The Editor,
Re: "Flag policy makes sense but a $200K flagpole? Come on," the Now, June 26.
I support Surrey council's decision to refuse to fly the pride flag. I appreciate that council stood firm on it and did not cave in to pressure pride activists resort to.
There is no question that homosexuals - a minority - have been discriminated against for long. But that reflected societal attitudes which have been shifting. Credit is due to gay activists who have persistently fought for equal rights and have succeeded. The public views this as just.
But here's an irony. The gay activists themselves have become abusers. Heaven help any politician or official who doesn't walk in their parade. They have taken to pressuring, ridiculing and shaming anyone who doesn't join in.
Also, for the city to even suggest spending $200,000 on a new flag pole to accommodate a pride flag is absurd. I think the food bank and the homeless garner a higher priority. In case somebody at city hall lapses, I am ready to enter my flag on the list of flags to be flown.
Dave Bains, Surrey