Might be important to note here that "disrespecting the flag" would ordinarily involve doing something to it. Burning it. Wiping one's bottom with it. Standing on it. Spitting on it.
That's "disrespecting the flag".
On the other hand, there's failing to stand for it. Failing to salute it. These are not actions, but a person simply refraining from an action. It is "failing to give the flag respect" not actively "disrespecting the flag".
Think of it like Islamic Mosques. There's probably one in your town. You've never gone over and disrespected it by vandalizing it but you've never gone and kissed it or prayed in it either.
So you've not "disrespected the mosque" but you have "failed to respect the Mosque".
Care to know the difference between a Jihadi and an American Patriot?
Jihadists do not typically care that you "failed to respect a Mosque" they wait till you do something disrespectful to it before getting angry.
American Patriots? Apparently nowadays "failing to respect the flag" is an anger worthy offense. In need of name calling and punishment.
Pictured: Respect what he respects the way he respects it, or you are disrespectful!
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