By Gail Marsh
The election is quickly approaching. By now, most voters have made up their minds about who they’ll vote for and why. With all of that in mind, it was kind of a surprise to see so many political flags and signs in our most recent RV park. We talked about it around the campfire: Should political banners and signs be in RV parks?
A free country for political banners
Tom was the first to speak: “I decided to take our RV out one last time this fall to escape all the political noise! Now, what do I see as I pull into my place of respite? More political junk in my face. I don’t think it should be allowed.”
Bonnie agreed with Tom but offered, “Well, it’s a free country, so I guess the park didn’t want to get into the middle of it. I noticed that they’re allowing both sides to be represented…”
“Well, I don’t like it,” Tom complained. “An RV park is no place for political signs and banners.”
Emphasis on “free”
“I think it’s the RVer’s right to put up anything they want, seeing as this is a free country,” Bill stated. “As long as the banner or yard sign is on their RV site, who cares?”
“Some of the signage is off-putting. I don’t care if it’s their right—their freedom of speech,” Tom countered. “What about my right to enjoy nature and forget politics for a couple of days?”
“Besides,” said someone else. “That one sign is really offensive. And a Confederate flag? Come on! I think camp management should eliminate all flags and signs.”
“All of them?” worried Ann. “We’ve got a small Thanksgiving flag about the size of a manila envelope. Should that also be disallowed?”
What do you think? Should political and/or any signs and banners be allowed in RV parks and campgrounds? Let us know in the comments.
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No, I would take political flags over barking dogs.
According to some Americans they have a “right” to do anything they wanna to those they don’t like but it’s their “Freedoms”. my opinion only.
Seriously? Do people who put up political signs at their campsite or bumper stickers on their vehicles or placards on their lawn or politicians who post signs along the roadway really think they are going to change my mind? My mother had a saying: Fools names and fools faces are often seen in public places.” My opinion only, but those who think that their signs and flags are going to make any difference are rather foolish also.
It’s hard for me to imagine anyone being bothered by political signs at a campground. What if there’s a vehicle across from your site with political bumper stickers? Are you going to demand they remove them or move their car?
Don’t we all have better things to get worked up about?
Don’t look. Such a small item to get worked up off. Ask to move or leave the park. Stay off the blue highways, some areas are quite intense.
Ask to move or leave? Uhm, no, that should not be the solution. It’s not a small item when it’s a large flag in your face. Children also see it. Children and families don’t want to see that stuff.
Kids shouldn’t see names or pictures of whomever is running?
Our winter park in AZ does not allow any political displays. That is one of the reasons we continue to go there. It makes for a more peaceful and harmonious place when free of divisive rhetoric and signage.
You are also not allowed to have farm animals there. That rule was created after a camper showed up with not 1 but 3 goats.
HOA mentality.
No to political flags in campgrounds! It’s just awful and obnoxious.
The problem of allowing political banners is that many people have no ability to be reasonable. At one end you have a yard sign with a candidate name on it, the other you have multiple 10 ft flags or express negative or hateful messages. I for one am happier in a park that doesn’t allow political banners.
When camping, if the weather is good, we always fly a 3×5 American flag hung off a mount on our Class A. We don’t think thats political, and wish everyone would also fly our nations colors. We do have strong political opinions, but don’t display them in campgrounds. We never apply bumper stickers to any of our vehicles, because we like nice clean cars, with no damage from removing or sticky residue.
No. It’s a yes or no answer to a yes or no poll.
I am in favor of Free speech and I recognize the flavor of your outlook. Cordial and civility is good.
A sign is just that. They’ve made up their mind. That’s fine. Let’s you know to adjust and easily avoid controversy. If you choose to engage you have something in common or know you’ll have to find something else in common.
Be thankful we have the rights and freedoms to move around easily, especially in RVs.
Yeah, that last one is coming under pressure, as more folks can’t afford traditional housing anymore. Not headed in a positive direction, I fear.
10 years ago you never saw political signs and flags everywhere except at election time. I hope we can return to those days. American flags, OK! Sports teams, cool! Political flags, keep it to yourself. I avoid people and businesses that shove their beliefs in my face.
AMEN to that.
YES! Everyone is welcome to their own views. Please keep them to yourself. Especially when camping. An American flag displays we’re all on the same team no matter which side we’re on politically.
Just wondering why the photo for this article, about politics, shows a large Canadian flag?
Exactly why we quit wintering in Hairyzona.
