The pride flag was banned on public property in Hamtramck, MI. Is this proper? Or is Constitutional?

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/detroit-area-city-bans-pride-flags-on-public-property-after-debate-on-lgbtq-discrimination-and-religion

HAMTRAMCK, Mich. (AP) — A Detroit-area community has banned LGBTQ+ flags from publicly owned poles after a tense hourslong meeting that raised questions about discrimination, religion and the city's reputation for welcoming newcomers.

In protest, a woman speaking during the public comment portion of the Hamtramck City Council meeting kissed a woman standing next to her Tuesday night.

"You guys are welcome," council member Nayeem Choudhury said. "(But) why do you have to have the flag shown on government property to be represented? You're already represented. We already know who you are."

And ban the Burka as well.

16 minutes ago, emptypockets said:

And ban the Burka as well.

Doubt that will happen in this town.

From the linked article….

“Some members of the all-Muslim council said the Pride flag clashes with the beliefs of some members of their faith. Businesses and residents aren't prohibited from displaying a Pride flag on their own property.

"We want to respect the religious rights of our citizens," Choudhury said.

Hamtramck, population 27,000, is an enclave surrounded by Detroit. More than 40% of residents were born in other countries, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and a significant share are of Yemeni or Bangladeshi descent.”

Oh well if it clashes with Muslim belief they must stop it

46 minutes ago, TedG said:

The pride flag was banned on public property in Hamtramck, MI. Is this proper? Or is Constitutional?

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/detroit-area-city-bans-pride-flags-on-public-property-after-debate-on-lgbtq-discrimination-and-religion

HAMTRAMCK, Mich. (AP) — A Detroit-area community has banned LGBTQ+ flags from publicly owned poles after a tense hourslong meeting that raised questions about discrimination, religion and the city's reputation for welcoming newcomers.

In protest, a woman speaking during the public comment portion of the Hamtramck City Council meeting kissed a woman standing next to her Tuesday night.

"You guys are welcome," council member Nayeem Choudhury said. "(But) why do you have to have the flag shown on government property to be represented? You're already represented. We already know who you are."

46 minutes ago, TedG said:

The pride flag was banned on public property in Hamtramck, MI. Is this proper? Or is Constitutional?

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/detroit-area-city-bans-pride-flags-on-public-property-after-debate-on-lgbtq-discrimination-and-religion

HAMTRAMCK, Mich. (AP) — A Detroit-area community has banned LGBTQ+ flags from publicly owned poles after a tense hourslong meeting that raised questions about discrimination, religion and the city's reputation for welcoming newcomers.

In protest, a woman speaking during the public comment portion of the Hamtramck City Council meeting kissed a woman standing next to her Tuesday night.

"You guys are welcome," council member Nayeem Choudhury said. "(But) why do you have to have the flag shown on government property to be represented? You're already represented. We already know who you are."

46 minutes ago, TedG said:

The pride flag was banned on public property in Hamtramck, MI. Is this proper? Or is Constitutional?

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/detroit-area-city-bans-pride-flags-on-public-property-after-debate-on-lgbtq-discrimination-and-religion

HAMTRAMCK, Mich. (AP) — A Detroit-area community has banned LGBTQ+ flags from publicly owned poles after a tense hourslong meeting that raised questions about discrimination, religion and the city's reputation for welcoming newcomers.

In protest, a woman speaking during the public comment portion of the Hamtramck City Council meeting kissed a woman standing next to her Tuesday night.

"You guys are welcome," council member Nayeem Choudhury said. "(But) why do you have to have the flag shown on government property to be represented? You're already represented. We already know who you are."

If they went through the correct permit process and space was available, then they should be able put their flag up. If they desire to promote their gayness, go at it. One of my best nights with two women loving ladies - tangent alert....

38 minutes ago, Airalee said:

Doubt that will happen in this town.

From the linked article….

“Some members of the all-Muslim council said the Pride flag clashes with the beliefs of some members of their faith. Businesses and residents aren't prohibited from displaying a Pride flag on their own property.

"We want to respect the religious rights of our citizens," Choudhury said.

Hamtramck, population 27,000, is an enclave surrounded by Detroit. More than 40% of residents were born in other countries, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and a significant share are of Yemeni or Bangladeshi descent.”

they should have the next pride parade there.

8 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

they should have the next pride parade there.

I’m curious how “there” is even a place. How does a town form that is 40% foreign born? And even if they have kids, they might as well be foreign born too, seeing the kind of countries that they hail from…mostly 3rd world dysfunctional countries. So it’s really probably 80% foreign…or more.

Who moved them there? Or do Bangladeshis and Yemenis fall in love with Detroit watching videos of urban decay on YouTube?