Arsonists are targeting homes flying American flags

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  1. OldDude49

    OldDude49 Just n old guy

    That is the claim made in this report... how true or accurate? Guess you can look about and see?







    Arsonists are targeting homes flying American flags





    In a Sacramento suburb, arsonists specifically targeted homes that were flying American flags, causing residents to question what could prompt such attacks.

    According to a KOVR-TV report, police are investigating at least four incidents that occurred in Citrus Heights, just outside California's capital, in the early morning hours of June 6 -- the anniversary of the historic D-Day landing during World War II and just eight days before the United States celebrated Flag Day.

    Marie Nuzzi, a resident of the Sungarden neighborhood where the crimes occurred, had her American flag set ablaze, leaving only a pile of soot under a blackened flagpole.

    “If it had burned longer it would have caught the house on fire,” Nuzzi said. “Somebody’s lives, for what?”

    The flagpole was attached to her home near the roof, which would have created a dangerous situation had the fire spread.

    Nuzzi decided not to replace the flag.

    “It’s not worth it for me to put my family through it,” she told KOVR.

    Two other homes also had their flags burned, and the trees were torched in front of another property that had small American flags set out on the front lawn.

    Police did not yet have a motive for the crimes, but another resident thought it might be more than just random arson.

    “This is the first time anything’s happened,” 10-year resident Michael Howard told KOVR. “Gut reaction? Is it somebody with an agenda?”

    It isn't a far leap for someone like Howard to wonder whether these small incidents of flag-burning are related to the larger civil unrest that is still simmering in the nation after the death of George Floyd, the Minneapolis man who died in police custody after an officer knelt on his neck for almost 9 minutes.

    After video of the incident went viral, protests erupted in American cities, including nearby Sacramento, and many protesters have destroyed symbols of America including Old Glory.

    It isn't just the American flag that is under attack during these, but all of the symbols of America as protesters take out their anger on not just police, but also the very founding of the United States.

    While there might be an argument to be made against taking down antiquated and controversial symbols such as the Confederate flag or pro-slavery Civil War heroes, there's also a process for doing so, through legal methods, petitioning local officials and winning elections.

    Disdaining the democratic process, the mob has come for just about every representation of America and its history.

    "NEW: Protesters yank down Christopher Columbus statue outside Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul," ABC News tweeted with video of the statue tumbling down as bystanders cheer.





    more info on site...
     
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  2. Dunerunner

    Dunerunner Brewery Monkey Moderator

    Oooooo, I said as I rush to put up my flag!
     
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  3. DKR

    DKR Raconteur of the first stripe

    We got one of those floodlight bulbs - with a camera in the bulb. Unless you unscrew to to look, if si all but invisible.

    camera kicks on before the IR senor on the fixture lights up the bulbs. Wifi output.

    pretty slick
     
  4. Bandit99

    Bandit99 Monkey+++ Site Supporter+

    Well, around here, everyone has a flag flying along with 'No Trespassing Signs' and since they strengthen the trespassing laws last year and given everyone is armed around here - well - be my guess...just don't come crying if the dogs are loose on you or...some lead.

    I guess America really is dead...
     
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  5. mysterymet

    mysterymet Monkey+++

    I’ve got a flag. I also have cameras, a garden hose and other self defense related objects. Bring it.
     
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  6. 3M-TA3

    3M-TA3 Cold Wet Monkey

    I fly the Stars and Stripes 24x7x365 and it is lit at night. Same goes with the Thin Blue Line that flies slightly lower. Anybody who wants to try to eff with me because of that better bring a big effin lunch.
     
  7. ghrit

    ghrit Bad company Administrator Founding Member

    No lunch required here. Won't need it.
     
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  8. Ura-Ki

    Ura-Ki Grampa Monkey

    Got my Sunday Parade Standard on the Mast, Come and Burn it, I dare ya!

    Course, I also have the Black and Bones up! LOL
     
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  9. hot diggity

    hot diggity Monkey+++ Site Supporter+++

    I can just see the headline... "Over-dressed man who may have run out of gas dies of apparent heat exhaustion on rural road. Police are still searching for his vehicle."

    Snarling and unseen in the darkness, the pups may have stimulated a brief but spirited late night sprint after they found a trespasser to play with.

    Rule One - Cardio
     
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  10. BlueDuck

    BlueDuck Monkey+++

    Flown the flag in my yard for years. Didn't realize it was bait.
     
  11. Dont

    Dont Just another old gray Jarhead Monkey

    Not much of that game to trap, bait, or give the dogs something to play with in these parts.
     
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  12. Cruisin Sloth

    Cruisin Sloth Special & Slow

    @DKR
    Sir , any more info for that light ? SD card also ?
    Thanks Sloth

    @mysterymet
    A garden Hose ??
    Ya got me on thay one !
     
    Last edited: Jun 18, 2020
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