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Dear Prudence, 
A house in my neighborhood has an extremely tattered American flag atop a flagpole. I would like to purchase a new flag for the home and ask if I could have the old flag, so that I can ensure it is properly disposed of. I am struggling to think of a way to walk up to the home, and ask for the flag that will not offered or seem judgmental of the occupants. I don’t want them to feel bad that they might be unable to keep up the exterior of their home. But as a veteran I feel the need to help Old Glory. 

—Star Spangled

Dear Spangled,
You never know who you will meet on the other side of the door of a neighbor you don’t know. It sounds as if the entire home is in need of an overhaul, not just the flag. So these neighbors may be dealing with all sorts of problems, a tattered flag being the least of them. The easiest advice would be to tell you to just ignore the flag, but I think your impulse is a generous one. So I say do it, but be prepared to be turned away, even rudely. If you ring the bell, when they answer explain you are a veteran. Say you love to see a flag flying, and it would be an honor if you could replace theirs—and dispose of it appropriately—and put up a new Old Glory. Let’s hope that you will enjoy seeing your gift proudly wave.

—Prudie

 



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I think the LW should just leave a new flag on their doorstep anonymously. I know he wants to dispose of the old one properly but I think he should let that go & trust that someone who flies the flag knows the proper disposal method.

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And he doesn't know if there is a reason behind that flag. Butt out!

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I don't know if they have a reason but may not know the protocol of disposing a tattered a torn flag and may appreciate a visit from a veteran.

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You can get the cases for flags at any trophy store.

Get the case, a new flag and go over dressed in uniform and a few boy scouts and ask if they would let you honor them while helping the boys do a good deed.



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Lexxy wrote:

I think the LW should just leave a new flag on their doorstep anonymously. I know he wants to dispose of the old one properly but I think he should let that go & trust that someone who flies the flag knows the proper disposal method.

 That's a good idea.



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lilyofcourse wrote:

You can get the cases for flags at any trophy store.

Get the case, a new flag and go over dressed in uniform and a few boy scouts and ask if they would let you honor them while helping the boys do a good deed.

 I have to say I really like this idea.



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the fact that they fly the flag at all is a good thing--we're a bit touchy about flags around here too--like lilly's idea as well but would begin the conversation by thanking them for flying the stars & stripes, etc.

we fly the stars & stripes 24/7--lighted in the evening--and the lone star as well--we occaisionally fly the southern cross but always by itself



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My flag is always up. I replace it when it gets tattered. The VFW will discard of your old flags properly.

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You can get the cases for flags at any trophy store.

Get the case, a new flag and go over dressed in uniform and a few boy scouts and ask if they would let you honor them while helping the boys do a good deed.
- lilyofcourse

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I think this would be an awesome idea!

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