high school debate tournament.

Karl Ortmeyer

"Bunting of blue, white, and red ... should be used for covering a speaker's desk, draping the front of the platform, and for decoration in general. (Flag Code, Section 8d)

1997 Bowman International Chrome Refractors Baseball Card Set. "Never really thought about these cards until recently but they’ve got a couple of violations."

"I don’t need any credit for this and would prefer to remain an anonymous contributor."

"When displayed either horizontally or vertically against a wall, the union should be uppermost and to the flag's own right, that is, to the observer's left. When displayed in a window, the flag should be displayed in the same way, with the union or blue field to the left of the observer in the street." (Flag Code, Section 7i)

Note the flag hanging the wrong way (the stars should be at the top left) at the grand opening of the St. Louis Bosnian Chamber of Commerce. (Photo: J.B.Forbes/St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

Submitted by Monica from St. Charles, MO

"When displayed either horizontally or vertically against a wall, the union should be uppermost and to the flag's own right, that is, to the observer's left. When displayed in a window, the flag should be displayed in the same way, with the union or blue field to the left of the observer in the street." (Flag Code, Section 7i)

Here's one for you. The stars and stripes are on the wrong side. They are on the right and should be on the left, as you enter. I think anyone will recognize the office [California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger -webmaster], but it took a Chineese national to point out to the California Highway Patrol officers "guarding" the door. No wonder the place is such a mess. Taken December 17 2008 Office of the Governor of California.

Submitted by Andrew Bowden

"No other flag or pennant should be placed above or, if on the same level, to the right of the flag of the United States of America. [The flag's own right]" (Flag Code, Section 7c)

Attached is a copy of U.S. Flag paper tissues.

Submitted by Tim, Alpharetta, GA

"It should not ... printed or otherwise impressed on ... anything that is designed for temporary use and discard." (Flag Code, Section 8i)

"No disrespect should be shown to the flag of the United States of America." (Flag Code, Section 8)

"The flag should never be used as a receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying, or delivering anything." (Flag Code, Section 8h)

I just saw this. It is called the "Flag of Honor and Heroes" and contains in small type, the names of the victims of September 11. It seems patriotic, but you shouldn't write on the flag, I was taught.

JS, Kansas

"The flag should never have placed upon it, nor on any part of it, nor attached to it any mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design, picture, or drawing of any nature." (Flag Code, Section 8g)

The flag should not to be used as a "skin" on a disposable camera. This was found on sale at Sam's Club.

Submitted by W.C., Vermont

"The flag should never have placed upon it, nor on any part of it, nor attached to it any mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design, picture, or drawing of any nature." (Flag Code, Section 8g)

"The flag should never be used as a receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying, or delivering anything." (Flag Code, Section 8h)

This is on a business in Dallas TX, where the owner claims to be a former Marine. I have asked him on several occasions to change it.

Paul Hakes

"The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning." (Flag Code, Section 8k)

Update: The flag was removed shortly after the posting of this picture here.

A golf club!? "When on the course of human events..."

Submitted by Arlen, Long Island City, New York

"The flag should not be ... allowed to touch the ground." (Flag Code, Section 7n)

"No disrespect should be shown to the flag of the United States of America." (Flag Code, Section 8)

What's good for business is good for America! Well, the flag should not be used as decoration on a credit card, no matter how American that seems!

A. Clinton, Provo, Utah

"The flag should never be used for advertising purposes in any manner whatsoever." (Flag Code, Section 8i)

"The flag should never have placed upon it, nor on any part of it, nor attached to it any mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design, picture, or drawing of any nature." (Flag Code, Section 8g)