While the HOA may have the legal "right" to get him to remove the flagpole, I think they are making a serious error here, in the case of Col. Barfoot. I'm sure that by now, they are kicking themselves in their collective a$$es for opening this rather unpopular can of worms... I strongly doubt that they've received much support for their side of this brou-ha-ha, and just hope they recognize the uniqueness of the person at the center of this storm.

I hope Col. Barfoot is allowed to keep his flagpole, and continue to fly our flag.