When Petty Tyranny Threatens Everyone’s Liberty

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Maybe we should take up a collection to send BRANDY N> TATE to Afganastan to see first hand what our troops go through. Maybe it's time Bank of America drops the America from their name. A disgrace.

Bill Salzmann of NJ 12:46PM October 02, 2009

To those who wonder what the employment status....
BofA refuses to fire Brandy Tate because she has the "cover" of their policy that some BofA corporate office has to "ok" such things.
But, that doesn't change the fact that she said that some people would be offended by the flags. What people? Al Queda?
I don't care if you are against the war, you shouldn't be against your American flag...and if you are, then WHY are you banking at the Bank of AMERICA (whose label IS an artistic rendering of the American flag!!!)

joan of AL 9:04PM September 23, 2009

Did anyone notice that when Megyn Kelly asked the BofA spokesperson WHAT the policy actually was that supposedly Brandy Tate misunderstood, he wouldn't answer?
Well, what are we to surmise? I would venture to say that there wasn't ANY such policy remotely related to this action, but instead, Brandy made the whole "policy" up because SHE was offended by the flags.

joanmarie purpura of AL 8:56PM September 23, 2009

Watch BOA spokesman try to apologize. He also interrupts the commentator as she tries to read and email from a pissed off disabled veteran.
http://www.foxnews.com/video/index.html?playerId=011008&streamingFormat=FLASH&referralObject=9939277&referralPlaylistId=b895e6943a20a5ba0d5beadb011b18b7ea0a1398&maven_referrer=staf

Teri of KY 4:54PM September 23, 2009

Special treatment for illegals by Bank of Amerika (yes, the "k" is on purpose).
http://michellemalkin.com/2007/02/13/bank-of-illegal-aliens-in-america/
http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=54485
This bank treats American citizens like garbage, and illegal aliens who are by definition criminals, with open arms.
That's probably who they are afraid of offending.

CSC5502 of CA 12:43PM September 23, 2009

With the ascent of a Communist to the White House, America is being shaken awake. Her population is having to decide what kind of country it will be. No RINO or moderate in the ilk of a McCain could have achieved this. The candle of freedom burns brightest when the room is darkest. Don't Tread on Me!

popseal of LA 10:12AM September 23, 2009

BoA now welcomes it's newest account holders ,members of the Westboro Baptist Church of Topeka Kansas, led by Fred Phelps http://www.godhatesfags.com/
Way to Go BoA! glad I do not have an account in your bank

kenshiro2012 of TX 9:52AM September 23, 2009

This Brandy Tate..who is she? She's a fool and I wouldn't want her in charge of my piggy bank. Scary that they promote idiots like this.She should be fired.I find her offensive.

Wendy of CT 9:48AM September 23, 2009

If you hate the American flag - maybe you should leave the United States of America? Just a thought. I mean if you are offended by the symbol of the country you are a citizen of (or at least visiting) maybe you should get out of that country. It might make you happier in life.
Also, the name "Bank of America"...I mean should there have been a question in that employee's mind if they should leave up American flags or not?
"First Bank of Russia" I can understand...but "First Bank of America"...where the heck did common sense go...

Eric Ethridge of IL 9:46AM September 23, 2009

When I went to close my accounts the branch manager there said the American Flags were not approved through marketing and thats why the flags were removed. I am an Army wife and I was deeply offended that the Bank of America would hire someone with such poor decision making skills. The mayor of Spartanburg was on the board of directors for Bank of America and I don't believe he would ever have a problem with the flags being there.

Erica Daniels of SC 9:44AM September 23, 2009