The disrespect turns my stomach.

[Cowher]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...ttraction.html

[Taygrd]

I actually heard about this on NPR, torn between a homeowners right and preserving history. The paint job does not raise my eyebrow as much as the Brazilian flag flying above the St Andrews in Scotland?

[Peter Crowe]

I actually heard about this on NPR, torn between a homeowners right and preserving history. The paint job does not raise my eyebrow as much as the Brazilian flag flying above the St Andrews in Scotland?

I quite agree, while the art is not my taste, it does not bother me as much as Brazil's flag over the Saltire.

The Saltire when displayed within Scotland (because it is a component of the Union Flag) has a similar status as say the 'Betsy Ross' in the US has vis a vis the current 50 star 'Star Bangled Banner' (i.e. it is still a live national flag but defers precedence to the most current one when flown together). Therefore it has customary status as the National Flag. Under customary international flag etiquette and the laws of many countries the flags of two nations should never be flown from the same flag pole. This is an internationally recognised signal of having surrendered or one nation having sovereignty over another.

When two national flags are displayed simultaneously they are either flown with the host nation's on the higher flagpole or if both flagpoles are at the same height the flag of the nation whose territory it is, is displayed on the left as it is seen by onlookers.

It is amazing to me how many people proud of their ethnic heritage make this mistake.

[chrisupyonder]

It would look better if the whole building were painted white. The unpainted part looks drab and dirty.

Chris.

[KiltedDixon]

A matter of taste...hum...looks like something out of Disneyland.

[RAF]

A matter of taste...hum...looks like something out of Disneyland.

I agree, I expected to see Snow White or one of the dwarves.

[OC Richard]

A matter of taste...hum...looks like something out of Disneyland.

Actually Disneyland has nothing like that- no building covered with grafitti.

One side of the Shooting Gallery in Frontierland has a mural on it, that's about it.

Anyhow about the art, I like it. And it looks interesting on the building. But I think that art would look far more appropriate on a modern building in an urban setting.

About homeowners' "rights", these vary. I used to live in Palm Springs, and there the City Council had complete power over the appearance of all buildings including private homes. Someone from the City Council would show up at your doorstep and tell you that you had to paint your house a certain colour and you had to plant certain sorts of plants in your yard, and where to plant them.

[Geoff Withnell]

...When two national flags are displayed simultaneously they are either flown with the host nation's on the higher flagpole or if both flagpoles are at the same height the flag of the nation whose territory it is, is displayed on the left as it is seen by onlookers.

It is amazing to me how many people proud of their ethnic heritage make this mistake.

Actually, according to United States Code Title 4 Chapter 1 — The Flag

"When flags of two or more nations are displayed, they are to be flown from separate staffs of the same height. The flags should be of approximately equal size. International usage forbids the display of the flag of one nation above that of another nation in time of peace."

This is a very common mistake. The host countries flag is NOT displayed higher than other national flags. It is flown on the flag's right, or sometimes, at the center front, but not higher.

[Peter Crowe]

Actually, according to United States Code Title 4 Chapter 1 — The Flag

"When flags of two or more nations are displayed, they are to be flown from separate staffs of the same height. The flags should be of approximately equal size. International usage forbids the display of the flag of one nation above that of another nation in time of peace."

This is a very common mistake. The host countries flag is NOT displayed higher than other national flags. It is flown on the flag's right, or sometimes, at the center front, but not higher.

You are of course correct, I was confusing the regulation about state flags vis a vis the US flag.

Notwithstanding that you do often (especially in the US) see folk fly the US Flag over the flags of their nation of origin, especially Irish and Italian tricolours. They think they are doing it right because within the States the Stars and Stripes always take precedence. In Scotland it is very unusual for private citizens to display a flag from their home. Castles (even privately owned ones) are an exception alongside public buildings (and most of them like Town/City Halls only do so on special designated flag days).

[kc8ufv]

You are of course correct, I was confusing the regulation about state flags vis a vis the US flag.

Notwithstanding that you do often (especially in the US) see folk fly the US Flag over the flags of their nation of origin, especially Irish and Italian tricolours. They think they are doing it right because within the States the Stars and Stripes always take precedence. In Scotland it is very unusual for private citizens to display a flag from their home. Castles (even privately owned ones) are an exception alongside public buildings (and most of them like Town/City Halls only do so on special designated flag days).

Many people here get things confused with flags. Flown correctly, I have seen as many as 3 flags on the same pole - from top to bottom - US Flag, State Flag, Local Flag or organizational flag. I have also seen official places fly flags incorrectly. When displayed in a non-moving way, visible from both sides, the field (of the US flag) is supposed to be to the North or West. When displayed in motion (or with the appearance of motion, such as painted on a vehicle, or someone's arm) it should have the field attached to the mast (or where the mast would be....). I can't begin to tell you how many places I've seen with the US flag on a person's right shoulder, with the field closer to the person's back.