The fact that anyone would complain about that, pisses me off! What the hell is wrong with this country? It's your own flag, a symbol that countless people have died fighting for. People are so proud of their quaint little community that they whine about a large American flag. When I am out of the Navy and settled down in my own house, one of my dreams is to have a large flagpole, complete with yardarm, lit 24/7. Just let someone tell me that I can't do that.

A few months ago, there was a story that made national headlines when a guy put up a flagpole and a flag in his front yard, and the home owners association started fighting him over it.

I think the whole thing is ridiculous as well...

Had the same thing happen in a town near me last June:

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Ashland's debate unfurls under extra-large U.S. flag
Published: Thursday, June 15, 2006

ASHLAND - A super-size flag at a former McDonald's is causing a stir in Ashland.

The flag is 16 feet by 25 feet. Premier West Bank raised it last week at an Ashland branch.

The city code allows the flag.

But Adam Hanks, Ashland's code enforcement officer, said he has fielded more than a dozen calls about it.

John Anhorn, president and CEO of Premier West, said the flag will stay.

``We fly the flag because we are an American company and we believe in the flag,'' he said. ``It's a great way to show support for our country.''

He said Premier West flies a flag at all 38 branches and added that he has received several positive comments about the Ashland flag.

But some residents disagree.

Jason Spevak called the flag ``enormous'' and an eyesore.

``It's incongruous with the natural beauty of Ashland,'' Spevak said. ``We used to have an uninterrupted view of the hillside. Now this gigantic artificial presence is interrupting that view.''

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Guess where I do my banking.

Ashland, OR, is a crazy place. Lots of burnt out hippies and peaceniks. There was talk within the city council to remove the US flag from all local government buildings and replace it with the “earth flag”, whatever that is.

Originally Posted by Blastard

Jason Spevak called the flag ``enormous'' and an eyesore.

Anyone who calls the flag an eyesore needs to have their citizenship revoked and shipped out of the country.

I like many here served this Country. I have no problem with the display of the Nations symbol. I also do not have a problem with local code enforcement. If you don’t like the codes get em changed. Don’t just blatantly violate them. What would we have if everyone did, anarchy?

Why does it matter?

Originally Posted by -gunut-

Why does it matter?

Why does what matter?

On this 1 issue - the US Flag, I don't agree that there should be any rules on how he wants to fly it. Anything else, then yes, I can see rules....

Originally Posted by Mr. P

Why does what matter?

How big the flag is

Originally Posted by Mr. P

I like many here served this Country. I have no problem with the display of the Nations symbol. I also do not have a problem with local code enforcement. If you don’t like the codes get em changed. Don’t just blatantly violate them. What would we have if everyone did, anarchy?

With the crooks and morons on both sides of the aisle burying this country in BS laws this is coming sooner than most probably realize

Originally Posted by -gunut-

How big the flag is

I guess the same reason there are any other zoning laws/code etc.

Originally Posted by scooter

With the crooks and morons on both sides of the aisle burying this country in BS laws this is coming sooner than most probably realize

And who elects those Morons? Remind me.

You go Donald!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by Mr. P

And who elects those Morons? Remind me.

Well for one YOU do mickey

Originally Posted by scooter

Well for one YOU do mickey

It's more like "we" do.

Fly 'em high and proud!

Originally Posted by tnoisaw

Fly 'em high and proud!

I agree, just don't violate local codes.

Originally Posted by tnoisaw

Fly 'em high and proud!

I agree with you 100%. I have a flag the flies 24/7 AND new neighbors from California. They came by yesterday and asked me AGAIN to take it down as it made them uncomfortable. They seemed to be shocked by MY comments and went home.

The flag is still up.

Originally Posted by 2400

I agree with you 100%. I have a flag the flies 24/7 AND new neighbors from California. They came by yesterday and asked me AGAIN to take it down as it made them uncomfortable. They seemed to be shocked by MY comments and went home.

The flag is still up.

They actually ask you to take it down...? I fly mine 24/7... if someone were to ask me to take it down, my comment would be: "F*ck off! Now get the F*ck off of property or I'll take my backup flag pole and shove it up your ass."

Originally Posted by js

They actually ask you to take it down...? I fly mine 24/7... if someone were to ask me to take it down, my comment would be: "F*ck off! Now get the F*ck off of property or I'll take my backup flag pole and shove it up your ass."

You're close....

Originally Posted by js

They actually ask you to take it down...? I fly mine 24/7... if someone were to ask me to take it down, my comment would be: "F*ck off! Now get the F*ck off of property or I'll take my backup flag pole and shove it up your ass."

That is so insensitive and political incorrect I can’t believe you said it. COOL! Way to go! If it comes to shoving it (flag pole) wear the sun don’t shine make sure it goes up sideways.

Originally Posted by 2400

I agree with you 100%. I have a flag the flies 24/7 AND new neighbors from California. They came by yesterday and asked me AGAIN to take it down as it made them uncomfortable. They seemed to be shocked by MY comments and went home.

The flag is still up.

Unbelievable!! Uncomfortable, huh? Geeeezzzzzzzz. Damn the California everyone must feel good, lets all just get along, tree huggin, Socialist MORONS!

There has been talk above about regulations that should be followed.... I am all for most HOA rules. But, I think that unless U are flying a football field sized flag in your neighborhood (with small yards), no rules should apply to flying the flag itself...

Originally Posted by 2400

You're close....

2400, did they explain or say why they were uncomfortable?