A dispute over 'thin blue line' flags has unleashed a torrent of vitriol in a Massachusetts town. What some see as a tribute to police officers — others denounce as a racist symbol.
, saying the"flag is not a political statement and does not represent an opposition toward anything." She said she considered the order to remove the flag a"personal attack on everything Mike stood for as a police officer and decorated army veteran."after police from the neighboring town of Weymouth, where Sgt. Chesna served, agreed to take custody of the flags and fly them"with honor" in their headquarters.
"It seems completely tone deaf to me," Giarrusso said. If firefighters"actually intended on healing the community, they would have chosen another means of honoring fallen police officers. One that is equally as powerful but doesn't involve an overtly racist symbol. The fact that they chose to make this about the flag and not about those who died in the line of duty only proves that this flag is political and divisive and has no place in public safety vehicles.
A rally between who are for and against thin blue line flags in Hingham, Mass., on Tuesday. Some see the flag as a proud tribute to police officers, while others denounce it as a racist symbol.A rally between who are for and against thin blue line flags in Hingham, Mass., on Tuesday. Some see the flag as a proud tribute to police officers, while others denounce it as a racist symbol.
For his part, Hingham police chief Olsson, has continued walking a fine line, trying to reassure both members of the force and the public. "Our officers are basically stressed out right now and worn out right now. I think the fire department personnel is the same way," he said."Look at this mess were in. What we need to do is to concentrate on the positive here, break down barriers, and we need to communicate."
It has undoubtedly become"part of race politics in this country," he said even as many proponents disavow any racist connotations or intent. The bottom line, Mainwaring said, is that the flag means different things to different people.
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