Keith Greenberg, Gear Barrel in Florida, told to take down their ‘Don’t Tread on Me’ flag
A Florida business owner was told by city to remove his Gadsden flag displayed outside of his store. The “Don’t Tread On Me” flag must be removed immediately or he’ll have to pay a fine.
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Gear Barrel owner Keith Greenberg told TheBlaze that the city said he was permitted to fly the American flag outside his store, but prohibited from displaying anything else outside his business.
“This is a shock,” he said. “Honestly, I feel like this is Russia. I’ve been around the world … this is what you expect in really closed countries where there is no freedom of expression. Not here — so it’s shocking.”
Reportedly there is a city code of ordinance, section 110-131 which his knife shop now violates and any lack of compliance can result in a fine up to $300.
Greenberg told TheBlaze in their Sept. 8 article that the potential fines would be devastating to his young small business, which he opened in May.
“The city of Ocala is demanding I take this down,” he said.
Greenberg attempted to raise awareness of the city’s threats by posting a YouTube video.
“We find ourselves in a sad place where local municipalities are stepping all over people’s freedom with the signing of a pen,” he said.
Greenberg told TheBlaze he was even more perplexed by the city’s demands because he has spotted other flags being flown at nearby establishments, including Mexican flags flying high over a nearby car lot.
The flag is named after American general and statesman, Christopher Gadsden, who created the iconic flag in 1775 during the American Revolution.
City ordinance is NOT the law and they are violating Keith’s rights. I would sue the city for this behavior.
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