Veteran cuts down Illegal Mexican flag flying above U.S. Flag

LarryO1970 · 03-15-2008, 06:57 PM

YouTube - Vet cuts down Illegal Mexican flag...

Really... what country are they in?

just_a_car · 03-15-2008, 07:46 PM

I'm pretty sure this happened quite a few months ago...

GlockMeister · 03-15-2008, 08:09 PM

I'm just glad it happened. About time someone sent them a message they can understand! Also,
since it's illegal to have any flag fly above the U.S. Flag, could it be, we had an illegal, flying flags illegally? LOL

And out of mere curiosity, I've heard some in Texas fly its' state flag above the U.S. Flag, anyone know if this is true or not? It is illegal so if it is true, how are they getting a way with it? Don't get me wrong, I love Texas and wouldn't mind moving there, sorry, don't like the Dallas Cowboys, but love the cowgirl cheerleaders. I've heard this and as long as it kind of goes along with the subject, just thought I'd ask. Remember though, not bashing Texas. Just trying to confirm or not something I've heard. lol But again, personally, I'd love to live there for many reasons, and besides, dem Texans love their guns.

Windwalker · 03-15-2008, 08:13 PM

Don't know when it happened but I approve of the action. This is the United States of America and NOBODY'S flag flies above ours here.

ArkansasHunter · 03-15-2008, 09:28 PM

I would personally like to shake his hand and thank that guy ~!

LarryO1970 · 03-15-2008, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by just_a_car

I'm pretty sure this happened quite a few months ago...

... at least it happened, that's the important part.

nobody flies their flag above ours on our own soil, period.

Deersniper · 03-15-2008, 09:59 PM

As sign of patriotism and courage not seen these days. Good for America.
Lou Dobbs needs to interview him.

GlockMeister · 03-15-2008, 10:15 PM

Well someone needs to thank him for doing there job that's for sure. Why did no one with an authoritative roll do anything?

LarryO1970 · 03-15-2008, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Deersniper

As sign of patriotism and courage not seen these days. Good for America.
Lou Dobbs needs to interview him.

Hell, I'd have done it too, even in uniform. I'd probably get in trouble, but I'd risk it. This is our country, not theirs, that's what the border is for.

Veterans will agree on that point... but my gut tells me the politicians will not.

Brother Bob · 03-15-2008, 10:21 PM

Oh Hell yes! Do they not understand our laws or do they not give a damn about them?

LarryO1970 · 03-15-2008, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Brother Bob

Oh Hell yes! Do they not understand our laws or do they not give a damn about them?

... more the latter. I'd second the idea for Lou Dobbs to interview this guy, that was a great show of PATRIOTISM rarely seen these days.

redhed · 03-15-2008, 10:33 PM

That man is a HERO and we salute him. Everyone should do that if they encounter the American flag being disrespected.

Brother Bob · 03-15-2008, 10:47 PM

I think I'd been tempted to also add an attitude adjustment to them while I was there. You know, Multi-tasking!

Midas · 03-15-2008, 11:05 PM

That is a true act of patriotism, if only more people could display that kind of courageousness. He should be applauded, and awarded.

ezearln · 03-15-2008, 11:44 PM

Glockmeister no that thought/rumor is not true but it is true that under the Texas constituition our flag as is with the U.S. flag flies below no other correctly displayed the Union Jack (U.S.Flag) and the Flag of the Republic of Texas should be displayed upon two seperate staffs at the same exact height. Another note is that unlike the other 49 States the first order of business for the Texas legislature (which under Texas Constituition only meets every other year in official session) must decide whether or not to remain in the Union. Basically a rote exercise but still an important note.

CalifgirlinOk · 03-16-2008, 09:36 AM

He is in my eyes an American Hero! I bet the a&& won't do that ever again if he knows what's good for him.OUR COUNTRY AND OUR FLAG,THAT'S THE WAY IT IS...Did you notice they kept their mouths shut!!

Brother Bob · 03-16-2008, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by CalifgirlinOk

He is in my eyes an American Hero! I bet the a&& won't do that ever again if he knows what's good for him.OUR COUNTRY AND OUR FLAG,THAT'S THE WAY IT IS...Did you notice they kept their mouths shut!!

Damn good thing they did! He was primed for battle and I believe Mexico would have lost that war, again! LOL!

hamburgerhelper · 03-16-2008, 10:26 AM

they need to get tougher on brazen acts of disrespecting our nation. those store owners should have been deported immediately.......kudos to the courageous vet....it will only get worse unless WE ACT NOW.

Brother Bob · 03-16-2008, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by hamburgerhelper

they need to get tougher on brazen acts of disrespecting our nation. those store owners should have been deported immediately.......kudos to the courageous vet....it will only get worse unless WE ACT NOW.

