Texas man told he can't fly Old Glory because it's a 'threat to the Muslim community'
Jun 20, 2014 09:10:33 #
A Houston man moved into an apartment complex a few days ago and proudly put up an American flag on his balcony.
He claims that the apartment manager informed him he had to take the flag down. The reason given by the apartment manager? The flag represented a "threat to the Muslim community."
KHOU TV:
A Webster man says his apartment complex manager told him his American flag was a threat to the Muslim community, and that he has to take it down. But hes not giving up without a fight.
Stepping onto Duy Tran's balcony in Webster, one thing is clear: "It means a lot to me," he said.
He's talking about his American flag that he proudly put up when he moved in just a few days ago. But then an apartment manager at the Lodge on El Dorado told him he had to take it down.
"What really stunned me is that she said its a threat towards the Muslim community, said Tran. Im not a threat toward anybody."
The reporter asked the apartment manager if Duy Tran's charge was accurate.
We tried to ask a manager if that's exactly what was said, but she just handed us a statement, refused to answer any questions, and called an officer to escort us off the property, before we could press any further:
"While the Lodge on El Dorado admires our resident's patriotism, we must enforce our property rules and guidelines. Such guidelines maintain the aesthetics of our apartment community and provide for the safety of all residents. The apartment community already proudly displays our country's flag in a safe and appropriate manner at the entrances to our community."
The answer is a probable "yes." The giveaway is when she notes that the guidelines are "for the safety of all residents." What possible safety issue is there with the American flag? She also uses the word "safely" when describing the display of the flag at the entrance to the community? Did a Muslim resident complain about displaying the flag? If so, why are other residents allowed to display patriotic symbols?
But we saw other patriotic symbols hanging from other balconies in the complex, and Tran doesn't plan to budge.
"Im gonna leave my flag there, as an American, until she shows me proof that I dont have the right to leave my flag there," said Tran.
To Tran it's about so much more than stars and stripes.
"I have friends that died for this country," he said.
So he says this fight is the least he can do.
We have not heard of any residents complaining about any flags at the complex, or any of the patriotic items we saw. In fact, we spoke to several neighbors who say they want Tran's flag to stay.
Good for Tran. The apartment manager's explanation is bogus and he's calling her bluff.
He claims that the apartment manager informed him he had to take the flag down. The reason given by the apartment manager? The flag represented a "threat to the Muslim community."
KHOU TV:
A Webster man says his apartment complex manager told him his American flag was a threat to the Muslim community, and that he has to take it down. But hes not giving up without a fight.
Stepping onto Duy Tran's balcony in Webster, one thing is clear: "It means a lot to me," he said.
He's talking about his American flag that he proudly put up when he moved in just a few days ago. But then an apartment manager at the Lodge on El Dorado told him he had to take it down.
"What really stunned me is that she said its a threat towards the Muslim community, said Tran. Im not a threat toward anybody."
The reporter asked the apartment manager if Duy Tran's charge was accurate.
We tried to ask a manager if that's exactly what was said, but she just handed us a statement, refused to answer any questions, and called an officer to escort us off the property, before we could press any further:
"While the Lodge on El Dorado admires our resident's patriotism, we must enforce our property rules and guidelines. Such guidelines maintain the aesthetics of our apartment community and provide for the safety of all residents. The apartment community already proudly displays our country's flag in a safe and appropriate manner at the entrances to our community."
The answer is a probable "yes." The giveaway is when she notes that the guidelines are "for the safety of all residents." What possible safety issue is there with the American flag? She also uses the word "safely" when describing the display of the flag at the entrance to the community? Did a Muslim resident complain about displaying the flag? If so, why are other residents allowed to display patriotic symbols?
But we saw other patriotic symbols hanging from other balconies in the complex, and Tran doesn't plan to budge.
"Im gonna leave my flag there, as an American, until she shows me proof that I dont have the right to leave my flag there," said Tran.
To Tran it's about so much more than stars and stripes.
"I have friends that died for this country," he said.
So he says this fight is the least he can do.
We have not heard of any residents complaining about any flags at the complex, or any of the patriotic items we saw. In fact, we spoke to several neighbors who say they want Tran's flag to stay.
Good for Tran. The apartment manager's explanation is bogus and he's calling her bluff.
Jun 20, 2014 09:20:05 #
If they will not pledge allegiance to the American flag and proudly display it they should be put on the fenced in barge going to the southern most port od Mexico and released there.
Jun 20, 2014 09:34:27 #
Patty wrote:
If they will not pledge allegiance to the American flag and proudly display it they should be put on the fenced in barge going to the southern most port od Mexico and released there.
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What's wrong with taking them to the middle of either Pacific or Atlantic Ocean and releasing them there? Thank you, Duy Tran, for taking the stance you have taken, the same stance every American should take when tyranny and oppression strike.
This isn't our government any more. It's still our country and it is being stolen out from under us. It seems logical to me that, since our government isn't true to the Constitution, we no longer have a legal government. Maybe this is a chance at freedom for the first time in our lives. I can't speak for everyone, but I will say that I know more than Michelle Obama about how to properly feed children.
I know more than Obama on practically everything except gang bangers, American terrorists, communism, world wide shuffling by parents, vacationing, and golfing. I know more about the US Constitution than apparently the SCOTUS knows, and I know how to write better laws than Congress does. So.......why do we need these people who are working for this foreign government, NOT sanctioned by we citizens? They do a LOT of harm, but what good do they do? What are they good for? Why would we want them? Can you name 3 things a huge government can do on its own that private citizens cannot do better on their own - without stealing the money from their neighbors like Congress does?
