ANN ARBOR, MI - The Thomas More Law Center filed a federal lawsuit last week against the City of New Rochelle, NY, its Mayor and five
members of the City Council for confiscating the "Don't Tread on Me" Flag (known as the Gadsden Flag) from a flagpole at the local Armory. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of the United Veterans Memorial & Patriotic Association of New Rochelle (UVMPA-NR) and its president, Peter Parente, a Marine Corps veteran. The Gadsden Flag is a historical American flag with a yellow field depicting a snake coiled, ready to strike. Positioned below the snake are the words "Don't Tread on Me." In 1775, the flag was designed by and is named for Revolutionary general and statesman Christopher Gadsden. The Gadsden Flag is considered the first flag of the Continental Navy. On March 21, 2013, at an official ceremony, the Veterans unfurled a new American flag to replace a tattered one, damaged in Hurricane Sandy. Beneath the American flag the Veterans raised the Gadsden Flag. The New Rochelle Armory was an active New York State Naval Militia Armory and training facility for the Navy and Marines between the 1930's and 1990's. Over fifty years ago, the City of New Rochelle chartered the Veterans group to conduct patriotic services, which included ceremonies to honor its Veterans, the care of city memorials and monuments, and the upkeep and maintenance of the Armory flag and memorials.
4 comments:
Remember when Juan Williams, noted black racist and Fox News contributor, claimed the Gadsen flag was a racist symbol.
I should send them a Battle Flag to fly. Really get their panties in a wad.
Terry
Fla.
Start with hanging the Mayor and the liberal asshat council members from lamp posts on the town square. Elect new officials and show them what happens when your stupid. Problem solved.
WWHBD?
I know WWHBD. No question. This post pissed me off so much I ordered a new flag, and my old one ain't worn out yet. I am so sick and tired of being talked down to by historically illiterate morons.
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