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(this) could hurt people’s feelings who might be immigrants or visitors.
Putting American flags on police cars sparks backlash in Laguna Beach
A decision to affix an American flag graphic to the side of freshly painted Laguna Beach police cars is dividing residents, who are alternately praising the image as patriotic or panning it as too aggressive. After hearing the criticism and acknowledging that the image they approved didn’t quite match the final results, officials agreed to reconsider their February decision to paint the Laguna Beach Police Department’s fleet of 11 squad cars. The City Council will take up the issue again at its Tuesday meeting. “People are screaming that the American flag on a police car is somehow or another ... hurting people’s feelings who might be immigrants or visitors,” said Councilman Peter Blake. “People are actually ridiculous enough to bring up comments about our cop cars having American flags on them.” Artist Carrie Woodburn went to the podium at the March 19 council meeting and said it was “shocking to see the boldness of the design” when the newly painted Ford Explorers rolled out. “We have such an amazing community of artists here, and I thought the aesthetic didn’t really represent our community,” Woodburn said. “It feels very aggressive.” Attorney Jennifer Welsh Zeiter said at the last council meeting that she found the police cars “exceptional” and questioned the loyalty of anyone who objected to the American flag display. “They are so filled with hatred toward this ... office of the president of the United States and the current occupant of that office,” she said, “that they cannot see through their current biases to realize that a police vehicle with the American flag is the ultimate American expression.” The council agreed in February to repaint its all-white squad cars in black and white with the image of Old Glory running through the word “police” on the doors. Laguna Beach Police Cpl. Ryan Hotchkiss, president of the Laguna Beach Police Employees Assn., said he had received only positive feedback. “Every time I came to a stop sign, every time I came to a red light, somebody is telling me the car looks great,” Hotchkiss said at the March meeting. “Every one of our members that drives the car loves it, and we look forward to keeping them the way they are.” On Tuesday, the council will decide whether to continue with the logo or choose an alternative. The cars, however, will remain black and white, City Manager John Pietig said. The proposed graphic that the council unanimously approved in February was a more muted version of the design that now appears on the cars, according to a city staff report. In February, Pietig called the proposed designs a “cloud-like look.” He said two weeks ago that the council would reconsider the logo “out of an abundance of caution to address questions that have been raised about the process.” Of the police department’s 11 vehicles, seven have the updated design, police Sgt. Jim Cota said in a text message. Police Chief Laura Farinella said at the Feb. 19 meeting that black and white was more visible and distinguished police squad cars from other security vehicles. https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/...413-story.html |
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This is the United States of America. If immigrants and visitors are offended then leave. I have been to a number of other countries. In Vietnam Thailand China you will see the country flag on most every building and on the street and official cars and trucks.
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This is "The United States of America".......this is our flag.........if it offends you.....to bad.
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Love it. If it offends someone tough shet. Leave.
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Nice to know that even in a place like Laguna Beach, there still exists at least an iota of common sense and patriotism. |
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No big deal if someone duped another story, usually the titles are different, and who the hell reads everything here.
Actually if you noticed the time stamp between mine and the other by Mike Mercury, he was first in. No need to call out anyone for a dupe, happens so infrequently.....who cares.
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UPDATE:
Laguna Beach Keeping Patriotic Patrol Cars After Debate April 16, 2019 https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2019...g-police-cars/ |
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If you immigrate to a country and don't like the flag of that country you have immigrated to the wrong country.
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I'm not offended by the American flag on a police car. I am offended by a rainbow flag/stripe on a police car. Well, probably more disgusted than offended...
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