FLAG: Respect for veterans

I recently drove through Spirit Lake and was pleased to see all the flags. However when I passed back through later that night I was disgusted.

There is a code that very specifically states how the flag should be displayed and handled. I have known from childhood that the flag should not be flown after dark, unless there is a light shown directly upon it. I don't think that headlights from passing cars qualifies. I cannot believe in an entire community no one possesses this common sense. However I also cannot believe that in an entire community no one has the respect or courage to do anything about it.

After talking to people that have lived in the area longer than I, I have learned this has been going on for years. Now I do understand what the town is trying to do, honor veterans, but apparently all of Spirit Lake's elected officials are ignorant of what I have always considered common sense (respect). You cannot honor veterans by disrespecting the very flag that represents all they have fought and died for.

DON SIZER

Post Falls