Day by Day Cartoon by Chris Muir

Monday, September 5, 2011

Flag etiquette

Not observed in Fort Collins, Colorado:

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Colorado School Comes Under Fire for Hanging Saudi Flag Higher Than American Flag

Published September 05, 2011
FoxNews.com
 
An elementary school in Colorado has come under criticism after they lowered the American flag and elevated a Saudi Arabian flag. 
The principal at Bauder Elementary School in Fort Collins said they did not mean to disrespect the American flag, according to a report in the Greeley Gazzette. 
Principal Brian Carpenter told the newspaper that the American flag was immediately returned to its proper and prominent position at the school. 

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/09/05/colorado-school-comes-under-fire-for-hanging-saudi-flag-higher-than-american/#ixzz1X6b00roe

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The school's principal doesn't know basic flag etiquette, so what are the chances his students do?

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