This College Student Was Forced To Take Down His American Flag To Avoid Offending... According to reports, yet another American resident was forced to take down an American flag his landlord felt might be offensive to foreigners. Before he was forced to take it down, the flag flew proudly from Brad Smiths apartment. Smith is a sophomore at San Diego State University. We were then told that it was for political reasons and that the flag could offend foreign people that live here, foreign exchange students, Smith told the local ABC News station. Ive had friends and family fight to defend that flag. According to the lease at the apartment building, no signs or other personal property may be kept outside the premises. This is the same rule that landlords all over the country have been using to have the flag removed. Now that the story has started receiving national attention, the apartment complex management team has come forward saying that there was a misunderstanding, and that Smith can now fly his flag. What do you think? Are you tired of hearing stories like this within our own country? 