It sounds like the folks who wanted to have the city of San Bernardino, Calif., drape a 30-by-22-foot flag on the side of City Hall are abandoning their efforts, reports the San Bernardino Sun.
Attempts to pass the proposal failed twice, mostly because of logistical problems and that it would cost $3,000 to $5,000 in taxpayer money. The proposal also seemed redundant, as several American flags already fly in front of City Hall.
One of the pro-giant-flaggers, Lyman Stucky, threatened a boycott of the annual Route 66 Rendezvous over the flap. But he wisely called it off.
Instead, the group says it will try to raise private money to defray the cost of draping the giant flag. Considering the meager attendance of a pro-giant-flag rally last week, it may take them awhile to get the cash.