Popular clothing outlet PacSun is angering a lot of Americans due to their controversial T-shirt that features an upside down American flag.
Memorial Day is meant to be dedicated to the memories of our nation's brave men and women who have died in the service of our country.
The use of an upside-down flag is meant to signify a fort in distress, or a ship in distress. It has a specific application, and anyone who uses the upside-down flag as a symbol of our country in distress on a political level is not aware of the actual meaning behind the usage of this symbol: According to the official flag code, only "in instances of extreme danger to life or property."
Thousands of people demanded that the surf company take the shirt off their shelves. Even actors and celebrities joined in with their disgust.
PacSun finally took it down on a day that should be dedicated to honoring our fallen soldiers, not attempting to make an easy buck off of men and women in need of assistance.
Do you believe the promise that this multi-billion-dollar company made to the enraged public? What do you think about their use of this flag? What do you think about the fact that according to our flag code, we shouldn't even use a regular flag on our clothing? Please let us know in the comments below!
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This is shirt that started the controversy.
Even celebrities joined in the fight against the offensive t-shirt.
So many people complained that PacSun issued an official apology.
