Political Flags Flew Outside Couple’s Texas Home for Years—Then Came a Note
Summary
A Texas couple known for flying about 150 different flags outside their home, including political and social movement flags, received a respectful letter from a neighbor wanting to understand their views despite differences. The couple explained their belief that U.S. political division is deliberate and expressed concern about growing polarization in the country. They have faced some hostility from others because of the flags they display.Key Facts
- Mike and Donna Bogert live in Georgetown, Texas, and have about 150 flags displayed outside their home, called the "Flagpole House."
- Their flag collection includes U.S. state flags, flags from other countries, holiday flags, historical flags, and flags supporting groups like LGBTQIA and the Red Cross.
- They also fly political flags supporting or criticizing candidates and government issues, with campaign signs on their fence during elections.
- Some passersby have reacted negatively with insults, rude gestures, garbage dumped in their yard, and even armed visitors challenging their right to fly a flag upside down.
- One neighbor wrote a letter respecting their right to display political flags and seeking to better understand those with different opinions.
- The Bogerts replied, arguing that the country’s political division is part of a deliberate effort to create chaos and prevent compromise.
- The couple has experienced neighbors questioning their patriotism due to the flags they fly, including a neighbor from the Daughters of the American Revolution.
- They fly the Christian flag on Sundays and initially worried the letter might be an attempt to persuade or recruit them but chose to respond honestly.
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