This is getting a little ridiculous.

[aimeeandbeatles]

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I think this is going a bit crazy. It seems like any moment, they (the supporters) will snap and there will be a riot. There was entire pages of letters to the editor since it was published that they wouldn't fly the flag.

What do you think

 

[Phlegmak]

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I think this is going a bit crazy. It seems like any moment, they (the supporters) will snap and there will be a riot. There was entire pages of letters to the editor since it was published that they wouldn't fly the flag.

What do you think

What's the ridiculous part? That the flag wasn't flown or that people refuse to visit Truro?

 

[Atlas14]

Gay pride flags shouldn't be flown by the town council. If you feel so strongly about it, buy a flag for your house. If a bunch of whiny tourists aren't going to vacation to that town because of the lack of a flag, then too bad.

And here I was thinking only America worried about the petty issues so much.

 

[frob2900]

I don't know what the fuss is? Surely having a flag flown won't help gay people, and on the flipside even if they painted the town hall rainbow-colored it shouldn't really matter to people as long as the town council still did their job properly.

 

[Portugal]

Then why don't we start raising flag's for other causes too? If you put up a flag for gay pride then other people are going to start whining that they want a flag for their causes also.

The town was completely justified in their descision.

 

[Brighteye]

Now we know what Truronian's getting up to.

 

[Urederra]

Since when the sign of the covenant has become a gay symbol?

 

[skadistic]

I want a pirate flag flow at all times.

 

[Che Guava]

Gay pride flags shouldn't be flown by the town council. If you feel so strongly about it, buy a flag for your house. If a bunch of whiny tourists aren't going to vacation to that town because of the lack of a flag, then too bad.

But why shouldn't they fly a pride flag, just for one week? There are gay people in Truro, and during that week they celebrate thier community and lifestyle choice. Would it be so odd if they flew an Irish flag on St Patty's day, for eg?

 

[GenMarshall]

Pride flags should only be flown by the individual or organization. Not by a government entity.

 

[Urederra]

But why shouldn't they fly a pride flag, just for one week? There are gay people in Truro, and during that week they celebrate thier community and lifestyle choice. Would it be so odd if they flew an Irish flag on St Patty's day, for eg?

Not a wise move, IMHO, then you'll have one different flag for every week of the year.

 

[Che Guava]

Not a wise move, IMHO, then you'll have one different flag for every week of the year.

Oh no! These hordes of flags will devour us all!!!

I still don't get what is the big deal! Fly a different flag every day of the year: it doesn't cost much, doesn't hurt anyone, and it demonstrates a city's appreciation of its diversity...

 

[GenMarshall]

Not a wise move, IMHO, then you'll have one different flag for every week of the year.

Just count your blessings its not a new flag every day .

 

[Catharsis]

Pride flags should only be flown by the individual or organization. Not by a government entity.

Agreed. The Pride is very much a celebration of individuals, groups of individuals. (As opposed to, say, Christmas, which is a sort of enforced mass-celebration.) There's no need for a flag.

 

[JohnRM]

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I think this is going a bit crazy. It seems like any moment, they (the supporters) will snap and there will be a riot. There was entire pages of letters to the editor since it was published that they wouldn't fly the flag.

What do you think

Meh, if those people are that high-strung that they won't go to Truro, because of that, do you really want them to go there anyway? Frankly, if I lived in Truro and they flew a gay pride flag, I'd probably take it down in the middle of the night and burn it. I bet that would generate more anger than burning the American flag would.

 

[Atlas14]

But why shouldn't they fly a pride flag, just for one week? There are gay people in Truro, and during that week they celebrate thier community and lifestyle choice. Would it be so odd if they flew an Irish flag on St Patty's day, for eg?

Aside from the fact that it costs taxpayers' money to put the flags up, and you'd have to put up a different one every week as already pointed out...

I just don't think the government should be flying flags whose only point is to pride oneself on being born, yes born for all you gaypriders, with a specific sexual orientation. There is no point.

If the purpose is to gain respect/rights for gays, then that can easily be done without the use of the government's spending on flags.

 

[emzie]

You live in Truro?

 

[Brighteye]

Oh no! These hordes of flags will devour us all!!!

I still don't get what is the big deal! Fly a different flag every day of the year: it doesn't cost much, doesn't hurt anyone, and it demonstrates a city's appreciation of its diversity...

But at the expense of the heritage and culture it already has. It's a perfect example of the problems with multiculturalism.
If flying a flag increases pride in, and tolerance of, a certain belief, culture, attitude or genetic trait, then by flying gay pride flags, straight pride flags, ginger flags, strawberry blonde flags etc., you're not building pride in what matters most: the host country, culture and laws.
We should take every opportunity to build pride in this aspect of our lives, that unites us all, rather than flying flags that only serve to accentuate our differences.

If flying flags doesn't help, then the solution is not to fly them at all, rather than fly a large selection.

 

[.Shane.]

Its probably a good idea for govts. to NOT be flying flags of the special-interest-group-flavor-of-the-month.

 

[Che Guava]

Aside from the fact that it costs taxpayers' money to put the flags up, and you'd have to put up a different one every week as already pointed out...

Just how much do you think it costs to buy and raise a nylon flag? I think the city of truro can afford the $6.99 or get the pride society to donate one. And it doesn't really take that much time or resources to put one up every week (even if truro were actually big enough to be that diverse). Still don't get the big deal....

I just don't think the government should be flying flags whose only point is to pride oneself on being born, yes born for all you gaypriders, with a specific sexual orientation. There is no point.

All you have to do to be italian, lebanese or chinese is be born, yet we see flags for them flown on special occasions. What's the difference exactly? There's a community in Truro that would like to be recognized one week a year, so why not? They are a part of the community like anyone else, the only difference being is that they are singled out for having certain sexual preferences. In a town like Truro with a very traditional and christian background, where you're more like to get nasty looks for holding hands with someone of the same sex, wouldn't it be nice to go downtown once a year and see that the city council supports your right to live there?

If the purpose is to gain respect/rights for gays, then that can easily be done without the use of the government's spending on flags.

Good to know gay rights don't mean more that a few dollars to you....!

You live in Truro?

I work out of truro, actually, but live elsewhere....

But at the expense of the heritage and culture it already has. It's a perfect example of the problems with multiculturalism.
If flying a flag increases pride in, and tolerance of, a certain belief, culture, attitude or genetic trait, then by flying gay pride flags, straight pride flags, ginger flags, strawberry blonde flags etc., you're not building pride in what matters most: the host country, culture and laws.

And this is a classic case of mistaking culture for history. There are gay people in Truro, that is a fact, and they are valuable members of the community, just like all the other segments of society that make up the town. There is ample opportunity all throughout the year to celebrate the old heritage and history of Truro, but it doesn't get diminished one iota if you alsoi celebrate people that are living, working and improving Truro right at this very moment.

We should take every opportunity to build pride in this aspect of our lives, that unites us all, rather than flying flags that only serve to accentuate our differences.

But why not fly flags to show our diversity within our unity? Truth be told, Truro can be a bit of a difficult place for a gay person to live. It is not a lifestyle that is readily accepted by some members of the community, and they probably outnumber the number of homosexuals in town. In that way, I think most gays in the town would probably feel that 'difference' every day. Flying a flag to show respect for a part of the community like that shows that the town IS united behind all of the members of its community.

If flying flags doesn't help, then the solution is not to fly them at all, rather than fly a large selection.

Its probably a good idea for govts. to NOT be flying flags of the special-interest-group-flavor-of-the-month.

I don't think gay truronians will be gone next month, or the next, or the one after that. They are a part of the community, and should be given the respect they deserve.