RELEASE: Potter Supports Flag Amendment

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Backs Citizens Flag Alliance on Flag Day STRONGSVILLE, OH -- David S. Potter, a Republican running for Ohio ’s 13th Congressional District seat, recently stated that upon being elected to the 111th Congress, he would fully support a flag amendment that would correct the Supreme Court’s mistake they made in 1989. In its landmark decision in Texas v. Johnson (5-4 vote) overturned 200 years of American tradition and laws by declaring that the people no longer had a right to protect the American flag.

“On this special weekend, that includes honoring our American flag and all of our fathers, present and past, many of whom served honorably to protect our rights under this precious symbol of freedom, I am proud to support the Citizens Flag Alliance, Inc. (CMA) in their efforts to petition Congress to pass a Constitutional amendment that would take power over the flag away from the court and return it to the American people."

On May 28, 2008 , Potter replied to a Congressional Candidate Questionnaire sponsored by the American Legion and The Citizens Flag Alliance, Inc. that he would have voted for the Flag Amendment that was derailed by Congress two years ago. To date, current Congresswoman, Betty Sutton (D - Copley) has not responded to their request for an answer.. “Ms.Sutton owes the voters of this district an explanation as to what her position is on this issue, and simply put, she would either vote for or against such an amendment,” Potter said. “Despite an overwhelming majority of Americans who want our flag protected, our U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives failed in 2006, by ignoring the people they represent in not allowing them the opportunity to vote on such an important American issue.”

Potter and his family will be one of many in attendance at a ceremonial retirement of worn and faded American flags, which will take place on Saturday at 7:00 p.m. at the Robert D. Campbell Training Center , 2825 Greensburg Road in Green. The event is being hosted by the Summit County Sheriff’s Office Color Guard, Mounted Unit, K-9 Unit and Motorcycle Unit, Akron Police Departments Honor Guard, a Military Honor Guard, along with Group III Civil Air Patrol Squadron, various military groups and members of the Chesty Puller Young Marines.