Jun 20, 2014 09:38:14 #
Yeah I heard about this one yesterday,this country has lost its way. It seems like everyone has rights in this country exept AMERICANS! Good old fashion built this country on our labor AMERICANS! If this is the kind of crap we are to expect form our goverment then maybe it is time to draw a line in the sand. THIS WE CAN NOT ALLOW THIS,PERIOD !!! And I pray one of you liberal MFers has something to say!
Jun 20, 2014 09:56:12 #
Tasine wrote:
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The ONLY things the federal government should be doing and constitutionally has the right to do are those things that states and private citizens cannot do for themselves.
Anything beyond this is oppressive tyranny.
Ben Carson is right we are nothing but slaves giving up a third or more of our lives to Washington and it's going to get worse much worse before it gets better if ever.
Jun 20, 2014 10:01:48 #
Constitutional libertarian wrote:
The ONLY things the federal government should be doing and constitutionally has the right to do are those things that states and private citizens cannot do for themselves.
Anything beyond this is oppressive tyranny.
Ben Carson is right we are nothing but slaves giving up a third or more of our lives to Washington and it's going to get worse much worse before it gets better if ever.
Anything beyond this is oppressive tyranny.
Ben Carson is right we are nothing but slaves giving up a third or more of our lives to Washington and it's going to get worse much worse before it gets better if ever.
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What if we quit giving our lives and our livelihoods to Washington for them to waste?
Jun 21, 2014 08:40:09 #
Tasine wrote:
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What if we quit giving our lives and our livelihoods to Washington for them to waste?
What if we quit giving our lives and our livelihoods to Washington for them to waste?
It's not about that guys. If a flag is found to be offensive to some then it needs to come down. They finally figured it out in Ga & SC that the Rebel flag was offensive and quit flying them. Same goes for the Don't Tread on Me flag. If certain groups find the American flag offensive it's time to bring it down to. Just saying you know to keep the peace.
Jun 21, 2014 08:45:06 #
I know most here think this guy is being sarcastic but I have read his other posts and I guarantee this freak is dead serious with this statement.
Rod Riddle wrote:
It's not about that guys. If a flag is found to be offensive to some then it needs to come down. They finally figured it out in Ga & SC that the Rebel flag was offensive and quit flying them. Same goes for the Don't Tread on Me flag. If certain groups find the American flag offensive it's time to bring it down to. Just saying you know to keep the peace.
Jun 21, 2014 08:50:36 #
Patty wrote:
I know most here think this guy is being sarcastic but I have read his other posts and I guarantee this freak is dead serious with this statement.
Oh Patty, I was having a nice morning. I don't need attacks from you and the Dutchman today. The other posters will agree with what I'm saying.
Jun 21, 2014 08:52:38 #
You are delusional if you think people will agree with you that if flying the American flag is offensive then peoples right to do so should be stopped.
You are a disgrace to all Americans.
You do realize you have to be at least 18 to be on this forum right?
You are a disgrace to all Americans.
You do realize you have to be at least 18 to be on this forum right?
Rod Riddle wrote:
Oh Patty, I was having a nice morning. I don't need attacks from you and the Dutchman today. The other posters will agree with what I'm saying.
Jun 21, 2014 08:58:53 #
Patty wrote:
You are delusional if you think people will agree with you that if flying the American flag is offensive then peoples right to do so should be stopped.
You do realize you have to be at least 18 to be on this forum right?
You do realize you have to be at least 18 to be on this forum right?
Ok then why would an apartment complex which is obviously owned by a property company agree with me?? Huh?? I guess they are stupid too? Gotcha again Patty!
Jun 21, 2014 09:01:20 #
Yes nimrod you got me again. These guys were so stupid to die for our freedom to display an American flag.
Rod Riddle wrote:
Ok then why would an apartment complex which is obviously owned by a property company agree with me?? Huh?? I guess they are stupid too? Gotcha again Patty!
Jun 21, 2014 09:07:26 #
no propaganda please
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Rod Riddle wrote:
It's not about that guys. If a flag is found to be offensive to some then it needs to come down. They finally figured it out in Ga & SC that the Rebel flag was offensive and quit flying them. Same goes for the Don't Tread on Me flag. If certain groups find the American flag offensive it's time to bring it down to. Just saying you know to keep the peace.
Frankly I find the "Gay Rights Rainbow flag" that Obama has ordered put on the American Embassies very offensive. We should start demanding that they all be removed. We need to make as much of this issue as the "progressive" politically (in) correct crowd is doing, and there are many more of us, RIGHT?
Jun 21, 2014 09:07:52 #
See I told you guys. This guy is actually serious. This is typical of the gay community to think that our exercising our rights must be given up if they are offended by it but their immorality should be embraced and taught as normal to our children. They have no common sense when they think things like elementary and middle school co ed bathrooms are a good idea.
Jun 21, 2014 09:08:56 #
RIGHT!
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no propaganda please wrote:
Frankly I find the "Gay Rights Rainbow flag" that Obama has ordered put on the American Embassies very offensive. We should start demanding that they all be removed. We need to make as much of this issue as the "progressive" politically (in) correct crowd is doing, and there are many more of us, RIGHT?
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