Is it disrespectful to wear an American flag on your clothing?

The federal government says that you should not:"No part of the flag should ever be used as a costume or athletic uniform." But that's a shouldn't, not a shan't. read more

I don’t believe wearing the flag is disrespectful anymore than wearing a team or armed services item of clothing is disrespectful It shows that you support your country. If more people did this maybe we would see more true patriotism openly shown in the United States. read more

So while your t-shirt with a flag printed on it isn't the same as wearing the actual flag, you're also considered to be representing your country by wearing the flag. Therefore, if someone's flag apparel is worn in an disrespectful manner or someone is conducting some shady behavior while wearing an American flag — it can definitely be seen as offensive. read more