Michael Barrick- candidate for Caldwell County School Board

The decision by Associate Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito to fly the American flag upside down over his house on Jan. 17, 2021 (as reported by The New York Times) is not a surprise. It achieved its intended effect – it sent a distinctly partisan message not only to all of the nation, but to the election deniers all the way to the top – he’s with them. The U.S. Flag Code says, "(a) The flag should never be displayed with the union down, except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property." To fly it as Alito did (I’m not buying the BS about his wife for a moment) is a metaphorical, hysterical act encouraging treason in response to an election that Trump lost fair and square. Alito is not alone though. Almost all MAGA adherents – as well as folks from other political parties and persuasion – show disrespect for the flag and those who have fought and died for it according to the U.S. Code (§ 8. Respect for the flag). As always, thanks for reading and please feel free to share and repost.

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