I think the writer is trying to use an example that isn’t likely to piss off one of the 2 sides in the US
That’s showing national pride, not politics
Leave each other alone unless u are being harassed what ur neighbor does is none of ur business Growing up I always heard saw the cranky old people and thought I would never want to be one well I am old now 77 and we really have enough to worry about without picking on each other for political signage
Quit being so cranky and live ur life and leave others alone
I’m on the side of eliminating them. It is dangerous out there. I keep my views in the closet. If I owned a campground I would want to do everything in my power to prevent avoidable problems.
We also own a house in a small town. There are campaign signs in many yards – and a town ordinance that limits the duration of such signs before and after an election. I think RV parks should do likewise. Far more concerning to me are the attitudes of the people displaying those genre of signage in whatever form. I wish RV parks could ban verbal and physical intolerance to other thoughts.
Intolerance for Intolerance.
And why is it that one political party seems to increase the size of their signs to show they are more right than the other party. I am talking about the political banner signs that idolize one party leader with a AK-47 in his hands, an American flag bandana around his head that would rival the size of a garage door.
Not all of us are triggered by flags showing differing opinions. We are Americans and have, traditionally, held differing opinions. And not all of us find the Conferderate flag offensive ( I will display the confederate flag). If you fly a Biden, Harris etc, flag or a Trump flag, I will go about my business without comment. If you fly a collegiate flag that is not in line with my Collegiate affiliation, I will go about my business. Basically, I am saying you are welcome to display your opinion, I don’t give a Rat’s ___
When in Hairyzona for the winter it is OK to fly your Canadian flag to let others know you have your boots on…eh.
There are 4 things that should be kept private: your religion, your sexual peccadillos, your diet and your politics. No one cares about any of them and when you go about parading your views, you are bullying others.
Bully
a person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those whom they perceive as vulnerable:
Not sure that is the word you were looking for.
Absolutely no politically-related signs. So much of politics has degenerated into hatred for the “other” there’s no need to have it in the park too.
In this political atmosphere my wife gets agitated when she observes a political flag in opposition to her views. Some of which I must admit are way out there with the profanity. However, I just chuckle and remind her we live in the U.S.A. the land of the “free” and the home of the “brave”. Free meaning you can pretty much say what you want. Brave meaning with all the crazies toting guns you are pressing your luck to open your mouth.
Yes. The offensive signs serve as a warning, like the odor of a skunk.
I would like to see signs that invite conversation, not debate.
I am all for freedom of speech but this “in your face” flag flying has gotten out of control. It appears the larger the flag, the smaller the brain. Thank you for letting all of us know who to avoid around the campground. No reason to talk facts or common sense with those folks.
You mean that the flag in question was flying so low and close to the trail/road that it flapped in you face? LOL/JK.
I flat out don’t care. I am not offended by or put off by the flags or signs. I just don’t care. Did I say that already?
Agree. I’m not offended by political signage. I don’t judge people by their politics. I have friends of all stripes. I don’t have to agree with you to care for you.
I don’t think any political signs or flags should be allowed in campgrounds. We go camping to get away from all of that nonsense.
No!
No political flags and banners should be allowed in the parks. But that is the given right of the park to allow it or not. As long as it does not say anything offensive.
I can’t stand politics and in the campground I despise it even more. It’s one of the few things besides work I am trying to escape when I go camping. I was at North Rim Grand Canyon and there was a guy with a “F” Biden flag and he flaunted it publicly for everyone to see. If you don’t like someone, you don’t need to tell the rest of us with curse words. Children camp out and see this too.
We had several of those flags flying in our small Montana town. I went to city hall & asked if there was anything they could do, nope, not as long as they were on private property. I am fine with political signs, everyone is entitled to their opinion. I do not feel it is anyone’s ‘right’ to fly banners or flags with that kind of language on them. One was less than a block from the elementary school. Really lets you know who the kind of people living there are.
I am equally disgusted with the vulgar signs that I see in rural South Dakota. I’m surprised that the laws don’t prevent such displays and would be in favor of voting on a law to prevent a defined list of profanity that can’t be displayed in public view. However, without a law to the contrary, all I can do is distract my kids as we drive by the ‘Fu— Joe Biden’ signs’. Even if I agree with the sentiment, I don’t think profanity on signage should be allowed on public display. I need to work on changing the law.
I say who cares, you do you. Fly your flags. If I see a flag or sign for a candidate I am not voting for, I just mind my own business.
