Navy Veteran Ordered to Remove American Flag Wrap from His Mailbox


Pompous jerks make miserable company. And when they get into some petty position of authority, they often like to throw their weight around as though their opinions actually matter or are even worth considering. When they occupy positions on homeowners’ associations and tell a veteran he cannot decorate his mailbox as an American flag, you know that’s just what you’ve gotten hold of.

There’s a dispute brewing over a patriotic mailbox wrap in Tallahassee, Florida, after a homeowners’ association said it’s not allowed.

The Southwood Residential Community Association in Tallahassee sent a letter to the veteran who put up the wrap, asking him to remove it or face penalties. However, the veteran said he’s not backing down without a fight.

“It’s not in consonance with their aesthetic values here in Southwood,” said retired U.S. Navy Officer, John Ackert.

Here we have a homeowners’ association with members who clearly have too much time on their hands as well as inflated opinions of their power. The correct response to them this veteran should offer is simple: “Go to Hell.”

As the holiday season comes to a close, please remove the American flag mailbox wrap. Decoration may be displayed 30 days prior and must be taken down 15 days after,” Ackert continues. “That’s been there for four years. It was put there 30 days after I moved into this house.”

Fortunately, this story has hit the television news, exposing the officers of this homeowners’ association for their absurd action. Interviews with neighbors are supportive of this veteran and his flag mailbox.

Neighbors in Southwood said the patriotism is refreshing, and the letter was a bit harsh.

“The man’s a veteran, he served the country. It’s just a mailbox with a flag, I don’t think it’s right. He owns the house, he can at least have that,” said neighbor, Mike Patel.

It would appear from the television news report that the big-shots on this homeowners’ association have just made buffoons out of themselves in public. Their best bet would be to just let the whole matter drop, which might be what is happening.

The letter said Ackert has 15 days to remove the wrap, or face a fine. He has not received a response since submitting his appeal.

Gray affiliate WCTV reached out to the community association Wednesday for comment, but have not heard back.

No surprise there. Anyone think those who sent that letter want to get on television news and defend their actions? Not likely. A win for the veteran is predicted.

Source: WCTV News Tallahassee, Florida



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