If a flag falls is it true you have to burn it?
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stayblue4life
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No, you should just kiss it and apologize, stroke it a bit then make sure it's clean.
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According to American flag protocol, an American flag must never be permitted to touch the ground. If the flag inadvertently touches the ground, it should 'be gently washed with soap and water.'
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you only burn an american flag when disposing of it, i think http://longisland.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ&sdn=longisland&cdn=citiestowns&tm=10&f=00&su=p529.3.152.ip_p532.5.150.ip_p531.29.420.ip_&tt=2&bt=1&bts=1&zu=http%3A//www.legion.org/%3Fsection%3Dour_flag%26subsection%3Dflag_faq%26content%3Dflag_faq%235
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