Flying the American Flag

Good day everyone,

  I hadn't intended to write a post today, but interesting enough, I saw something that needs addressing.

  There are petitions and surveys roaming the Internet, without limit and usually without any background checks. I received one such petition today. In a nutshell, it asks Lawmakers to create a Law allowing any U.S. Citizen to fly the flag with honor and not be hindered to do so.

  Anyone read about homeowners associations in Alabama or Texas that filed lawsuits against a homeowner because of their flag? Lawsuits have happened.  

  The following link is a pdf file and outlines US Law pertaining to the display of the American Flag. First written into Code in 1923, and updated as recently as 2005 and 2008.

http://www.senate.gov/reference/resources/pdf/RL30243.pdf


  If the following link isn't a hyperlink, just copy and paste it into your browser.


  The following paragraph is taken directly from said pdf file.



Restrictions on Display of the Flag by 
Real Estate Associations

The Freedom to Display the American Flag Act of 2005
56 prohibits a

condominium, cooperative, or real estate management association from adopting or

enforcing any policy or agreement that would restrict or prevent a member of the

association from displaying the flag in accordance with the Federal Flag Code on

residential property to which the member has a separate ownership interest.

 Interestingly enough, many petitions ask for Congress to make Laws that would benefit only select folks...Veterans. That would be against the Law and even I would fight to repeal such a Law if it ever came into being. Laws cannot be created for one group and must be inclusive of ALL citizens.  

  Fly the Flag proudly, with honor...and properly.

  Thanks everyone. Have a great Weekend!

Trevor M Dodge