[DeanFL]

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Have noticed over the past few years, there seems to be FAR less 'American Flag Flying' - even in The Villages.

Must be sign of the times - some folks showing their "less patriotic" sides since Nov 2016>>>

Can't be that their flags are worn out...IS IT?


USA TODAY
'We refuse to celebrate': July 4th protesters say not all Americans are free"

CHICAGO — Not all Americans are kicking back to watch fireworks to celebrate independence this holiday weekend.

Amid thousands of protests against police brutality and a pandemic that has disproportionately ravaged communities of color, many people planned to spend Fourth of July drawing attention to what they say is a hypocritical celebration of freedom...

The Independence Day holiday "doesn’t really mean anything when Black people weren't free on July 4th and those same liberties weren't afforded to us," said Kerrigan Williams, co-founder of Freedom Fighters D.C., who has been co-organizing marches in the city for at least three weeks.

"Independence for people of color has not been part of our livelihood. We’re constantly murdered, harassed because of police brutality all over the country. The concept of freedom does not seem to come to our doorstep, even though we've been here 400 years," Yosef said. "We look it as an abomination to recognize anything that comes with the Fourth of July."

July 4th protests: Some refuse to celebrate independence amid BLM
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[Stu from NYC]

We are in Bonita and almost all houses are displaying our flag

[billlaur]

Im down by brownwood, never seen so many flags,been here for 7 yrs,,
A good response by the villagers...……..
Keep it up

We are displaying flags in Sabal Chase but not as many as we are getting older. Thank the media for less pride in being an American.

[billethkid]

Originally Posted by John41

We are displaying flags in Sabal Chase but not as many as we are getting older. Thank the media for less pride in being an American.

There is no less pride in America or being American
Thank the media for attempting to make it look and sound like there is less interest.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by billethkid

There is no less pride in America or being American
Thank the media for attempting to make it look and sound like there is less interest.

You nailed it

[Investment Painting Contractors]

We live on a circle 60 homes. 56 of them have flags. We even put them out for the seasonal people. Len

[davem4616]

we're in Pine Hills...plenty of people flying the 'red white and blue' here

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by billethkid

There is no less pride in America or being American
Thank the media for attempting to make it look and sound like there is less interest.

Your right hopefully ratings will put the media that does this out of business.

They should report the news not shape it to their point of vieew

[GOLFER54]

Well in that case, they obviously will miss out on the celebration that goes along with the holiday, like families getting together, having a BBQ, a few cold beers, enjoying a swimming pool if one has one, watching fireworks, etc. if they prefer to protest rather than enjoy the holiday, their loss.

[ldovermiller]

I don't know where you live, but my street is a sea of RED, WHITE AND BLUE!!

[George Page]

Proud to be an American ........

[psgolf@comcast.net]

right on. media is driving this type of story. sad!!!!

[seoulbrooks]

Yes, with a little help from the OP. God Bless America.

[Bay Kid]

My neighbors and I fly our countries flag proudly.