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Rebecca Canales

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January 18, 2025 1:09 pm

Respect for America: Flag Etiquette and the Inauguration of 2025 As the nation prepares for the inauguration of President Donald Trump on January 20, 2025, an important debate is unfolding over the s... View MoreRespect for America: Flag Etiquette and the Inauguration of 2025 As the nation prepares for the inauguration of President Donald Trump on January 20, 2025, an important debate is unfolding over the symbolic gesture of flying the American flag at full staff or at half staff. This decision is more than a mere technicality—it's a powerful reflection of respect for America’s traditions, heritage, and the strength of its democratic system. The U.S. flag has long been a symbol of the nation's unity and resilience. Flying it at full staff during the presidential inauguration sends a clear message: the United States stands strong, and the peaceful transition of power remains a cornerstone of its democracy. In this context, the full-staff flag represents not only respect for the office of the president but also the nation’s continued commitment to its founding principles and institutions. However, with the recent passing of former President Jimmy Carter, a mourning period has been declared, which includes flying the flag at half staff for 30 days in his honor. For many, this is a solemn and necessary expression of respect, paying tribute to a leader whose life and work have shaped the country. The flag at half staff is a universal symbol of grief and remembrance, offering a moment to reflect on the passing of an influential figure. The challenge, then, is how to balance these two acts of respect—the celebration of the nation’s strength and democratic traditions with the mourning of a prominent figure. Some have argued that flying the flag at full staff for the inauguration is essential to honor the Constitution, the history, and the traditions of the United States. It is a statement that America is not in decline but, instead, moving forward with strength and resolve. In this context, raising the flag to full staff during the inauguration is not a dismissal of the mourning period but rather a reaffirmation of the values that bind the nation together. It emphasizes the continuity of the American experiment—the peaceful transfer of power, the upholding of the Constitution, and the resilience of the nation through times of both celebration and sorrow. Following the inauguration, lowering the flag to half staff until January 28, 2025, in honor of President Carter’s passing, will allow the country to continue showing respect for the late leader's legacy, while acknowledging that, as a nation, we remain steadfast in our commitment to the ideals of freedom, democracy, and respect for our shared history. Ultimately, the decision to raise the flag to full staff for the inauguration reflects a deep respect for America’s history, its democratic system, and its commitment to the future. It is a reminder that, despite the challenges the nation may face, it stands resilient, united, and ready for the next chapter in its story.

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Michael Blankenship

And for fuck's sake, burn the yellow-fringed "Maritime Law" version of the flag and hang the U.S. Title 4 version without that fringe.

1 January 18, 2025

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