The Nest — #Merica

During the NFL’s opening weekend on September 11th, several members of the Miami Dolphins refused to stand during the national anthem, resulting in a significant number of fans being quite upset. Fans weren’t the only people who were offended, local police officers decided to make their own protest, and are letting their feelings on the matter be known by not providing security to the Dolphins’ games until they show the proper respect to the flag and anthem.According to the Miami Herald, the head of the local police union is asking its members among deputies and police to not provide escorts...

Photo Credit Poughkeepsie Journal  POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — American flags were removed from three fire trucks in New York on Tuesday sparking heated discussion on social media and disappointment from union members. Arlington Fire Chief Tory Gallante was directed by the Board of Fire Commissioners to remove the flags from the backs of the trucks during Monday's meeting. He declined to comment on specifics of why the decision was made but said he is “very disappointed with their direction.” Arlington Fire Commissioner Chairman Jim Beretta said the board majority feel the flags are a "liability during normal operations for our people and...