I don’t particularly like seeing political signs or flags whan I am in a campground, but this is the USA and freedom reigns. Offensive signs and flags should be banned, like nazi and confederate flags. And I have to admit I am perplexed at the lack of self awareness of people who have “Don’t Tread on me” flags flying in national parks- if you don’t want the federal government to tax you, you probably should understand that those taxes are necessary for the maintaining access to national parks and other federal lands.
On the the Gadsden flag if that was what your reference about “dont tread on me” flags is about, … it was the first flag of the Amercian Navy, 1775 and it’s secondary representation is for Individual Liberty. I’m not sure I understand your Taxation point for the Gadsden Flag.
The American Navy needed a flag for its SINGLE ship in 1775 and that was the one chosen by the skipper.
I didn’t know the history behind that flag, interesting. I wager a bet tho, that the majority of people flying it now also do not this history & are expressing views like m budig was reffering to.
I absolutely agree with your statement Kathy.
People are triggered by things that, upon closer examination, they know nothing about.
Offensive signs and flags should be banned? Who determines if they are offensive? Being ‘offended’ is a personal emotional response that no one other than yourself has any control over. To ban ‘offensive’ speech and displays would effectively ban ALL SPEECH & DISPLAYS because you can find someone who is offended by the US flag, the peace sign, a pick heart, etc.
Politics and religion, the two biggest causes of strife. I don’t care what your beliefs are and there’s no reason you need to show me. Ban the display of both in all campgrounds!
I’m offended by people walking around camp sites in their PJs……that needs banned as well.
Aww Dan! I’m in NH where the evenings are getting chilly. We sit at our campsite in flannel pj’s, hoodies and hot chocolate, with a splash of Baileys!
Glad they’re not banned here.
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”
The FIRST amendment. The FIRST in our Bill of Rights. Our founding fathers knew that the things listed are IMPERATIVE in a free society.
Note: nowhere does it say “the right not to be annoyed or offended by another” 🤔 Amazed how many citizens nowadays feel being annoyed should restrict the rights of others guaranteed by our constitution.
I don’t display political flags or signage. OK if others do.
Perfectly stated.
As noted Perfectly Stated! Many have died for the Freedom we enjoy!
Read that Amendment more closely. It begins with “Congress shall make no law” it does not say the campground owner shall make no law, it doesn’t even say the states shall make no law. It only applies to the Congress of the United States of America. You need to look further than the First Amendment for your free speech rights in a campground or other private property.
I don’t care what your politics are. I don’t care which gender you are, either. I can graciously accept your choice of either. I just don’t want your choice of either pushed in my face with an expectation that I am somehow obligated to celebrate it. I guess that makes the short answer a resounding no.
God Bless America. We are all free to express our opinions as long as we are not infringing on the rights of others.
Ouch on the photo. Being a Canadian, I didn’t know that our flag was a political statement?
I used to have a small Canadian flag on our 5th wheel hitch of the trailer so that I wouldn’t run into it and a tiny shout out that we were Canadian.
My wife said to take it down as she didn’t want to offend anyone when we were camped in the USA. I guess that is the Canadian thing to do!
We love Canada, Leonard! It was just the best photo we could use without actually putting a political figure in the photos… if you catch our drift. –Emily
Thanks! I totally understand your point.
Don’t worry about your flag, be proud of your country. I display the American flag on my camper in Pa State Parks.
I have never met anyone in our years of traveling who thought a Canadian flag was political.
While I don’t like in-your-face political displays, I also don’t think it should be overly policed. There should be rules against displays containing profanity. Political displays should absolutely not be allowed by camp hosts. We were camping at a COE campground a couple years ago and one of the camp hosts had a large political flag flying at his campsite. When I got an email satisfaction survey from COE I expressed my concerns.
You had me until you mentioned camp hosts. Their RVs are their homes, same as our RVs are ours, and often camp hosting is a volunteer part-time position that merely provides a free space and utilities and very little, if any, pay. They should have a voice at their homesite same as anyone else.
I view camp hosts as representatives of the park they are working for even if their wages are paid in-kind. I viewed that person as someone who was probably not likely to be helpful once I saw how opinionated they were.
That just shows how you judge and says nothing about a person displaying a political sign or flag of any side. So in the end, it says much more than how they might act. It says you judged them before even knowing a person or giving a chance.
Making pronouncements of admiration for anyone tells a great deal about a person. It shows admiration for the person’s character. May not be fair, but it’s true.
One can admire policy without admiring the person. One can admire a message without admiring the messenger. Character may not have anything to do with it.
So yes Cheryl, you are correct. It may be unfair judgement but judgment it is.
