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Originally Posted by refeik
I had to make a short drive thru the Villages this morning. I was saddened to see that less than one in ten homes were displaying the American Flag honoring our Veterans, especially those who died in war. Why is this? Are the flags at $1.50 each too expensive, is it too much work to stick a half dozen curb flags in the ground or is it simply people don't care anymore ?
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First, people still care, while a few never did.
Still a lot of snowbirds yet to arrive equals no flags?
Lots of renters not in the loop equals no flags.
Lots of full timers, many who are veterans themselves, on vacation and away from home equals no flags.
Some prefer to keep their appreciation, patriotism and prayers personal and private, equals no flags.
Some appreciate the thought but resent the Chinese made flags used most often to demonstrate that American patriotism, like Chinese made lapel pins worn to show how patriotic one is. Again, no flags.
So, just because a house is not ringed in flags, don't assume the owners don't care. There are many reasons that might not be apparent why flags are not displayed by some. My service time, like all my military brothers and sisters, was about keeping America safe and free and one of those freedoms was the right to decide for themselves how to honor those who served or died for our country.
Refeik, your question is appreciated for it shows you care. Thank you.
May God bless America! May God bless all who served, are serving now, or those service men and women yet to come.