I'm putting up the Flag....

steveinaz

Well worth the watch:

http://www.billcook.net/puttin-up-the-flag.html

nooshinjohn

Thanks!:cool:

teekay0007

I put up the flag first thing EVERY morning and take it down at dusk. It never remains out in the rain or past dark without a light on it. Far too many here don't respect the flag, or what it stands for, nearly enough. And those who burn the flag, or desecrate it in some other manner, "in protest".....OH! DON'T GET ME STARTED! I've got a few other places in mind where they can try living for a while that might change their tune.

steveinaz

I would ask flag burners, "why do you live in a country, that you obviously hate?" "Do you lack the courage of your convictions to live somewhere else?" Burning the Flag is a hollow gesture, for the weak of mind, principle, and integrity.

apc

I liked that. Thanks for sharing. We put up the flag regularly too.

nspindel

Proud flag flyer myself. I say send all the flag burners to South Africa, maybe they'd like it better there:

http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/17/world/africa/south-africa-mine-violence/index.html?hpt=hp_t3

steveinaz

A lot of blood, sweat, and tears went into that Flag. Long live Old Glory!

Joe08867

I used to put her up every morning and take her down every night, but I installed a nice set of floodlights that shine on Old Glory all night long. Now she only comes in from the rain.

What is sad is how few you are seeing again. I thought it would last after 9/11. It was nice and felt good to see the Flag on almost every house in the neighborhood. I guess people forget how great this country is. Or is the right word Complacent.

jon1redleg

What burns my butt the most along with flag burners are the ones that flay an old torn, faided flag. You know the
flags tht look pink and about three inches are missing from the end with tassels flying. TAKE IT DOWN and Buy
a new one for pete sakes!!!
I seen a flag blown down off the bridge that city decorates and land on road, do ya think passing traffic would stop
to pick it up NO. some jerk run over it before I could get to it. I gave him the your #1 sign.

Strong Bad

This story made me think about how good we actually have it here and how thankful I am for freedom of speech.

http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/verdict-protests-loom-russias-jailed-punks-17024986#.UC7GjI7dJhM

potee

I thank all of you for the kind words about OUR FLAG.

txcoastal1

Thanks Steve for posting and I also would like to thank our family, forefathers, military, friends, and all others who have made this possible.

POIDOG

that's why I fly the flag 24/7, ( I have a light on it at night)

mrbigbluelight

Thanks, Steve, for the post.

The freedom to burn the flag in this country is an example, IMO, of what makes this country great: the freedom to be a butthead or obnoxious if one so chooses.
Nice if you're not, to be sure, but in the US it's your choice, not the mandate of the government.

Nice link too, Strongbad. Well worth reading also.

dkg999

Like Aaron Lewis, there's two flags that fly above my land. High and proud is the red, the white, and the blue. The other flag has a rattlesnake with a simple statement made ..... Don't Tread on Me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsQzw_Ax8Cw

RickTfromAZ

Thanks for that Steve. Whereabouts in Arizona do you reside?

steveinaz

Sierra Vista Rick.

RickTfromAZ

Darn, I was hoping that we were neighbors. I wanted to meet you and hear your new speakers. Maybe next time that I head down south....

steveinaz

Occassionally Bev & I throw a Arizona Polkie shindig down here, I'll remember to invite you to the next one.

Tony M

I've been flying my colors for 15 to 20 years from the same spot. I also replace it with a new one every couple to three years depending on weather wear. We take her down only if a bad lightning with high winds comes through. Sometimes she even rides them out too.

Where she is placed, all people who come to my front door via the walkway, has to walk under her. I love that fact.
When she gets wound up tight every month or two, I stop whatever I'm doing and go unwind her. Letting her wave freely is very important to me.

Also, when I fly her at half staff, people will have to duck or go around her as they pass and that there gives her more importance during those days.

May she fly forever !!

Sherardp

Sharing this one, thanks.

SDA1C

Thanks Steve!.

This is the first thing I read this morning and what a killer start to the day. To be reminded there are still folks out there that care about our great nation and hold value to those that faught ot make and keep it that way. I think I am going to go make an apple pie!

engtaz

Thanks Steve

steveinaz

Bump for 9/11 anniversary.

KEEP THE FAITH. GOD BLESS THE USA.