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chappy 11-12-2021 09:17 AM
Would you please look on page Two the Chappy response an advise your thought!

VM32162 11-12-2021 09:30 AM
You should have driven through Caroline Village. The streets were lined soon as you come in the gate; plus, in personal neighborhoods.

chappy 11-12-2021 09:45 AM
The term “the Colors” refers to the flag.

COLTempleton 11-12-2021 09:54 AM
Thousands in Pennecamp. Almost every house in the 'Lakesiders' area.

Indydealmaker 11-12-2021 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by refeik (Post 2028047)
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 ?
You must not have driven through Bonita. Most homes display flags. On our street, neighbors make sure to place flags on behalf of out of town owners.

dhmundy 11-12-2021 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by refeik (Post 2028047)
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 ?
I don’t figure flags make a patriot. I f you want to impress me with your patriotism, show me your DD 214!

dougawhite 11-12-2021 11:16 AM
Florida flag etiquette and protocols, in case you're interested:
Flag Protocols and Display - Florida Department of State

LindaH$ 11-12-2021 02:11 PM
I am a veteran who doesn't feel the need to display my patriotism. The indiscriminate displays of American flags in people's yards actually gets on my nerves. What does having a dozen little flags lining your yard have to do with supporting the vets? I usually just lurk in the forum and keep my opinions to myself, but for some reason this particular post rankled me.

Kenswing 11-12-2021 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by LindaH$ (Post 2028667)
I am a veteran who doesn't feel the need to display my patriotism. The indiscriminate displays of American flags in people's yards actually gets on my nerves. What does having a dozen little flags lining your yard have to do with supporting the vets? I usually just lurk in the forum and keep my opinions to myself, but for some reason this particular post rankled me.
I love to rankle people. Stop by my house anytime and you’d probably get downright p!ssed off. :1rotfl:

LindaH$ 11-12-2021 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Kenswing (Post 2028670)
I love to rankle people. Stop by my house anytime and you’d probably get downright p!ssed off. :1rotfl:
Hey, I'm always up for a spirited discussion with anyone who can take criticism as well as they dish it out. I'm not much into pi--ing contests, though. Both people just get wet.

dewilson58 11-12-2021 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by chappy (Post 2028477)
Would you please read page “2” posted by Chappy and advise me of your thought, thank you.
Not on page 2. :22yikes:

Challenger 11-12-2021 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by refeik (Post 2028047)
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 ?
Fly my 3x5 American flag on a staff (lighted) in front of my home 7-24-365. To me, every day is veterans' day. Don't particularly like the cheap looking mini flags outlining walks and driveways. Best to think before you opine on the intentions or motives of others.

collie1228 11-13-2021 09:35 AM
I'm a proud veteran of the Vietnam War, a member of veterans organizations, and a volunteer for Honor Flight. I get tears in my eyes sometimes when people sing the National Anthem or say the Pledge of Allegiance. I have no need to prove my patriotism to anyone. I love my country, but I do not see any need to fly a flag in my yard.

tvbound 11-13-2021 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by collie1228 (Post 2029047)
I'm a proud veteran of the Vietnam War, a member of veterans organizations, and a volunteer for Honor Flight. I get tears in my eyes sometimes when people sing the National Anthem or say the Pledge of Allegiance. I have no need to prove my patriotism to anyone. I love my country, but I do not see any need to fly a flag in my yard.
Thank you for your service and good for you. A lot of fake patriots think that the more flags you exhibit, means that you're more "patriotic" than the ones who fly a lesser number - or no flag at all. Your actions and involvement, shows what a real patriot looks like.


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