Wisconsin resident and war veteran Walter Blanchard, outraged over the U.S government’s political deadlock, has staged a silent protest outside his home. He is flying the American flag upside down to send a message of anger to Washington. While his quiet act doesn’t violate any laws, it does contain a hidden message. Section 8a of the U.S. flag code states that, “The flag should never be displayed with the union down, except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property.” Blanchard’s protest, though, has some neighbors saying it’s sending the wrong message.
Wisconsin resident and war veteran Walter Blanchard, outraged over the U.S government’s political deadlock, has staged a silent protest outside his home. He is flying the American flag upside down to send a message of anger to Washington. While his quiet act doesn’t violate any laws, it does contain a hidden message. Section 8a of the U.S. flag code states that, “The flag should never be displayed with the union down, except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property.” Blanchard’s protest, though, has some neighbors saying it’s sending the wrong message.