Flag disposal

[marinemombanks]

I appreciate your website. I learned more than what I went there for. Before you burn an unserviceable flag, is it ok to set it on the table or on something until you can take the proper time to burn it in a dignified way?

[Peter Ansoff]

Hi, thanks for posting! I've moved this thread to the Flag Disposal section for easier reference.

Before you burn an unserviceable flag, is it ok to set it on the table or on something until you can take the proper time to burn it in a dignified way?

Of course it's OK. The flag is not a holy icon that must be handled according to a detailed and exacting set of rules. The basic idea is that it is a symbol of the nation and should not be treated in a way that would suggest lack of respect for the nation (e.g., crumpled up in a corner or used as a wiping rag).

Peter Ansoff