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April 2, 2009
A FLAG FLYING STORY WITH A GOOD ENDING
I don't know about you, but I like a flag flying story with a good ending. So many times, people take a "no win" position and stand firm to the "end", which usually is not good. A reader sent me this email and I am always gratified when the information I publish helps to resolve a delicate situation (or an indelicate one!).
"Dear Beth,
I want to thank you for your website. It was extremely helpful with my situation.
Last week, the head of the HOA came to my townhouse and told me that my American flag would have to come down because it is on 'common use area'. It is actually on the wood directly next to my front door.
It is in no way a safety issue for anyone. It has been in the same place for the nine years that I have been renting this townhome. He told me I could put it out back one my patio. I said that would not be happening because in our rule book only American flags can fly.
He said the rule book was vague and I would still have to remove it. I showed him the flag that was on my fathers coffin, a WWII vet, and only a court order would bring my flag down. Then I found out about your website from my wonderful next door neighbor. I did my homework and went to the board meeting with my proposed resolution and with a copy of H.R.42. When I asked when I could bring up 'new business', the head of the board asked me what it was about and that I really was not supposed to be there because I was a renter. I explained my resolution in detail and he said not to worry about my flag and that it can stay. I said thank you and left the meeting. ... Again, thank you for what you do.
TC
God Bless America!"
Posted by Beth Grimm at April 2, 2009 3:37 PM