I am going to have to disagree with you hear. Traditionally the colors have had battle honors sowed on them to recall famous engagements. See here for an example
http://www.pareserves.com/files/rand...8th_Alabma.jpg
This has been done traditionally in American Wars.
Right now America is at war; the Culture Wars were we are fighting off the secularist threat and the War of Terror were we are fighting off the Islamofascits threat. These wars have no clear cut foundries, instead we have culture warriors who defend America.
Please keep in mind this is Sarah Palin, the woman who for two whole years keep America safe from invasion from Russia. Sarah Palin, the women who kills and cooks her own moose chili. Sarah Palin, who though being a weak and foolish women rose to defend America in her hour of greatest need when a secret Muslim was nominated to be president by the Democrats.
Sarah Palin signature on that flag is battle honor as sacred as any inscription reading "1st Mananas" or "Fort Pillow".
It's not desecration with a Republican does it.