Northwestern Wounded Warrior Uniforms

[GreenBat]

http://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2013/11/4/5064646/northwestern-wounded-warrior-uniforms

[ipd054]

Absoutly hate this uniform. I am ex-military and I support the idea and the mission of the uniform, however, it is in direct violation of the US Flag Code. Have some respect for the flag that people have fought and died for... Do not use it as a prop.

• (j) No part of the flag should ever be used as a costume or athletic uniform. However, a flag patch may be affixed to the uniform of military personnel, firemen, policemen, and members of patriotic organizations. The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing. Therefore, the lapel flag pin being a replica, should be worn on the left lapel near the heart.

[SouthBendGreen]

Absoutly hate this uniform. I am ex-military and I support the idea and the mission of the uniform, however, it is in direct violation of the US Flag Code. Have some respect for the flag that people have fought and died for... Do not use it as a prop.

• (j) No part of the flag should ever be used as a costume or athletic uniform. However, a flag patch may be affixed to the uniform of military personnel, firemen, policemen, and members of patriotic organizations. The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing. Therefore, the lapel flag pin being a replica, should be worn on the left lapel near the heart.

I liked these unis until I read this post. I didn't realize that was part of flag etiquette. Thanks for the info.

[meangreendork]

This looks a lot like blind, shallow, patriotism to me. I get the ties with the Wounded Warrior Foundation (which is really the only saving grace of this uniform), but this a shade away from the "HE'S NOT WEARING A FLAG PIN! HE'S NOT AMERICAN!" mentality.

[Got5onIt]

I like it. But I like flashy, different looking unis. Most here seem to love boring, all white, UT like uniforms...

[Eagle915]

Absoutly hate this uniform. I am ex-military and I support the idea and the mission of the uniform, however, it is in direct violation of the US Flag Code. Have some respect for the flag that people have fought and died for... Do not use it as a prop.

• (j) No part of the flag should ever be used as a costume or athletic uniform. However, a flag patch may be affixed to the uniform of military personnel, firemen, policemen, and members of patriotic organizations. The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing. Therefore, the lapel flag pin being a replica, should be worn on the left lapel near the heart.

Doesn't flag code say it shouldn't be on pillows and stuff? As long as it's done respectfully I think it is okay.

[Greenrex]

Absoutly hate this uniform. I am ex-military and I support the idea and the mission of the uniform, however, it is in direct violation of the US Flag Code. Have some respect for the flag that people have fought and died for... Do not use it as a prop.

• (j) No part of the flag should ever be used as a costume or athletic uniform. However, a flag patch may be affixed to the uniform of military personnel, firemen, policemen, and members of patriotic organizations. The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing. Therefore, the lapel flag pin being a replica, should be worn on the left lapel near the heart.

Thanks for the reminder. Some of these uniforms have a Roller Derby Video Game look. Is that good or not...?

[letsgiveacheer]

If these players were so concerned with supporting the troops, let them join up. I find this sort of thing particularly disingenuous considering the football players are about the same age as the troops doing the real fighting.

[FirefightnRick]

This looks a lot like blind, shallow, patriotism to me. I get the ties with the Wounded Warrior Foundation (which is really the only saving grace of this uniform), but this a shade away from the "HE'S NOT WEARING A FLAG PIN! HE'S NOT AMERICAN!" mentality.

What about... he's an American that hates America?

Rick