Dispute over flag potest erupts in Wic. Village


	Dispute over flag potest erupts in Wic. Village

clickclipper

7-11-2009 3:41 AM

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us flag, distress

clickclipper says:

I was taught when you fly the American flag upside down it meant you were in distress. When were the laws changed. Why does the ACLU have to be involved

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