“That flag flying over the courthouse means certain things are set in stone
Who we are, what we’ll do and what we won’t”

The flag and its colors mean a lot to me as a lifelong American. I was born here, I was raised here and this is where I’ll die and be buried when it’s time.

Red white and blue are free to be displayed by any person of any political persuasion, they aren’t beholden to any one political party. I wear them proudly often and sometimes am mistaken for representing certain ideals.

What that flag means to me is:

We won’t talk about putting our political opponents or dissidents in a firing circle

We won’t use the military against a false “enemy within”

We won’t boast about the “good things Hitler did with his good German generals”

We won’t crack down on a free press which is guaranteed by the bill of rights and the constitution, things some wave around only when certain parts meet their standards but ignore the other 99% of them

The flag does not represent authoritarian totalitarianism with a “strong man” acting unilaterally

The flag does not represent constantly punching down at those you think are inferior because of their skin color, national of origin or their political opinions

The flag does not represent people living in fear because of their sexual orientation

The flag does not represent some people needing to get permission on what they do with their bodies. I didn’t have to get approval on my need for BP and cholesterol medicine or any procedures I’ve chosen to have done

The flag represents the ideals set forth centuries ago that all people are created equal and that we should be allowed to prosper and have domestic tranquility

My grandfather Robert Samuel Hilligoss served in the Pacific in the Marines in WWII fighting fascism and totalitarianism. He didn’t risk his life and the very existence of my entire family for me to vote for someone who has no concept of what a United States of America truly means.

If this offends anyone I know, I don’t care.

I’ve been offended by those who side with seditionists and those unwilling to recognize the peaceful transfer of power. And I’ve been quiet for fear of offending them. Those days are over

Get over it snowflake.