From MRCTV:

The owner of the Four Seasons Diner in the Rio Grande section of Middle Township, NJ has been told by the township to remove his American flags which are hung by a string.

The township has an ordinance prohibiting any stringed banners. However, they also say the American flag may be flown or displayed without limitation. The owner, originally from Greece, said he would go to jail for the American flag.

The township is threatening to fine the owner $1000. Despite these threats, the owner said he will not remove the flag.

It’s like this keeps happening over and over. But I really like this guy’s spirit and I hope his business begins to boom because of this.




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23 comments
bill q
bill q

wow, you are a true idiot quick, the flag is a SYMBOL of a nation that protects and defends LIBERTY.

And just how is it stringed flags distract motorists?

Why must we suffer idiots like you............sigh...........

bill q
bill q

what is it about "without restriction" that you dont understand quick?

Constance
Constance

Simply remove the flag banner, and put up 100 American flags on poles all over the property. Problem solved, if the problem is a banner. I'd have already done this instead of fighting this silly fight. And, if that didn't work, I'd keep doing something new every single week.

CM Sackett
CM Sackett

...that's what the buying of dinner (plus tip) is all about.

Sackett

Jim Waite
Jim Waite

Would love to hear someone try to explain how "without limitations" really means "with limitations-as decided by some Town Official". Because obviously I would have thought that the "without limitations" meant....well, without limitations. I hate it when what must be obvious to others, or at least one other, is a mystery to me. As for the gentleman who owns the restaurant....Good on you sir. Proud to call you a fellow American! Stnad strong and don't let some self important "official" intimidate you.

Jim Kurdyla
Jim Kurdyla

Lets really give the Liberals massive heart attacks and fly CONFEDERATE FLAGS in that area !!!

Jim Kurdyla
Jim Kurdyla

Lets really get the Liberals to have massive heart attacks and start flying CONFEDERATE FLAGS in that area !!!

Jasmine Clark
Jasmine Clark

the restriction on stringed banners in general shouldn't be in place!! that is a restriction of freedom of speech!!

but yeah, especially not the flag

as some people pointed out... burn the flag, it's okay. hang a flag up, get in trouble.

CM Sackett
CM Sackett

JUST CALLED THE DINER...

I spoke with a great young lady (the owner had gone to the store for more stuff for their lunch crowd).

Here's the gist of the conversation ~

"Four Seasons Diner, can I help you?"

"Yes ma'am, I'm calling from the Delta of Arkansas..."

"From WHERE?!"

"The Memphis, TN area."

"...O.K. What'cha need, Hun?" (love that honest 'intimacy' that REAL waitresses/hostesses have!).

"Well, I was wondering if I could order your best dinner, for two... and have it shipped."

...silence. Then, "...O.K."

I then relayed how I'd seen her boss's story, read all the honest 'heart' support, and decided "Hell with words... I'm gonna put some POCKETBOOK into this!"

"Just a minute, Hun..."

...another, much longer pause, with her talking to several in the background about "this guy" calling from "Memphis... yeah, MEMPHIS TENNESSEE!" who says he wants to order "dinner for two... and pay TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS!"

...that was an interesting conversation to overhear ( :O) ).

After about 4 minutes (she had business to take care of as well, I'm sure) she comes back on and says "Hun, I don't know if I can do that. We don't know how we'd ship it."

I had overheard that bit of angst being discussed, and had already done a quick goople and found several "styrofoam shipping coolers" suppliers (plus, I knew it was possible... for part of my bride's Christmas, I had ordered her pierogies, paluska, and a Kielbasa ring from MILLIE'S PIEROGIES http://www.milliespierogi.com/ . She's originally from S.W. PA, and has often pined for the "Patch-hunkie" food of her childhood).

She then told me how she had called "the boss", and he had said he just wants everybody to know he will be on FOXNEWS (tomorrow, I think), and for everyone to watch.

...but I wasn't done yet.

CM Sackett
CM Sackett

I says, "Yes'm, I'll pass the word. But I'm not gonna let this die. If those... 'people' are going to fine you for being proud AMERICANS, We, THE PEOPLE will offset the cost of making your stand... you got a pen and paper?"

"Yessir. And I agree. My father was in the war ~ got shot, twice. If he was alive today... (I'll leave that part of the conversation private)."

I told her, "I know you're busy as can be right now with your lunch crowd. But I want to do this, and I'll be glad to help you find a good source for the containers... and I'm sure there will be at least 30 other Americans eager to do this too."

She took my number and name, and said "O.K. Hun, thank you. I'll talk to the boss about this."

...and so will I.

Sackett

Persephone
Persephone

"I die an I go ta jail for that flag...an I wanna see who's gonna take a thiss flags down."

Aw God bless him.

I love this guy.

Maybe Gov Christie can weigh in on this, if the township code enforcers proceed with any punishment for him.

Hope so.

quite_rightly
quite_rightly

People in Middle Township, NJ, can display the U.S. flag "without limitation," uh, except for a few $1,000 limitations.

CM Sackett
CM Sackett

As soon as I can find a phone number, I will be ordering a deluxe meal for two... and sending him 200.00 (tip included).

CM Sackett

CM Sackett
CM Sackett

Found it...

3402 Route 9 S

Rio Grande, NJ 08242-1622

(609) 889-1666

TeaPartyPatriot4ever
TeaPartyPatriot4ever

This is the pertinent question, not just in, of, and for, the Township of NJ, but in Washington DC, and in every Rural Town, City, and State, all over America..  " Why are there so many Enemies of America, in America ? "

No matter what and who, they are, it's up to the People of any Town, State, and the Nation, ie; the Citizenry, to stand up for, and fight these Domestic Enemies of America, or they will lose everything, their Rights, Freedoms, Liberties, Towns, etc.. forever..  and then there will be solace, only, I told you so's..  and extreme regret.

AmericanborninCanada
AmericanborninCanada

I was talking about this with my husband last night. I have been trying hard not to get so overwhlemed lately, so I've been talking a bit of a respite from all the crap (just reading the headlines and superb comments by y'all!) But late last night in comes my honey who made the simple mistake of turning on the radio during a rant about this debt ceiling crap. He knows I've been trying to stay away from it for a couple of days, but we talked about it anyway. I said, "Honey, all I see is everyone I know and love having their lives ripped apart and dear leader is there mocking and joking, and now whining. They seem to be pushing people towards another civil war." He agreed, and we just sat sad thinking about the ruination of this country we both love. God Bless this man- and others who still hold dear the priniciples and ideals which made this country the greatest. I pray that it doesn't come to a war, but I have to ask (as someone who loves America but still can not vote yet) what will it take for people to say "enough is enough!" Dear leader has broken faith with the Law of this land, has mocked her citizens, made deals with other countries, has sat on a knife edge of what is morally wrong- yet he is still there?

Berend Lienemann
Berend Lienemann

I agree 100%, but I would have thought it to happen already. I must ask, when is the breaking point? Every day that passes, my trust that it will happen wanes.

Berend Lienemann
Berend Lienemann

I agree 100%, but I would have thought it to happen already. I must ask, when is the breaking point? Every day that passes, my trust that it will happen wanes.

coralchristie
coralchristie

There they go again. The American flag can be displayed in any manner except when the township needs more power and money.