Berkeley Firefighters remove US Flag from rigs

Post #9,925 by tuberculosis 9/20/01 4:36:39 PM Reply	Berkeley Firefighters remove US Flag from rigs Basically they said they didn't want to end up in the middle of anything if the peaceniks decide to burn a flag or anything. They just want to be able to do their jobs. They did express some regret at not being able to honor their fallen comrades with the flag on their gear, but they said being able to do their jobs without interferrence comes first. I think they ought to sit back and watch Berkeley burn if a peacenik gets out of control with his flag burning.
Post #9,926 by boxley 9/20/01 4:40:53 PM Reply	same in west palm, acouple of folks didnt want to ride with the flag on as they say it interfered with (whatever). They are on leave, all are upset and the flags are off. lets not get all jingoistic folks. I dont have a flag on my car, that doesnt mean I wont get all medeival if I see the wrong stuff in front of me. Next step is viewing all those without a flag with suspicion and harrassing them. thanx, bill why did god give us a talleywhacker and a trigger finger if he didnt want us to use them? Randy Wayne White
Post #9,929 by rsf 9/20/01 4:48:20 PM Reply	And in Miami-Dade... [link\|http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wplg/20010919/lo/909891_1.html\|Three fire fighters refused to ride in a truck bearing Ol' Glory because it represented oppression.] Pretty selfish if you ask me considering most units probably put up the flag in solidarity with their fallen brethern in the WTC. Ray
Post #9,965 by marlowe 9/20/01 6:38:08 PM Reply	Why are they worried about a bunch of yippies hassling them? Who's got the high pressure water hoses? Wash that filth off the sidewalk. [link\|http://www.angelfire.com/ca3/marlowe/index.html\|http://www.angelfir...e/index.html]
Post #9,980 by duke 9/20/01 8:29:52 PM Reply	Simple solution Wrap the peaceniks in the flags they are burning. Sorry, the political correctness of someone being "offended" by the flag being flown anywhere in this country makes me want to vomit.

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