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Old 07-05-2020, 10:57 AM
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I’ve never seen more flags in my neighborhood than now.
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I don't know where you live, but my street is a sea of RED, WHITE AND BLUE!!
Same on my street and the entire neighborhood. Mallory Square is a sea of American Flags.
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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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No, in fact I see more flags out for more holidays and rememberences. At least in the Villages.
I understand the frustration the Black community is making for their plight....but I don't understand their method of expression. Too many want this and want that, but are not trying to correct the problem. It is evident that one of the roots of the problem is the 'fatherless family' setting, not slave owners from 200 years ago. The US politicians have been throwing law after law and entitlement after entitlement at the problem but little has changed, in fact much has become worse since many of the entitlements become a 'free' crutch for their existance. If racism is so rampant in the US, why have so many Black citizens become so well entrenched and successful in our society....even those from very poor back grounds? The riots and looting and burning just undermines any thing that is being said. Singling out the 'bad cops' as the reason for their actions is no more authentic than singling out the bad criminal members of the Black community as the norm. When both sides have open discussion and stop calling each other names, progress can over come.
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Flags flying everywhere on Bando Lane in Santiago!
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I thank the media for constantly uncovering so much corruption. I have not seen one word on the cable stations I watch stating there are fewer flags being waved. Manipulation.
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Old 07-05-2020, 07:00 PM
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I thank the media for constantly uncovering so much corruption. I have not seen one word on the cable stations I watch stating there are fewer flags being waved. Manipulation.
Unfortunately, some prominent media (yes, CNN for sure) create the news rather than report the news. They are horrible.
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I'm not convinced those protesting and frankly, the younger generations have a clue what the 4th represents. I believe those of color finally are starting to be heard but not sure what they believe they would have (or any of us actually) if July 4th 1776 had not happened.
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I cannot believe that people equate flying a flag with patriotism. I always thought patriotism was more about being a good, informed citizen, voting in every election.

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Flying the flag doesn't make you patriotic anymore than wearing a cross makes you a Christian.
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It is what patriotic and Christian people do.........
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Our flag keeps blowing down.
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That is because they are too busy shooting each other in cities like Chicago. Also COVID 19 has drastically limited celebrations. Hundreds of flags in my neighborhood.
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I have gone thru a couple of USA flags - the weather does that to them. So, I am headed to purchase another one and will get the last two properly retired. As to the 4th of July celebration. It is also called Independence Day - the day we became our own country and no longer an English Colony. I think that is worth celebrating no matter the color of your skin or religious preference. Thank you
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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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Most homes display flags in The Villages. Many that do not have to do with infirmity or absence from the are.
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