Florida Man Fired For Refusing To Remove His American Flag Pin According to recent reports, the Casa Monica hotel in St. Augustine, Florida has come under scrutiny after firing a front desk worker for refusing to remove his American flag lapel pin. 26-year-old Sean May tells reporters that he was released from his front desk supervisor position after he refused to take off the pin, which he had worn to work every day for two years. Ive actually gotten probably more compliments about it than any of the service Ive actually done at the hotel, which is an interesting concept, May told a local station. The Casa Monica is stating behind their decision, claiming that they were only enforcing a company policynot taking a stand against the flag itself. The property reflects its pride in America and great patriotism by flying the Stars and Stripes high over the hotel, a spokesperson said in a statement. However, our employee handbook clearly states, No other buttons, badges, pins or insignia of any kinds are permitted to be worn. No matter an individuals national preference, political views or religious affiliation, it is a standard regulation which ensures equality for all. May suspects that the decision was a result over the company coming under new leadership, under the parent company Kessler Enterprise. It seems silly, May told reporters. It seems so, so silly in the long run. Theyre so upset about a little pin. Now, locals have called for a boycott of the hotel. What do you think? Does patriotism need to stop being treated like a crime in this country? 