Vets Stand Guard Over Christian Flag

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An interesting article on an old subject... but it makes me proud when people (in this case nearly the entire city) take a stance to protect something they feel strongly about. I honestly believe there are some people who just look for reasons to complain... whether they are truly offended by something or not.

Vets stand guard over Christian flag - U.S. news - Life - msnbc.com

The identity of the resident who complained about the flag, a veteran of the Afghanistan war, has not been made public. But the state chapter of the ACLU has no problem with the vigil.

"We were concerned when the city was sponsoring the Christian flag, but we don't have any concern with veterans groups displaying the flag," legal director Katy Parker said. "We think it's great the city is offering citizens a chance to express their opinions."

Mayor Jack Warren said the city won't make a decision until it can go over its options with legal counsel. One possibility is designating a flag pole at the memorial for the display of any religious emblem, he said. Another is selling or donating the memorial to a veterans organization, essentially privatizing it.

"I won't let it fall," Martini said. "I have already told the city, before you can take it down, I'll tie myself to it and you can cut me down first."