You have to admire patriots who refuse to let their passion for their country go down despite being criticized. Marcus Lemonis of CNBC’s “The Profit” and CEO of Camping World, who is a Lebanon-born businessman, learned about a problem in a California dealership regarding the American flag. He demanded it be flown once again, even though it was taken down by local authorities.
The whole thing seemed to be about a license:
The California RV dealer is refusing to remove the huge American flag it was ordered to take down earlier this year by local officials, despite proudly flying similar-sized versions in its other 250 locations throughout the country.
Fox40 reported that the huge Old Glory flying above Camping World’s grounds on Interstate 5 near Stockton was well-known. However, in April, San Joaquin County Community Development removed it for safety and lack of permit reasons.
It’s back:
Camping World defies county orders to remove their massive American flag, flying it high in a stand for patriotism and freedom.
CEO Marcus Lemonis, an immigrant and proud citizen, underscores the flag’s symbolism and their commitment to the American spirit.
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— Clown World ™ 🤡 (@ClownWorld_) August 8, 2024
Yes, I saw the Community Note in the tweet above. This doesn’t alter the fact that I admire this man’s patriotism. That’s what this story was meant to be.
The officials were concerned about safety and pointed out that the permit was not issued. California is known for its complex regulation system, but it’s important to address any dangers. In this case, I don’t fault the officials; they were just doing their job.
Lemonis acknowledged that he understood the situation, but felt his flag was safe. He wanted to keep it up until the problem had been resolved.
Lemonis told FOX40 that he would not do the stunt if he felt it put people in danger or caused any problems with air traffic.
Lemonis claimed that the flagpole is secure and firmly rooted in the ground. He would not have a problem removing the American flag while the permit issue is being resolved. He is determined to keep the American flag flying, regardless of what happens.
It’s a symbol of how we feel towards this country. Lemonis said to Fox40, “We have many veterans working for us and many veterans shopping with us. I am an immigrant. I am grateful that I was able to become a US citizen and enter this country. Since I was a child in Miami, Florida where our car dealership had the largest flagpole in Miami.”
The permit appears to have been issued on Thursday. Lemonis insists on flying his flag “no matter what.”
It’s wonderful to know that Old Glory still represents freedom and hope for many people in the United States.
Camping World proudly raises huge American flag that local officials ordered taken down: ‘Symbolism about how we feel about this country’ | NY Post
The Stars and Stripes is back in business.
A California RV dealership is defiantly displaying the massive American flag that it… pic.twitter.com/FCIT4gI4iz
— Owen Gregorian (@OwenGregorian) August 8, 2024
