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Paralyzed Vet disrespected and our symbol too
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 4:37 pm
by citdog
http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-flag-flap ... 5841.story
I am sending this man a larger version and hope THEY don't like it. People from all over the South are doing the same. This man EARNED the right to display whatever the hell he wants.
Southern Rights Groups rallying to the defence and opinions of citizens
http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-confedera ... 5302.story
Re: Paralyzed Vet disrespected and our symbol too
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 8:00 am
by Appaholic
If he wants to fly the flag, then check out of the hospital, go home and fly it to your heart's content on your property. However, he's on property he doesn't own and has to follow the rules established for that property. Anybody else find the irony of a guy wanting to fly the flag of the enemy of the armed services he served in, got injured protecting and is now utilizing the healthcare he earned but is provided by the same entity?
Re: Paralyzed Vet disrespected and our symbol too
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 10:18 am
by Chizzang
Appaholic wrote:
If he wants to fly the flag, then check out of the hospital, go home and fly it to your heart's content on your property. However, he's on property he doesn't own and has to follow the rules established for that property. Anybody else find the irony of a guy wanting to fly the flag of the enemy of the armed services he served in, got injured protecting and is now utilizing the healthcare he earned but is provided by the same entity?
This is a version the same old story that gets tossed around every couple of years...
Poor crusty old former-military dude (insert whatever flag you want here) asked to take down (insert whatever flag you want here) many tears are shed... what has become of America (insert story of patriotism here)
Re: Paralyzed Vet disrespected and our symbol too
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 10:27 am
by CitadelGrad
The display of flags has long been determined to be political speech. The VA might actually be violating his 1st Amendment rights.
Re: Paralyzed Vet disrespected and our symbol too
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 10:59 am
by Appaholic
CitadelGrad wrote:The display of flags has long been determined to be political speech. The VA might actually be violating his 1st Amendment rights.
If that's the case, then the VA should kick him out of the hospital. While they may not be able limit his freedom of expression, they're under no obligation to provide him a forum for that expression. Free speech isn't free of consequences...
Re: Paralyzed Vet disrespected and our symbol too
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 11:56 am
by citdog
Appaholic wrote:CitadelGrad wrote:The display of flags has long been determined to be political speech. The VA might actually be violating his 1st Amendment rights.
If that's the case, then the VA should kick him out of the hospital. While they may not be able limit his freedom of expression, they're under no obligation to provide him a forum for that expression. Free speech isn't free of consequences...
WOW......Mussolini much?
Re: Paralyzed Vet disrespected and our symbol too
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 2:36 pm
by CitadelGrad
Appaholic wrote:CitadelGrad wrote:The display of flags has long been determined to be political speech. The VA might actually be violating his 1st Amendment rights.
If that's the case, then the VA should kick him out of the hospital. While they may not be able limit his freedom of expression, they're under no obligation to provide him a forum for that expression. Free speech isn't free of consequences...
Actually, the VA might very well be obligated to provide him with medical care. Even if they aren't, I don't think they can remove him on political grounds.