Fire Chairman Seeks ‘Compromise’ After American Flag Controversy
17th August 2016
The chairman of the Arlington Fire District board said he’s reached out to Chief Tory Gallante to discuss the possibility of a compromise about the use of American flags on fire trucks.
American flags were removed from three Arlington Fire District trucks Tuesday, sparking heated discussion on social media and disappointment from union members.
What possible reason could there be to REMOVE American flags from fire trucks? In fargin Poughkeepsie?
Arlington Fire Commissioner Chairman Jim Beretta said the board majority feel the flags are a “liability during normal operations for our people and other motorists,” and that the board had not been consulted before the flags were mounted.
How could American flags be a liability during normal operations for fire trucks in an American city?
Two board members “had no problem with it as long as it was safe and not in the way of operations,” Beretta added. Three board members “did have a problem with it for normal operations, citing liability and distraction to other motorists.”
And if you believe that one, they’ll tell you another one.