For a guy that would rather be on the saltwater more than ANY other place on the planet, I liked your fishing approach this the problem. ;>)
My house was built shortly after the Civil War and she is still standing strong. I have a 30’ steel flag pole in my front yard, there is an American flag at the top of that pole as there has been for over 25 years that I have owned in this old pile of boards.
I don’t own a white flag either. Anyone that want’s to drop my flag is going to have to fight for it and on that day... be prepared to meet God.
In that event, make sure you blow him away with a nice, tight pattern. (Don't fall for the old temptation to 'write your name' on him. It's not just a bad pattern, it might make it sound intentional.)