Apparently in North Carolina, much more emphasis and status is placed on patriotic graven images than the actual rights of the citizens it's supposed to represent. The populace has weighed in and some of the most articulate residents have opinions that would cause one to question their awareness of little things, like the constitution.
I applaud the sheriff's department for doing the right thing for the respect of our nation. Our rights are freedom of speech, not freedom to descrate our flag, Look it up.