Wow. That says so much about you🫤
I don’t want to see your political opinion as I take an evening walk around the campground. There is nothing to be achieved with these signs, they are not going to convince someone to vote your way, but they will make some people uncomfortable or unwelcome. They are just a way of pointlessly trying to push your opinion on others, in a place where they are trying to relax and get away from it all. Might as well hang out a sign saying ‘I’m an opinionated blowhard’. And no one wants to see signs like that either.
what about rainbow flags? or decals? religious? shouldn’t the US flag always fly higher? is someone going to be upset about Christmas? Halloween? Easter?
Our RVs are our homes. I don’t take issue with folks putting up political signs around their stationary homes, why should I take issue with someone putting them up on or around their RV? They’re paying rent same as me. (Wouldn’t it be absurd to think someone would plan their route to the campground to avoid political yard signs they don’t like?) Frankly, if someone is offended or angered by a silent sign, flag, banner or the like (As long as there’s no profanity or graphic images, that’s a different issue), the problem lies with them, not the folks who put them up.
I take plenty of issue with residents spoiling the landscape with their political options 24/7/365 where I have to drive and walk. Putting up campaign signs for 30 days before an election is one thing. Pushing your opinion year round is just rude.
I own a small 38-site RV park in MS (Wendy Oaks RV Resort) and I personally do NOT allow political signs/flags to be displayed. It’s stated in our policies. Even if I happen to hold similar political views, I’ll politely explain political signs/flags aren’t allowed inside the RV park. Any country flag can be displayed – US, Canada, etc. Those aren’t political – they’re saying you’re proud of where you’re personally from. Since most Americans have strong views politically – I just think it’s best to leave any potential disagreements outside of my RV park. My #1 goal is for my campers to enjoy themselves so it’s better overall without political statements being overtly displayed.
Thanks for posting the name of your Park. I will make sure we never make a reservation there.
As a business owner with rights to your property, that’s your perogative. Signs allowed or not isn’t on my list of criteria on where I stay.
That’s the beauty of the USA. You own the park. You make the rules. I would happily visit your park.
Thank you. You’re in an area where it would be very easy to go with the flow and let the dominant voices fly their flags. We appreciate that you instead are willing to let us enjoy recreation in peace!
I’m grateful for all the political flags and banners that allow me to easily identify those who I would rather not associate with.
I’m sure that that Red Blooded Americans that are displaying those flags and Banners, will not miss your negative opinion of their rights to bear Flags and Banners.
The person you are responding to does not oppose the rights to put up flags and banners.
Really? The person I responded to said it shows who they would rather not associate with. So how do you figure they’re not opposed to it? I think you need to reread their comment and really understand what they said.
Let me be clear…. I treasure our right to free speech. I’m not opposed to the expressions of opinions opinions which i’m in disagreement. I’m also grateful that some flags and banners quickly let me know who I’d rather not spend time with.
The feeling is mutual. Not exactly sure which flags and banners let you know who you would rather not spend time with but that comment is definitely a contradiction to what you are saying. If you are not opposed to expressions, or opinions, that are contrary to what you are in agreement with, then why would that not be someone you would not engage in meaningful dialogue? I will tell you why….. You are disingenuous in your comment about not being opposed. Typical.
And therein lies the major issue we face in this country. People of different politics don’t even want to meet people with a different political perspective.
I’m happy to meet people of different persuasions. Doing so allows me to actually learn about them and why they believe what they do. From there, one can start to have an intelligent discussion.
You won’t learn anything other than misrepresentations and half truths by watching political PAC ads of either party and hating.
Yup. Tribal. 👍👍
Excellent response Mikal. Discourse is necessary to bridge the divide that has infected this country. The 1st Amendment is there for a reason. Narrow minded people need to open up to other possibilities. Have a great evening.
If a flag “Offends” you, look the other way. What if people come to you and demand you change the color of your RV because it Offends them. FREE COUNTRY! (Kinda) Get a life.
WOW! I wrote my comment before reading most of the rest below. I am saddened by the selfish bigotry displayed here. Flags and signs tell you who you want to avoid. Your pleasure does NOT supersede someone else’s pleasure. Excessive rules about this and that have brought us to where we are. Relax, go about your business.
Bigotry:
obstinate or unreasonable attachment to a belief, opinion, or faction, in particular prejudice against a person or people on the basis of their membership of a particular group.
Not sure how this applies to his comment. However, it does fit perfectly into today’s buzzwords and narrative. Congrats.
