Patriotic Man Flies Flag Upside-Down in Protest

In Arlington, TX, Patrick O'Toole flew his American flag upside down beneath a solid black flag. O'Toole has proudly raised and lowered his American flag since 9/11. In protest to Obama's win, this has stirred up the entire neighborhood. Neighbor Sharon Garner said, "I just don't think its American. We have children in our neighborhood, and I'm sure their parents have to explain to them why that flag is hanging like that." 

When asked by a WFAA reporter, O'Toole defended his action by saying "The black flag is because our country is dying. It's never been as divided as it is right now. And the upside down American flag is because our country is in distress." O'Toole, who is a Navy veteran, further explains that the black flag has absolutely nothing to do with race. 

O'Toole stands behind is action and will continue to fly his flags as he sees fit. This is ultimately a free speech issue. His neighbors can ask him to take it down, however he seems pretty set in his beliefs on this. 

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http://www.wfaa.com/video/?nvid=301731&shu=1