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I'm going to go to the edge of the cliff to try to make this next point. Please don't push me over.

I'd rather see somebody burn the flag in angry protest than ignorantly or flippantly use it as a napkin to wipe BBQ sauce from their face.

*Preemptive clarification: I do NOT like seeing people burn our flag in protest, which is completely different than a respectful flag retirement using fire.

But, when you think of it, at least the angry protestor agrees that the flag holds significant meaning and value. They see what the flag represents and choose it to communicate their message for that very reason.

This, I would argue, actually shows some respect to the flag as a symbol - more so than the guy who treats it as nothing more than a random assortment of dyed thread.

HGTV Article wrote:Drape a large American flag over the table as a bright and festive table runner. . .

Fox News blog reporting on the story, including the predictable outrage that resulted from the article: http://radio.foxnews.com/toddstarnes/to ... cloth.html

Wow. My reaction isn't actually anger as if this desecration was done maliciously. . . it's sorrow and disgust at the ignorance and incompetence of whoever thought this was a neat, creative, fun idea.

To live life this oblivious to reality (as the author obviously is) must either be eternally frustrating or refreshingly stress free.