[chappy]

Would you please look on page Two the Chappy response an advise your thought!

[VM32162]

You should have driven through Caroline Village. The streets were lined soon as you come in the gate; plus, in personal neighborhoods.

[chappy]

The term “the Colors” refers to the flag.

[COLTempleton]

Thousands in Pennecamp. Almost every house in the 'Lakesiders' area.

[Indydealmaker]

Originally Posted by refeik

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]

Originally Posted by refeik

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]

Florida flag etiquette and protocols, in case you're interested:
Flag Protocols and Display - Florida Department of State

[LindaH$]

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]

Originally Posted by LindaH$

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.

[LindaH$]

Originally Posted by Kenswing

I love to rankle people. Stop by my house anytime and you’d probably get downright p!ssed off.

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]

Originally Posted by chappy

Would you please read page “2” posted by Chappy and advise me of your thought, thank you.

Not on page 2.

[Challenger]

Originally Posted by refeik

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]

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]

Originally Posted by collie1228

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.