sbeaulieu Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Decorated Veteran, 90, Fights to Raise Flag in His YardFOX NEWSThe homeowners' assocation at Sussex Square is fighting this highly decorated veteran of three wars (WWII, Korean War and Vietnam) over the right to fly his flag. He has raised and lowered his flag since his days in the Army. The homeowners' association claim that their disagreement with the situation is the flagpole, not the flag.Shameful, in my opinion, that anyone would take issue with the epitomy of a patriot in this fashion. I would be proud to have someone like this gentleman in my neighborhood...~ Shane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaalChatzaf Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 His right to display the flag was not in dispute. it was the manner of display, to wit, on a self standing flag pole that was brought into question. The more general question is whether laws restricting style and decor of a house in a neighborhood are valid or not.Ba'al Chatzaf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reidy Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 This isn't a matter of law. The news story makes clear that condo membership was a contract Barfoot entered into freely. I'm with the HOA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbeaulieu Posted December 8, 2009 Author Share Posted December 8, 2009 The aesthetics guidelines could be subjective, as Col Barfoot claims there were no provisions against putting up the flagpole. Either way you slice it, the man has earned that right.~ Shane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbeaulieu Posted December 9, 2009 Author Share Posted December 9, 2009 Virginia Veteran Wins Battle to Keep His Flagpole in YardFOX NEWSCol Barfoot gets to keep his flagpole.~ Shane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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