Being a Combat Veteran, wounded twice – Purple Heart 💜 recipient, I fought for the right of free speech, and our Constitution. So I do fly my American Flag and I may not agree with others, but thank God we live in a country where that is their right! 🇺🇸
I fly the Stars and Stripes when camping. I enjoy getting to know others regardless of political leanings. One thing for sure about meeting RVers in an RV park, you already have some common interests with some good stories to share and campfire to do it around (sometimes).
All are welcome to stop and say hi, flag or no flag, blue hat or red, Chevy or Ford, tall or short. We are not defined by how we vote. All of us are far more than simply a right or left voter. Fly your flag or don’t fly your flag but keep the profanity indoors.
My wife has her Cubs flag, I wear a red and blue straw cowboy hat, and have a Chevy and a Ford, I’m kind of average tallness, I don’t play music ever, and do not turn on lights at night, only swear when I hit my thumb, and I will not bother you other than to wave Hi! Stop by if you don’t think I’m too boring.
You are welcome at my campsite anytime KellyR.
You’re going to need a larger campsite for more of us to join you both
You must be from the tolerant, inclusive Democratic Party.
Constitutional purity, that’s my jam.
big second to that…
You can fly the American Flag and one other below it if it’s in good taste. Let Freedom Ring.
I hate the political flags. Biggest problem is most are terribly rude.
Fly the American flag or a Canadian flag proudly but leave political banners down. Who will change their mind because of a flag- no one ever?
I have 2 New Zealand flags, I fly when camping in the US and Canada. I have met many interesting people who stop for a yarn, when they see them.
We worked at an RV resort on the OBX in 2019 that had 408 sites. Less than 10 sites had a Trump flag flying directly below the American flag and about 5 had a Biden flag. One guest had a meltdown over the Trump flags but was okay with the Biden flags (go figure). Her TDS was such that she “threatened” to pack up and leave the resort which drew predictable laughs from those who overheard her meltdown. Park management explained the first amendment rights to her and she was the only person complaining so the flags remained.
I don’t like people who lie but it is their constitutional right to spread their lies. I don’t follow porn but I occasionally get porn junk mail.” free speech.” I hate the lawyer signs on I 10 again “free speech”. Many municipalities have ordinances requiring political signs be removed after a certain date. I still see political signs from 2016. When I was young, a nurse was run off the road and killed. When they caught the guy his motive… she had an innocent sticker “Proud RN”. He blamed a nurse for his mother’s death. You should not use personal property to proclaim religion, political beliefs, number of kids, etc. It can be a safety issue and nobody cares for your opinion.
Well initially when I read this I immediately bristled, thinking “First Amendment” ! But after a few minutes thinking about what I do, and why…for me it comes down to common courtesy. I don’t fly a banner in someone’s face screaming my political alignment, because it immediately becomes an affront to those on the other side, and why make enemies? But, on the other hand, if someone else does it, it gives me a good sense of that individual’s personality. And to me, there’s a lot more important things in this world.
If I refrained from doing any thing that would potentially offend someone, I’d find myself simply staying in my home and never venturing outside.
Well said Matt.
People can do what they want. But 1st amendment doesn’t really apply if you are on someone else’s private property. So, if a campground bans flags that’s their right. Although I have never seen that happen. My only issue with flags is that if its windy, I have to listen to that guy’s flags flapping all night, and it doesn’t bother him because he went to bed stone cold drunk.
You spying on your neighbor brother Dave?
Kinda creepy!
I haven’t seen but a couple of political signs in the RV parks that we have visited recently. Flying the American flag is not political but these days there are those who object to seeing the American flag anytime. There is no justification for one to object to our country’s flag.
1st amendment is good! Has worked well for our Representative Republic for hundreds of years!
NO
…,and no Confederate flags! They are most offensive to this USAF Retired officer who served under the U.S. flag.
While I don’t enjoy seeing political flags I feel it is our right to be able to fly them. I do object to the ones with foul language on them tho. I think we can express ourselves without that. I certainly would not object to a park with a no political flag policy. I just hate that we are so divided.
I do not want to pay money to a RV Resort (private property) which allows political signs, flags, posts, or banners.
Your choice, just like the choice people to fly or not fly a banner or flag of their choice.
We were at a Colorado state park recently where a camper had a huge F**k Biden flag. This was a holiday weekend with lots of kids around. Not appropriate regardless of your political beliefs.
