Aug 23, 2018 1 min read

Accolades and kudos to Ruth Martin for the outstanding Aug. 14 letter, “Display the American flag properly.”

Formidable as the message is, only one shameful violation of the flag code is highlighted. The code contains a host of principles and guidelines for rendering proper respect for the American flag. Routinely, every aspect of the code is violated by the citizenry in all walks of life.

One statement in the code reads, “The flag represents a living country and is itself is a living thing.”

These days, much talk is heard about making America great again. Question: Can the United States, or any country, showing shameful disrespect for its flag be a great country? Answer: Please advise.

Paul Lagojda

Cumberland Township