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Respect the U.S. flag and its customs

I know there are a lot of proud citizens who show their pride by flying the U.S. flag. For those of you unaware, the flag should have direct lighting on it at night. If this is not possible, take the flag down before dark.

One group along the South Strand disrespects the flag every night by flying it without lights.

Fix this problem or take the flags down at night.

Robert Manning, Myrtle Beach

This story was originally published December 9, 2016 at 9:37 PM with the headline "Respect the U.S. flag and its customs."

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