Connecticut Town Council Votes To Ban Pride Flags Because “ISIS Could Come In” And Want Theirs Flown

Hartford’s NBC affiliate reports:

People in Enfield are upset with a controversial vote by the town council this week that essentially banned Pride flags from flying outside of Town Hall. The Enfield Town Council voted 6-5 Monday night to only allow American flags, the Connecticut state flag and military flags to be displayed on town properties.

The newly-elected Republican majority on the council approved the resolution which replaces the old policy from 2022 that allowed Pride flags at Town Hall during Pride Month in June.

Tom Tyler, the interim town attorney for the town of Enfield, elaborated on an opinion sent to the council by a former town attorney. “ISIS could come in and want to display one, the IRA…basically anybody. You’d have to be content neutral and let everybody,” Tyler said.

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