A few years back, while driving past an elementary school, I noticed our flag flying upside down. I stopped, went inside, and told them about it. It was an inner-city school. They thought it was funny! I then explained to them that this was no laughing matter and if they didn't have enough respect for our country and flag, I'd be more than happy to get a news crew out on location and they could explain to them why they found humor in it! I drove back by an hour later and Old Glory was flying in true form again.

ezearln · 03-16-2008, 11:48 AM

Oddly Brother Bob flying the U.S. Flag upside down is allowed and appropriate in ONE situation and one only. Can any of the vets here answer what that one situation is? And while I commend Bob on taking action about what he saw why it COULD have been dangerous for him to take the actions he did?

03-15-2008, 07:46 PM	#2
just_a_car Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 4,091	I'm pretty sure this happened quite a few months ago... __________________ B.S. Chemistry UofWA '09 CETME Owners - Founder AK-47 owners - Member The Mosin Men - Member

03-15-2008, 08:09 PM	#3
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 9,676	I'm just glad it happened. About time someone sent them a message they can understand! Also, since it's illegal to have any flag fly above the U.S. Flag, could it be, we had an illegal, flying flags illegally? LOL And out of mere curiosity, I've heard some in Texas fly its' state flag above the U.S. Flag, anyone know if this is true or not? It is illegal so if it is true, how are they getting a way with it? Don't get me wrong, I love Texas and wouldn't mind moving there, sorry, don't like the Dallas Cowboys, but love the cowgirl cheerleaders. I've heard this and as long as it kind of goes along with the subject, just thought I'd ask. Remember though, not bashing Texas. Just trying to confirm or not something I've heard. lol But again, personally, I'd love to live there for many reasons, and besides, dem Texans love their guns. __________________ "The people never give up their liberties but under some delusion." "Edmond Burke" Last edited by GlockMeister; 03-15-2008 at 11:49 PM.

03-15-2008, 08:13 PM	#4
Windwalker Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 6,100	Don't know when it happened but I approve of the action. This is the United States of America and NOBODY'S flag flies above ours here. __________________ America: Love it and protect it or leave it In God I Trust

03-15-2008, 09:28 PM	#5
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas. Posts: 17,218	I would personally like to shake his hand and thank that guy ~! __________________ IN GOD WE TRUST NRA MEMBER

03-15-2008, 10:15 PM	#8
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 9,676	Well someone needs to thank him for doing there job that's for sure. Why did no one with an authoritative roll do anything? __________________ "The people never give up their liberties but under some delusion." "Edmond Burke"

03-15-2008, 09:59 PM	#7
Deersniper Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,611	As sign of patriotism and courage not seen these days. Good for America. Lou Dobbs needs to interview him.

03-15-2008, 10:21 PM	#10
Brother Bob Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Olive Branch, MS. Posts: 5,651 Blog Entries: 3	Oh Hell yes! Do they not understand our laws or do they not give a damn about them?

03-15-2008, 10:33 PM	#12
redhed Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Armpit, Illinois/NEMO,MO, USA Posts: 367	That man is a HERO and we salute him. Everyone should do that if they encounter the American flag being disrespected. __________________ I'm a member of PETA. People Eating Tasty Animals!

03-15-2008, 10:47 PM	#13
Brother Bob Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Olive Branch, MS. Posts: 5,651 Blog Entries: 3	I think I'd been tempted to also add an attitude adjustment to them while I was there. You know, Multi-tasking!

03-15-2008, 11:05 PM	#14
Midas Chief Troll B' Gone Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 3,573 Images: 2 Blog Entries: 6	That is a true act of patriotism, if only more people could display that kind of courageousness. He should be applauded, and awarded. __________________ The Second Amendment: America's Original Homeland Security. NRA Life Member

03-15-2008, 11:44 PM	#15
ezearln Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 3,605	Glockmeister no that thought/rumor is not true but it is true that under the Texas constituition our flag as is with the U.S. flag flies below no other correctly displayed the Union Jack (U.S.Flag) and the Flag of the Republic of Texas should be displayed upon two seperate staffs at the same exact height. Another note is that unlike the other 49 States the first order of business for the Texas legislature (which under Texas Constituition only meets every other year in official session) must decide whether or not to remain in the Union. Basically a rote exercise but still an important note. __________________ "You can have my Freedom when I'm done with it!"

03-16-2008, 09:36 AM	#16
CalifgirlinOk Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,756	He is in my eyes an American Hero! I bet the a&& won't do that ever again if he knows what's good for him.OUR COUNTRY AND OUR FLAG,THAT'S THE WAY IT IS...Did you notice they kept their mouths shut!! __________________ Hey Seabeescotty..!! Does my butt look good in these jeans?

03-16-2008, 10:26 AM	#18
hamburgerhelper Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: spokane, wa Posts: 124	they need to get tougher on brazen acts of disrespecting our nation. those store owners should have been deported immediately.......kudos to the courageous vet....it will only get worse unless WE ACT NOW.

03-16-2008, 11:48 AM	#20
ezearln Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 3,605	Oddly Brother Bob flying the U.S. Flag upside down is allowed and appropriate in ONE situation and one only. Can any of the vets here answer what that one situation is? And while I commend Bob on taking action about what he saw why it COULD have been dangerous for him to take the actions he did? __________________ "You can have my Freedom when I'm done with it!"