In the meantime, a variant of this flag with omitted black fimbriations of two signs, thus effectively conjoined into a single shape, is offered for sale here. Other photos of this flag, displaying the above details better, can be found here: and.
The obvious reference is to the Rainbow Flag, essentially removed of its color. I believe the design was six horizontal stripes, N-W-N-W-N-W. I have seen a proposed flag for heterosexuals. I believe the reason for non-existence of a flag for heterosexuals is the same that explains the general absence of specific symbology for any majority, either ethnic, social, etc.
“There’s so much support here and acceptance. Hannah Lipman, a 26-year resident in Bethel, said this incident was “horrible,” and “definitely not who this town is.”
They cannot extinguish the power, love, and mere existence of our community,” they wrote in the post. “But we can extinguish their flames of vandalism. The group called the flag’s burning was deemed “a heinous, hateful act.” The Bethel CT Pride organization issued a statement on Facebook saying Molten Java Cafe’s flag was a “ beacon of inclusivity and community that flew outside of the space,” making it a safe haven to the LGBTQ+ community before the local group was even formed. The pride flag is a meaningful symbol that defines a community of love and acceptance,” he added.Īllie-Brennan believes people can take incidents like this and make them an opportunity to start conversations about acceptance and kindness. “Being gay, in a small town is not easy and I know that personally. Click here to sign up for our free, seven-day newsletter course on legal cannabis in Connecticut.