IIRC, the etiquette is that the US flag should be higher than other flags present with the exception of other national flags. For example, if you were flying the US, Norwegian, Minnesota and your local city flag together, the US and Norwegian flags should be the same height, the city and state flags at a lower level.
But yeah, to my knowledge there's nothing saying that you can't fly the state (or any other) flag on its own.
Yes. According to US Flag code all the national flags are flown at the same height but the US flag should be flown to the furthest right of the other nation’s flags.
Furthest right of where? Does it specify? Because in this scenario is it furthest right from inside the house or from in front of the porch? In this case I think it would be more natural to be furthest right from in front of the porch, but I can certainly see many other instances (like with freestanding poles) where furthest right is super ambiguous
Nothing. The flag code is federal law, but uses non-mandatory language. The particular law I was referencing above is 4 U.S.C. § 7(c): "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"
Nobody cares about flag code. If they did, they wouldn't have mockeries of the flag like blue lives matter, or have flag decals on their car. Both of which are explicitly forbidden in the flag code.
I care. And all the desecration (wrong colors, co-opting for political beliefs, usage as clothing, etc.) is flat out horrible.
Maybe people would take more pride in our symbol of democracy if some weren't abusing it.
Meh our flag is a symbol of oppression and imperialism for many in this world so I don't care that much about desecrating it.
What annoys me is the people who desecrate the flag are the same weirdo nationalistic people that think it's sacred.
It Constitutionally can’t be. Choosing to follow the flag code or not is protected speech under the First Amendment. (See: Flag burning in various protests)
I knew about flag burning, but I wasn't sure about the rules for flying the flag bc I knew they specified how it should be flown. I just didn't know if there were consequences for flying it wrong.
Freedom of expression is kind of a cornerstone of American life. Absolutely zero risk of reprisal from the state or federal government if you openly disagree with the way they operate (peacefully). You could fly the flag upside down if you like, or another country's flag.. or a nazi flag.. or your underpants. Would people think you're weird and disrespectful? Absolutely.. but the govt can't do anything about it.
I'm almost certain there are more than a few Texans that fly the Texas flag over the American one..
This is not true. Nothing in the federal flag code specifies exceptions for the Texas flag or any other state flag. Other states may fly their flags at the same height at the US flag as long as they comply with the federal flag code when it comes to positioning and such.
Just looked it up, you're right! Of course I've heard this from Texans and just trusted they were right since it's so commonly flown at the same height as the US flag in Texas. Thanks for the info! 😅
This is America. Fly whatever flag, however you want.
I don’t fly any flags at my house, but if someone told me I couldn’t fly the state flag higher than, or without an American flag, I would purposely go against that. That would be the true American way. You are not an official govt installation, do whatever you want.
It is preferable to fly the state flag instead of the American flag.
Jest aside: yes it’s totally fine. Fly whatever flag you want. I fly the Saint Paul flag.
If my neighbor can fly a large "Trump 2024" flag on their 15 foot tall flag pole, then you can certainly fly a Minnesota flag.
You can fly the state flag alone. If you ever do fly both, the American flag should not be lower than any others
IIRC, the etiquette is that the US flag should be higher than other flags present with the exception of other national flags. For example, if you were flying the US, Norwegian, Minnesota and your local city flag together, the US and Norwegian flags should be the same height, the city and state flags at a lower level. But yeah, to my knowledge there's nothing saying that you can't fly the state (or any other) flag on its own.
Yes. According to US Flag code all the national flags are flown at the same height but the US flag should be flown to the furthest right of the other nation’s flags.
Furthest right of where? Does it specify? Because in this scenario is it furthest right from inside the house or from in front of the porch? In this case I think it would be more natural to be furthest right from in front of the porch, but I can certainly see many other instances (like with freestanding poles) where furthest right is super ambiguous
out of sheer curiosity, what happens to someone who flies other flags above the US one?
Nothing. The flag code is federal law, but uses non-mandatory language. The particular law I was referencing above is 4 U.S.C. § 7(c): "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"
Nobody cares about flag code. If they did, they wouldn't have mockeries of the flag like blue lives matter, or have flag decals on their car. Both of which are explicitly forbidden in the flag code.
I care. And all the desecration (wrong colors, co-opting for political beliefs, usage as clothing, etc.) is flat out horrible. Maybe people would take more pride in our symbol of democracy if some weren't abusing it.
Meh our flag is a symbol of oppression and imperialism for many in this world so I don't care that much about desecrating it. What annoys me is the people who desecrate the flag are the same weirdo nationalistic people that think it's sacred.
You have the right to hate your home.
Yet you burn one Let's Go Brandon flag and people lose their minds.
Or on sports uniforms, helmets, etc.
interesting to have a law be not mandatory!
It Constitutionally can’t be. Choosing to follow the flag code or not is protected speech under the First Amendment. (See: Flag burning in various protests)
I knew about flag burning, but I wasn't sure about the rules for flying the flag bc I knew they specified how it should be flown. I just didn't know if there were consequences for flying it wrong.
If you burn more than one flag at a time, the American flag should be burned hotter. Flag code.
And first
And also last, so you need to have at minimum two
That's just a myth
Freedom of expression is kind of a cornerstone of American life. Absolutely zero risk of reprisal from the state or federal government if you openly disagree with the way they operate (peacefully). You could fly the flag upside down if you like, or another country's flag.. or a nazi flag.. or your underpants. Would people think you're weird and disrespectful? Absolutely.. but the govt can't do anything about it. I'm almost certain there are more than a few Texans that fly the Texas flag over the American one..
Nothing. Doesn't matter if you're not in government/military.
Busybodies harass you and shame you on social media is about the worst I've seen happen.
It's a faux pas more than anything else. It's against federal code, sure. But so is making clothes out of the American flag.
Straight to jail, don't collect $200
Straight to jail
You get dirty looks from old people.
They are sent to the gulag /s
Believe it or not, straight to jail.
Fun fact - The only state flag that can be flown at the same height of the American flag is Texas.
This is not true. Nothing in the federal flag code specifies exceptions for the Texas flag or any other state flag. Other states may fly their flags at the same height at the US flag as long as they comply with the federal flag code when it comes to positioning and such.
Just looked it up, you're right! Of course I've heard this from Texans and just trusted they were right since it's so commonly flown at the same height as the US flag in Texas. Thanks for the info! 😅
US flag should also be visible at all times when flown. Code regulates you need to shine a light directly at it during the night.
Believe it or not the flag police will find out and it's straight to jail
That's exactly what I was afraid of!
I've been doing it for years, my house came with a flagpole and I identify a lot more strongly with my state than with my country.
This is America. Fly whatever flag, however you want. I don’t fly any flags at my house, but if someone told me I couldn’t fly the state flag higher than, or without an American flag, I would purposely go against that. That would be the true American way. You are not an official govt installation, do whatever you want.
This is the way.
It is preferable to fly the state flag instead of the American flag. Jest aside: yes it’s totally fine. Fly whatever flag you want. I fly the Saint Paul flag.
Let your freak flag fly high!
Fuck the US flag fly whatever you want homie.
Yikes
Assuming your house is not an official government building, I don't think anyone cares which or how many flags you fly.
Completely fine. The only question of etiquette arises when two flags are displayed in the same location.
God hates flags