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Originally Posted by Iphinome
Do you mess with people's right to disrespectfully display it? Maybe it should be you don't mess with someone's first amendment rights.
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I haven't and don't
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Originally Posted by Xanthe
That's two errors - you don't read through agreements that legally bind you before you sign them, and you assume things are a "given" when they are not. If one does that, then one shouldn't be surprised when their legal contract bites them on the ass, or their assumption is proven wrong.
The flag is merely a symbol, not a holy object. Too many people misuse it to display false patriotism when their actions indicate that they have no true understanding of the basic reasons why America was founded. And some use it for intimidation purposes. I can understand why a housing authority might restrict its display. That's not to say I agree with their restrictions, only that I understand why they would do so.
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once again, I've only ever lived in an apartment once. I own my home, and when living other places have simply rented a room or part of a house. I am smart enough to not live anywhere with a homeowner's agreement.
I don't believe it is false patriotism. I stand and honor the flag, cross my heart when it is presented, say the pledge when appropriate, keep it from the ground, and help people ritually destroy their flags when it is needed. I honor the flag.
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Originally Posted by ardeegee
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see! now you can sleep well at night knowing that your right to run around with a burrito in your pants, dressed as captain america and grope women is protected!
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Originally Posted by TGS
How about flying an "unpatriotic" flag - would that be OK too?
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that's a right guaranteed in this country
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Originally Posted by kennyc
But the issue is, does your neighbor have the same right to fly a Nazi Flag?
(my answer is yes, btw).
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unfortunately yes, and you can burn it in protest as well and I have to stand by and defend the rights of those who do it (but you can't in Germany!)