I think grandpa is right. Kerry not only turned his back on the flag, but also his commrades in arms still stuck in Nam. Three bogus purple hearts, so his prissy a$$ can go home. W isnt a "fighting patriot", but at least he has his father at his right ear for much needed guidance. FYI posting a flag upside down is a sign of surrender, not distress. Traditionally there are three things atop a flag pole to use before you would ever post your garrison flag upside down.
1) Razor Blade - used for cutting the lanyard and removing flag.
2) Match - used for burning the flag (prevent capturing forces from obtaining)
3) one .45 cal round - used for the last man removing the flag to take his own life.