Contact Information: Contact: Kerry McCoy 501-375-7633
Gadsden Flags Flying Off the Shelves in Support of the Tea Party Tax Protest
| Source: FlagandBanner.com
LITTLE ROCK, AR--(Marketwire - April 16, 2009) - Waving signs with anti-tax slogans and
carrying American flags, crowds gathered in support of less government
spending and lower taxes in numerous cities yesterday. The "tea party"
element of the gatherings was meant to reference the Boston Tea Party, a
pre-Revolutionary War event in which colonists dumped tea in the Boston
Harbor to protest the British king's tax on what was a colonial staple.
Many of the flags flown yesterday were historical and reminiscent of the
American Revolution.
"Tea Parties" Increase Sales for Flags
One of the flags seen in abundance at these "Tea Parties" is the Gadsden
flag, an historical American flag with a yellow field depicting a
rattlesnake coiled and ready to strike. Positioned below the snake is the
legend "DONT TREAD ON ME" [sic]. The flag was designed by and is named
after American general and statesman Christopher Gadsden. It was also used
by The United States Marine Corps as an early motto flag.
For many the "Tea Parties" are very political, for others the events are
purely business -- and really good business. Flag companies and other
retailers carrying patriotic items have seen these flags fly off the
shelves. According to Kerry McCoy, owner of FlagandBanner.com in Little Rock,
Arkansas, "I wish I would have thought of it sooner and bought all the Gadsden Flags on the planet. This week Arkansas' FlagandBanner.com
along with every other flag dealer in America has sold out of Gadsden flags
and First Navy Jack flags in protest of potential tax increases."
McCoy further stated, "If the flag had a snake or cannon on it, we sold
out."
According to McCoy, "There is no reason to despair if you haven't already
purchased your flags, as more are on their way. In fact Flag and Banner is
taking advance orders today."
More Gadsden Flags and First Navy Jack Flags are Available at FlagandBanner.com.
For more information on flags or to purchase patriotic items, visit
http://www.flagandbanner.com.