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jeffw@lemmy.worldM to News@lemmy.world · 6 months ago

Downey, Calif., bans Pride flag on city property; L.A. County, state officials clap back

www.advocate.com

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Downey, Calif., bans Pride flag on city property; L.A. County, state officials clap back

www.advocate.com

jeffw@lemmy.worldM to News@lemmy.world · 6 months ago
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  • Jake Farm@sopuli.xyz
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    Did they only ban the pride flag or all flags that are not government related?

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      Believe it or not, the article answers that question

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        So it is all flags that are not government related.

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          It is not. They made a specific carve out for the POW/MIA flag, which betrays the true intent of this.

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            Is the military not a part of the government?

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              That’s not an official military flag. It belongs to a nonprofit organization that claims to represent the families of Vietnam POWs that may or may not actually exist.

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          Maybe read the article for your answer.

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      The point isn’t always “how is the law worded?” But “why is this law being implemented?”

      Don’t believe their propaganda

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        What does intent matter if there is equal access and representation?

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        What does intent matter if there is equal access and representation?

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