Real Flag Poles Are Too Darn Tall
An Ohio veteran became embroiled in controversy for wanting to fly a U.S. flag in his yard. The problem: His 15-foot flagpole was against HOA rules, which required flags to be flown from a short stanchion attached to each house. After plenty of media attention, the HOA backed down, and the homeowner’s flag went up again — complete with patriotic songs, Boy Scouts, and the American Legion on hand.
