"If you're going to have an American flag, then take care of it"
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. -- The election may be over, but on Highway 42, the signs remain.
Some have been blown over by the wind, which probably wouldn't have been a big deal, had it not been what was attached to them.
Local resident Toby Gibbons told KPIC News that he was upset that the American flags had been blown over too. "All of the Art Robinson signs that were seen along the highway were blown down, and they all had American flags on them," Gibbons said.
Although the flags that had been blown over were picked up when KPIC News went to the area, Gibbons says it shouldn't have happened in the first place. "It's correct protocol, if you're going to have an American flag, then take care of it," he said. "It doesn't ever touch the ground.
While the flags were picked up by Thursday morning, some of the signs were still up. According to an Oregon administrative rule, election signs that can be seen from the highway must be taken down 60 days after they've been put up.
The Department of Transportation says it's up to the campaign to take down the signs.
KPIC News reached out to Art Robinson's campaign office, and they say they've picked up 95% of their campaign signs in District 4.
They say if there is a sign that needs special attention, residents should feel free to call their office.
Gibbons says he wants to see the signs taken down, before more American flags touched the ground. "It upsets me, I agree with most all his political views and I agree with his followers and supporters, but if you're going to keep his signage up, then you should take the responsibility to keep the sign up and take care of it.
If you want to be an adult boy scout, that is fine. Have at it. I for one do not care to make a big deal out of symbolism and find it comical when others do. Flag foamers.
American Flags are also suppose to be lowered & brought inside at dusk.
ANY AMERICAN FLAG DISPLAYED OUTSIDE AFTER DARK IS REQUIRED TO BE ILLUMINATED BY A LIGHT.
This obviously was NEVER done on ANY political signs posted & infact MOST people who insist on displaying
an American Flag on their front porches, leave them out ALL NIGHT without them being illuminated.
IF YOU INSIST ON DISPLAYING AN AMERICAN FLAG, AT LEAST LEARN & HONOUR THE PROPER ETIQUETTE
People act like it is a religious symbol or an idol of worship. Oh I forgot, to national supremacists (statists) it actually IS.
Good for him! There is always a need to educate American citizens on the proper methods of preserving our national flag, and I support him for coming forward.Â
Seriously shut it...If you want something done right, then do it yourself. Why would you call the media?