What should the Flag be taken as

Vulchor

fla-gypsy

I will go first. I think we can find more important things to spend tax dollars on. The business owner is a jerk

YankeeMan

Vulchor

I absolutely agree that this is not an issue to bother court or taxes with.....but by doing nothing, or blaming the owner...are we defacto condoning theft?

james40

It's about choices. The vet could have gone in and politely explained what he felt about the condition of the flag. He could even have bought a new one for the guy if it meant that much. But to say he was going to replace it with another sounds like a convenient excuse. The business owner could have asked more questions and got some education on what the flag means to vets. He didn't have to press charges but that's his right because his property was stolen. Kinda being a *** about it though. Personally, could have been handled better by both sides.

Vulchor

I think I mostly agree with this----and love the Leonard Cohen logo btw-----what I think I come back to in this it a few things. As I stated, I dont feel this is a court issue. Not worth the time or money, just drop it and let he two guys meet for coffee or a beer and talk. Secondly however, I have to feel the vet was wrong. I understand the symbolism of what the flag means and some peoples ardent feelings of respect for it------but at the end of the day, there is no law or regulation for how to care for or display the flag. It is merely a piece of property that someone can own, and it turn no other people should be able to come and steal it (or even replace it, lol) without the owners approval. Just my 2 cents I guess.

cabinetmaker

Vulchor

I agree Cabi and I think the ruling was found unstitutional was to prevent acts like this as well----just becaue I dont like the way your wash your car doesnt give me the right to steal it, or replace it----same personal possessions issue.