Congressman Roscoe Bartlett's office informs us that the House has just unanimously passed "The Freedom to Display the American Flag Act" (H.R. 42). This bill "would ensure the right of an individual to display the flag of the United States on their residential property."

"I was alarmed to learn from my constituent Hugh Warner, who is a flag dealer, that some homeowners associations and condos prevent Americans from flying the American flag at their homes," said Congressman Bartlett. "That's why I introduced this bill. H.R. 42 will guarantee Americans the freedom to display the American flag in front of their homes."

"We are thrilled that our Congress has made this a priority for our American citizens. We thank Congressman Bartlett for his role in getting this done," said Lori Watson, President of the National Independent Flag Dealer's Association. "We are the only Association committed in our bylaws that the United States flags we sell are manufactured in the United States with all U.S.-made components. Each one of us in every state has had customers affected by not being able to fly their flags at their condos. I've had WWII veterans in tears, calling me and begging us for years for our help so that they can fly the American flag. This is just great news."

While this is a good thing, I still find it pretty sad that such a bill is necessary. Even in the aftermath of 9/11, some people and place frowned upon displays of patriotism so not to offend people from other countries, which is just unconscionable. According to the release, bill "is one of ten included on The American Values Agenda being released today by the House Congressional leadership."

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