Dad And The Flag

[Nyboy]

It is a little after 9am I have already gone round 1 with my dad. He called wanting to know when I could take him flag shopping. He wants a new one for July 4. 2 years ago I took him flag shopping we had to go to several stores because he would only buy a flag made in America. I made a remark about his made in the US flag lasting 2 years maybe he should try one made in China. I am really going to pay for that remark Tonight is not going to be fun.

 

[bobm]

NYboy, I am with your Dad on this one... the quality of products made in china is going down and down and the instructions on how to use them / install them is more often confusing at best and wrong than not , while all the while the price goes up and UP .

 

[Just-Moxie]

How about you and he looking at some American flag companies online?

https://www.collinsflags.com/about.cfm

https://www.usflagstore.com/us_flag...4Fa-yGOLfLQ0jcyaxy7BqoXx6OdD3zrRoCD74QAvD_BwE

 

[Zeedman]

As retired military, I have strong feelings about respecting the flag. IMO, buying a U.S. flag made outside the U.S. is just wrong, in several ways. There are some things that should not be outsourced. If you want to show respect for the nation's flag, you should show respect for the nation's workers as well, and buy a flag made in your own country. I suspect that those in other countries would feel the same about their own flag, and rightfully so.

 

[Collector]

I do the same thing, I find one made in the USA. The last one we bought was only like $50 bucks and still in great shape. It is the spot light that is giving me problems lately, need to replace. It was probably made in China lol.

 

[Nyboy]

As retired military, I have strong feelings about respecting the flag. IMO, buying a U.S. flag made outside the U.S. is just wrong, in several ways. There are some things that should not be outsourced. If you want to show respect for the nation's flag, you should show respect for the nation's workers as well, and buy a flag made in your own country. I suspect that those in other countries would feel the same about their own flag, and rightfully so.

My fathers feelings 100% we lucked out 1st store Sears had them

 

[Rhodie Ranch]

I've been gardening for a new widow. She's trying to fix up the place to sell. She was throwing away her old flag. I took it and will find a place to donate so its retired properly.

 

[valley ranch]

Daddies right ```

 

[Ridgerunner]

I've been gardening for a new widow. She's trying to fix up the place to sell. She was throwing away her old flag. I took it and will find a place to donate so its retired properly.

I like to give them to boy scout troops. When I was an assistant scoutmaster our troop held several retirement ceremonies. VFW posts are another good option.

 

[valley ranch]

I saw a cartoon long ago ~ This guy comes into the bosses office and says : I found a company in China ~ who will print these " Buy American " stickers for $4 less per 1000 ```