I got this submission from a family whose dad served overseas. He kept a U.S. flag on a short pole by his porch. The HOA said it wasn’t “the approved style” of display and issued a violation. They demanded he either remove the flag or apply for a special permit, with drawings and fees. It wasn’t about noise. It wasn’t about safety. It was about the exact size of the pole and the shade of red on the stripes. The veteran refused. The fines kept stacking. Rules are easy to write. Respect is harder. #House #HOA