Gadsden Flags Flying Off the Shelves in Support of the Tea Party Tax Protest

LITTLE ROCK, AR, Apr 16 (MARKET WIRE) --
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.

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Contact:
Kerry McCoy
501-375-7633

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