Why no Flags
 

Mrs and I attended one of the squares last evening .
After living here 10 years plus it finally came to my attention there's no US flag at the squares nor any visible in the surrounding area.
Being such a patriotic community that we are just surprised our country's symbol isn't being displayed

Nor an emoji of the US flag either on this site

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Tried to show a copy of the flag flying at Lake Sumter Landing near the radio station, but the link isn't letting me copy it.

I find it refreshing. Shoving patriotism in each others' faces doesn't prove you are patriotic. It just proves you feel the need to show off. I'm surrounded by flags in my neighborhood now, and it's frankly a turnoff.

It's sort of like a belief in a religion. Wearing a cross on a chain, plus a cross on your lapel, plus Jesus bumper stickers on your car, plus a creche in your front yard for 90 days, plus a statue of Jesus on your porch, plus a huge bloody Jesus cross over your bed - tells me that you like the "in your face" method of worship. It doesn't tell me that you actually believe in any of the religion.

The people who perform patriotic acts impress me more than the flags they fly or the Veteran hats they wear (and I've learned that many of these "veterans" aren't even veterans - they wear the hats into stores to get the discounts).

:blahblahblah::blahblahblah::blahblahblah: Next time you are at Spanish Springs look down Main St. towards 441. There is a VERY LARGE flag flying. Also one at Veterans' Memorial Park.

At LSL a flag is flying in front of the radio station.

I don't know about Paddock Sq. so I will not comment...... others may want to try that approach! :boom:

What stores give veteran's discounts for merely wearing a hat? I am always asked for my retired military ID to confirm if I am eligible.

Actually as many have noticed and commented on...there is a HUGE AMOUNT of FAUX patriotism in The Villages for some reason. So much so, it has left a void where REAL patriotism should be, and takes away from the REALITY of what it means to be patriotic and honor our country.

YEP...nailed it! :boom:

I took the post to which you reply NOT to be bait at all, and simply an opinion with which I believe to be totally accurate.

I find the OP to be more of "bait" than the poster you accuse.

I offer no opinion on either poster as I do not know them, but find your accusation to be a bit out of line.

LOUD voices are not a pre requisite for demonstrating patriotism.

It sure would be nice, if certain folks were capable of understanding...that obvious & simple truism. :ohdear:



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I’m honestly wondering what sorts of things fall into that category.

Hmm, methinks anytime someone puts a party/person, over country...would fit that category. :ho:

When a flurry of so called patriotism is noted on this forum, and in parades honoring one person, a visible non patriot, I consider that lip service only.

Honoring our REAL hero's, even if they do not agree with you or yours, honoring actions FOR the country, yelling loudly about those who actually steal from vets, then proclaim patriotism,would be a few simple exclamations.

I have problems with so called patrons of patriotism who are NOTHING but phony talk.

There is some work involved, they would need lights to operate if they fly the flag at night or have someone whose job is to put up and take down flag everyday. I went to the Molly Hatchet concert at Savannah Center last Wednesday and when the band brought out the American Flag the place went nuts.

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I refer you to your own signature quote from Samuel Clemens, and add the context: He said if he were to teach patriotism in schools he would...

"throw out the old maxim, ‘My country, right or wrong,’ etc., and instead I would say, ‘My country when she is right.’ Because patriotism is supporting your country all the time, but your government only when it deserves it."

No, not bait. It's called an opinion, on a discussion forum.

Same here.

Well stated. :thumbup:

I think a lot of people either don't know about the illumination rule, or don't care about it, in the Villages. Some homeowners have flags flying 24/7 without lights at night. I've seen a few flags tattered and in bad condition.

When we bought our house, it came with a pretty ragged and dirty flag attached to an extension arm on the house itself. We got rid of the flag and the extension arm entirely. Burned the flag, which is the actual law - which I noticed a lot of people in the Villages also don't obey. After Memorial Day I saw a bunch of those little lawn flags in the trash on trash day.

I don't know if any stores actually give them without checking an ID first. But you'd be surprised at how many "veterans" try, and point to their hats as "proof" when they ask for the discount.

That isn't specific to the Villages. Up north we had a few guys come in with "Veterans" hats who would ask for a discount - when we asked for their ID they'd say no one ever makes them show an ID, and they don't carry it around with them. We used to get a lot of women who would insist that they are military wives so I should give THEM a discount - when I pointed out that we needed their ID showing they were married to someone in active duty, they would never be able to produce them.

So yes there are people who consider it acceptable to pretend to be a veteran, to get a discount. Whether they actually ever get that discount is up to the gullibility and/or generosity of the cashier.

I think a lot of people don't know or don"t care.................
 

Burn Permits are required for ALL burning in Lake County!

Burn Barrel Use is illegal and will result in fines!
Burn Permit Types
Where to get Burn Permits
You may need a Smoke Management Plan...
General burning requirements:
Get your Burn Permit before you start your fire!
Check the Burn Day Status before you burn.
A responsible adult must remain with the fire at all times.
You must have the Burn Permit at the burn site.
You must READ and FOLLOW the instructions on the permit.
You are responsible for any damage caused by your fire. This includes health problems induced or aggravated by smoke from your fire. Please be courteous and responsible.

As a side note, burning is not the only way to properly dispose of an old flag.

You can also bury it.



Proper U.S. Flag Disposal Methods (click here)

Or, you could just bring it to the local VFW or American Legion Hall. They provide the service at no cost.

Sorry I didn't mean we personally set the ragged flag on fire. We had it burned.

We are still in Texas awaiting our move to TV, but here in Texas you can also take any flag that needs to be retired to any Fire Station and they will properly dispose of it for you. Perhaps FL has that same service, I guess you would have to check.

I agree. To me, putting 100 flags in front your house every patriotic holiday does not make one any more patriotic than anyone else. Seems to be some sort of competition on number of flags and who puts them out first. Are these really patriots?