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Floridafoodie 04-26-2020 07:39 AM

Political Signs
 
Why is it that political signs have been banned from front yards yet people apparently are able to fly political flags, which are much bigger than a yard sign, from their flagpoles in their front yards???

Dr Winston O Boogie jr 04-26-2020 07:42 AM

I never understood people that say that an American flag is a political symbol.

Madelaine Amee 04-26-2020 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr (Post 1753611)
I never understood people that say that an American flag is a political symbol.

Did you actually READ the origianl post. No mention of American Flag, just mentions POLITICAL FLAGS.

Mortal1 04-26-2020 08:02 AM

If you find it offensive deed restrictions.

Anne17 04-26-2020 08:32 AM

What type of flags are you referring to in your post?

stadry 04-26-2020 08:43 AM

i'm w/boogie altho the op's concern is political flags

CWGUY 04-26-2020 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stadry (Post 1753683)
i'm w/boogie altho the op's concern is political flags

:what: Did you actually READ the original post?

retiredguy123 04-26-2020 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Floridafoodie (Post 1753604)
Why is it that political signs have been banned from front yards yet people apparently are able to fly political flags, which are much bigger than a yard sign, from their flagpoles in their front yards???

Signs and flags are two different things with regard to the laws and rules. The display of flags is addressed by Florida law. Here is a link to the law.

Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes: Online Sunshine

I don't think that flags are addressed in The Villages restrictions and covenants because the State law gives homeowners certain rights that cannot be superseded by a covenant.

Ben Franklin 04-26-2020 09:01 AM

Political flags let you know who you want, or don't want to live next to.

Vikingjunior 04-26-2020 09:03 AM

It amazes me how some get so triggered by a political sign or flag, honestly get a life.

Boomer 04-26-2020 09:15 AM

Flag Etiquette:

Section 8i of the American flag code:

Advertising signs should not be fastened to a staff or halyard from which the flag is flown.

In yards throughout TV, there is a specific flag flying on the same pole as the American flag. That flag is clearly political advertising. (And we all know what flag I am talking about.)

Not only is such a political flag obvious advertising, it is, in reality, actually disrespectful to everything our American flag stands for. (Think about that. Really, think about that. Think about the pledge, “One Nation...” ”Indivisible...”)

If you must “advertise” on a pole, get a separate pole and make sure the other flag does not fly as high as the American flag.

And don’t get me started on the battered, tattered American flags I have seen on my walks in TV.

Sincerely,
Betsy Ross Boomer

barnacleb1ll 04-26-2020 09:30 AM

Flags with the name of a person running for office or already in office. Saw one yesterday and was appalled, it was as large as the US flag.

BS Beef 04-26-2020 09:34 AM

I’m not in favor of either. I think the signs are trashy....and has a sign in your neighbors yard ever changed your mind on a candidate or issue?

Topspinmo 04-26-2020 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Madelaine Amee (Post 1753632)
Did you actually READ the origianl post. No mention of American Flag, just mentions POLITICAL FLAGS.


Can’t have flag pole without American flag at the top

Topspinmo 04-26-2020 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Anne17 (Post 1753671)
What type of flags are you referring to in your post?


LOL:eek::eek:


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