I see all types of signs and banners at RV parks. Being ‘offended’ by someone else’s signage is on me and not them. The standards should be set by the law and not arbitrary rules that change from park to park. Part of the beauty of the USA is our freedom of speech. There could be no speech or signage if the standard was an arbitrary ‘non-offensive’ rule. You can find someone who is ‘offended’ by just about anything these days. Who would police such a standard? Why would they be judged to know the standard on ‘offensive’ ? It’s too subjective and is an internal reaction to external stimulus that no one can control other than the person experiencing it.
I would prefer NOT to see political signs at an RV park. While staying at Elkhorn Ridge Rv Resort in Spearfish, Sd the amount of political flags was overwhelming. I say ban them.
About four years ago just prior to the 2020 election we were camping at a popular RV park in Idaho that was filled with political signs and flags. One sign was as big a 4′ x 8′ placed in front of the RV. You couldn’t miss it when you walked by. It was, to me, offensive. And I voted for the guy. Park owners should make a point of letting people know that signs and flags other than the U.S. flag and state flags are not welcome. I let other people comment on team flags, etc.
It’s a sticky wicket Larry. Ban 1 flag, ban them all. Private park, private rules. Public park, 1st ammendment.
Which flags are acceptable?
USA -OK
Can. – OK
Mexico – OK
Venezuela- ?
Iran-?
N.KOREA- ?
Are religious organization flags OK? Atheist/satanic flags are good too then?
Rainbow flag is OK but Rainbow Coalition is not? Or could they both viewed as political? Who will run the Ministry of Approved Flags?
I’m good with all flags personally, just no profanity.
Have a good evening.
Sounded more like the posted signs than the flying flags that Larry was referencing, I think .
Perhaps, maybe both. Good conversation here today either way. Time for some grog.
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AARRGGGH!!👍
Saw the same thing in Post Falls a couple of weeks ago. Thought maybe there was a rally going on.
I’ve never had a flag jump out and injure me.
If it’s a private campground they have the right to ban anything political.
If it’s public, then the 1st Amendment prevails.
Thank you, Gail! 🙂 Hmm, … agree that is a “free” country, but what I prefer is if some freely exercise their ability to be responsible and neighborly. In other words do not presume that everyone shares my opinion or taste in decorations. If in a park such as we last were (COE) with lots of actual or perceived separation between sites with many trees to enhance the perception or reality, then so long as near the RV, fine. If in a campground with row upon row of sites with a few feet between any two, then resist the temptation. In all case, don’t attempt to indoctrinate or pick a fight by the choice of display. Thanks again, have a great week, safe travels, and safe stays! 🙂
125 comments…Wow. No wonder America is so divided. I personally don’t think your political or religious beliefs should be posted in people’s faces at a place most go to relax. If I wanted to know who you voted for or where you go when you die (rude to even ask) I’d ask you. What was it President Lincoln said or maybe it was Mark Twain? Better to keep your mouth shut and be thought the fool rather than open it and confirm you indeed are.
People really need to learn to live and let live. If you don’t like something turn your head and carry on, change the channel, whatever but enough with the “Karens”.
The only speech that needs to be protected is speech that offends YOU. If it offends YOU, it needs to be protected. You have the right not to listen. You only have the rights you are willing to extend to others. If you can shut-up someone else because you don’t like what they say, someone else can shut-up you be cause they don’t like what you say.
Well, it’s pretty easy to look the other way. Who cares? Now if it was a big banner of someone naked or something, then that’s another story. But a political flag? Nah, they don’t bother me. I would be much more offended if someone left their awning lights on all night 🙂
I have Trump Tie on my 12 foot giraffe at my gate on our 8 acres and we have nice bumper stickers on our tow car. We vacation in ours , so we don’t have flags.. it’s all about freedom. We are about to lose it.. get ready.. it really won’t effect us financially either way, because we don’t depend on the government to pay our way.
This is like AOL.. I’m waiting approval because I mentioned DJT.
I believe that it is the individual right to put up a flag as long as it is on your rig or site. Just because one person doesn’t like it, doesn’t mean it has to be banned. Who am I to say what a person should fly on his property. If I don’t like it, I won’t look at it. The person flying a Confederate flag, what would he say if his neighbor is flying a Nazi flag. They both have the same right.
If you rent a house it belongs to someone else. As a tenant you are then the temporary owner of the property, thus free to post or fly what you wish. When we camp we are on someone else’s property as a whole but the space we rent is “ours”. Thus I believe that one can post political flags or banners. If you don’t agree that is your right and disregard it. And what about stickers that are affixed to the tow vehicle or camper? Do you have to scrape it off?