In California’s beach city, furious critics lashed out online. voters approved A ban on flags flown on city buildings, including those related to the LGBTQ+ movement.
This ballot measure changes the city charter to prohibit the display of flags from Huntington Beach City Hall, except for the city, state, United States, and military flags.
According to the Orange County Registrar’s Office, 58% of voters voted yes and 42% voted no.
Councilman Pat Burns said in an interview that he supports the bill because he believes displaying the Pride flag at City Hall is “demeaning” to the LGBTQ+ community.
“Everyone has something that they can identify with. I don’t think it’s the government’s place to start playing political games around such identities,” he added.
Peg Corey, executive director of the Orange County LGBTQ Center, told the Los Angeles Times that refusing to fly the Pride flag led directly to hate crimes against the community.
“The LGBTQ community is not a political statement or a special interest. We are human beings who want to be who we are and live our lives free from hatred and discrimination,” Corey said.
“Orange County’s latest hate crime report documents a 125% increase in hate crimes and hate incidents against LGBTQ people. By showing our support, we can reverse this dangerous trend,” she added. Month. A recent ban by the Huntington Beach City Council speaks volumes. ”
“Yes, it’s a Nazi beach town.”
Online critics angrily slammed the city, accusing it of bigotry and hatred.
“The pride flag ban really won in Huntington Beach. I’m surrounded by a lot of assholes.” answered A certain critic.
“The Huntington Beach City Council is run by a hateful majority whose only interest is to advance an agenda of intolerance against minority communities, including LGBTQ+.” answered Another critic.
“Any place that chooses to exclude an entire segment of its population is not inclusive enough for us. Don’t do it!” Said One commenter claimed he and his partner would boycott the entire city.
“For people who aren’t from California, Huntington Beach is completely foreign in terms of people.” another I read the tweet.
“Yes, the Nazi beach town of Huntington Beach was already known for being racist and bigoted, but now there is no question…” answered A woman who recognized herself as “awakened.”
“I hate this city.” read Another tweet.
some news sources misunderstood reader The headline suggested the city had banned the Pride flag citywide, omitting that it would only be placed at City Hall.
Only 23% of registered voters showed up to the polls. Huntington Beach is a city of approximately 200,000 people located in Orange County, approximately 55 miles south of Los Angeles.
Here’s more information about voting in Huntington Beach.
Huntington Beach Measure B bans display of non-governmental flags on city property
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