This is following his rally in Missouri.

VIDEO: American Flag on the Ground Following Sen. McCain Rally

Need I remind you that Obama was attacked for being a traitor to America for not even wearing a flag pin in his lapel? Something McCain was conspicuously NOT wearing during any of the debates? Yet where were the unhinged wing-nuts on the right proclaiming McCain’s lack of patriotism then. They were sure out in force earlier this year proclaiming Obama was unpatriotic for not always wearing a flag lapel pin.

Some in the blogosphere have protested this story is a waste of time.

No.

What this story illustrates is the crass hypocrisy of John McCain and the Republicans.

And yes, it is relevant that the flag was treated in this disrespectful manner.

United States Flag Code - Wikipedia

When the flag is lowered, no part of it should touch the ground or any other object; it should be received by waiting hands and arms. To store the flag it should be folded neatly and ceremoniously.

The flag should never touch anything beneath it. Contrary to an urban legend, the flag code does not state that a flag that touches the ground should be burned. Instead, the flag should be moved so it is not touching the ground.