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it has become a symbol to some of the American Tea Party movement.
The town hasn't banned the flying of the flag. They took it down because someone got rightfully offended at it being flown on government property. Nobody had their personal civil liberties taken away from this incident.
What is it with the ignorant articles about RI today? (No offense Pilgrim)
No, they don't get to claim that symbol.it has become a symbol to some of the American Tea Party movement.
Sorry, but Americans own that symbol collectively.
Not just a some of us, ALL of us.
So much for the, Don't Tread on Me", part. I smell lawsuit....
I don't. This happened on government property. The thread title is totally wrong and results in posts like these.
The town hasn't banned the flying of the flag. They took it down because someone got rightfully offended at it being flown on government property. Nobody had their personal civil liberties taken away from this incident.
What is it with the ignorant articles about RI today? (No offense Pilgrim)
Why would anyone but an idiot be offended by a flag that was used during the revolutionary war?
Shutter speed can be your friend.A bar I visited in Buffalo was marked by the Gadsden Flag above its door...and was decorated with images and memorabilia of the American Revolution. The owner was an expert on American history, and also a walking trivia machine.
Twas the Founding Father's Bar.
I'll tell Google Images.
Gadsden Flag Now Officially "Offensive" In America
WARREN, RI The Warren Fire Department drew fire Friday morning when members raised one of the nations oldest - but these days, controversial - flags from one of three flagpoles they maintain at the Warren Town Common.
Their flying of the Gadsden Flag, a Revolutionary War-era flag depicting a coiled rattlesnake with the slogan "Dont Tread On Me" below it, angered some residents because though it was originally created to protest the British government prior to and during the American Revolution, it has become a symbol to some of the American Tea Party movement. That conservative movement questions many of the policies, particularly fiscal, of the federal government.
The flag was raised alongside the state and U.S. flags early Friday morning. By 10:30 a.m., Warren Fire Chief Al Galinelli had received a call about it from the town manager. By the afternoon, it was taken down.
At first I thought it was a joke, said the chief. The flag was put up because its a flag from the revolution and a lot of Warren guys fought in the revolution. It was only put up to memorialize them. Flying the flag does not mean were supporting any political party or movment.
The department has control over what flags it raises at the common, and when. Usually, the POW/MIA flag flies on the third pole along side the state and U.S. flags. But with the return of warm weather and the impending Memorial Day and Firemans Memorial parades, crews decided to fly them again and thought a good change of pace would be to fly the Gadsden flag, the chief said.
It was only done for historys sake. If people got offended I apologize. I just hope the American flag isnt offending anyone, becaue thats one flag Ill never take down.
I thought the American flag was the symbol of the revolution.
Gadsden Flag Now Officially "Offensive" In America
WARREN, RI The Warren Fire Department drew fire Friday morning when members raised one of the nations oldest - but these days, controversial - flags from one of three flagpoles they maintain at the Warren Town Common.
Their flying of the Gadsden Flag, a Revolutionary War-era flag depicting a coiled rattlesnake with the slogan "Dont Tread On Me" below it, angered some residents because though it was originally created to protest the British government prior to and during the American Revolution, it has become a symbol to some of the American Tea Party movement. That conservative movement questions many of the policies, particularly fiscal, of the federal government.
The flag was raised alongside the state and U.S. flags early Friday morning. By 10:30 a.m., Warren Fire Chief Al Galinelli had received a call about it from the town manager. By the afternoon, it was taken down.
At first I thought it was a joke, said the chief. The flag was put up because its a flag from the revolution and a lot of Warren guys fought in the revolution. It was only put up to memorialize them. Flying the flag does not mean were supporting any political party or movment.
The department has control over what flags it raises at the common, and when. Usually, the POW/MIA flag flies on the third pole along side the state and U.S. flags. But with the return of warm weather and the impending Memorial Day and Firemans Memorial parades, crews decided to fly them again and thought a good change of pace would be to fly the Gadsden flag, the chief said.
It was only done for historys sake. If people got offended I apologize. I just hope the American flag isnt offending anyone, becaue thats one flag Ill never take down.
If the tea party movement hadn't comandeered that flag as their logo, there would be no problem. Flying it outside town offices assumes the entire town is politically motivated toward the NEW tea party agenda. This is tantamount to flying the rebel flag in the South, in my opinion.
Gadsden Flag Now Officially "Offensive" In America
WARREN, RI The Warren Fire Department drew fire Friday morning when members raised one of the nations oldest - but these days, controversial - flags from one of three flagpoles they maintain at the Warren Town Common.
Their flying of the Gadsden Flag, a Revolutionary War-era flag depicting a coiled rattlesnake with the slogan "Dont Tread On Me" below it, angered some residents because though it was originally created to protest the British government prior to and during the American Revolution, it has become a symbol to some of the American Tea Party movement. That conservative movement questions many of the policies, particularly fiscal, of the federal government.
The flag was raised alongside the state and U.S. flags early Friday morning. By 10:30 a.m., Warren Fire Chief Al Galinelli had received a call about it from the town manager. By the afternoon, it was taken down.
At first I thought it was a joke, said the chief. The flag was put up because its a flag from the revolution and a lot of Warren guys fought in the revolution. It was only put up to memorialize them. Flying the flag does not mean were supporting any political party or movment.
The department has control over what flags it raises at the common, and when. Usually, the POW/MIA flag flies on the third pole along side the state and U.S. flags. But with the return of warm weather and the impending Memorial Day and Firemans Memorial parades, crews decided to fly them again and thought a good change of pace would be to fly the Gadsden flag, the chief said.
It was only done for historys sake. If people got offended I apologize. I just hope the American flag isnt offending anyone, becaue thats one flag Ill never take down.
Gadsden Flag Now Officially "Offensive" In America
WARREN, RI The Warren Fire Department drew fire Friday morning when members raised one of the nations oldest - but these days, controversial - flags from one of three flagpoles they maintain at the Warren Town Common.
Their flying of the Gadsden Flag, a Revolutionary War-era flag depicting a coiled rattlesnake with the slogan "Dont Tread On Me" below it, angered some residents because though it was originally created to protest the British government prior to and during the American Revolution, it has become a symbol to some of the American Tea Party movement. That conservative movement questions many of the policies, particularly fiscal, of the federal government.
The flag was raised alongside the state and U.S. flags early Friday morning. By 10:30 a.m., Warren Fire Chief Al Galinelli had received a call about it from the town manager. By the afternoon, it was taken down.
At first I thought it was a joke, said the chief. The flag was put up because its a flag from the revolution and a lot of Warren guys fought in the revolution. It was only put up to memorialize them. Flying the flag does not mean were supporting any political party or movment.
The department has control over what flags it raises at the common, and when. Usually, the POW/MIA flag flies on the third pole along side the state and U.S. flags. But with the return of warm weather and the impending Memorial Day and Firemans Memorial parades, crews decided to fly them again and thought a good change of pace would be to fly the Gadsden flag, the chief said.
It was only done for historys sake. If people got offended I apologize. I just hope the American flag isnt offending anyone, becaue thats one flag Ill never take down.
If the tea party movement hadn't comandeered that flag as their logo, there would be no problem. Flying it outside town offices assumes the entire town is politically motivated toward the NEW tea party agenda. This is tantamount to flying the rebel flag in the South, in my opinion.
Considered [the gadsen] one of the first flags of the United States, the flag was later replaced by the current Stars and Stripes (or Old Glory) flag. Since the Revolution, the flag has seen times of reintroduction as a symbol of American patriotism, a symbol of disagreement with government, or a symbol of support for civil liberties
