When Liberals Told Her To Take Down Her Flag, She Gave Them A Piece Of Her Mind 86-year-old Julia Lease had been flying her American Flag, Old Betsy, for nearly 36 years when she was ordered to take it down by the condo association. According to owners, the display violated a rule that no items are to be hung from residents roofs. Ms. Lease has proudly made the decision that her flag is worth fighting for. She is just one of many Americans defending their right to publicly support their nation. According to the American Flag Act of 2005, Ms. Lease and others like her are actually protected to fly flags on their residential property. The law states that A condominium association, cooperative association, or residential real estate management association may not adopt or enforce any policy, or enter into any agreement, that would restrict of prevent an association member from displaying the U.S. flag on residential property. Despite that law, Ms. Lease finds herself fighting for her rights. What do you think? Should Americans be punished for being patriotic? 