In front of our home we fly the American flag and the Marine Corps flag. The American flag is worn and a bit tattered. We have plenty of new ones.
Weary Wife wants to change it. Thinks current condition is disrespectful.
Old Marine says no. It's a battle flag. We're at war. Asks if Weary Wife ever saw the flag at Ft McHenry.
What do you say?
Compromise. Fly the battle flag one day and the pristine flag the next. Problem solved.