Kimberly Avenue and other north Asheville streets were lined with American flags Thursday in observance of Flag Day. Today marks the 236th anniversary of the adoption of the American flag by the Second Continental Congress.
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I saw this today and it was somewhat disturbing. This is my country and I love our flag. Seeing it displayed so aggressively reminded me of other flag-lined streets in France during the early 1940’s.
If it’s spontaneous and desired by the residents of that area, fine. I support displays of American Pride. But if it was something financed by a “patriotic” group without the consent of the landowners, I find it disturbing. Does anyone know who was behind this display?