Foreign and issue flags shouldn’t be displayed at government buildings

Palestine flag

Adapted from Robert Whitcomb’s “Digital Diary,’’ in GoLocal24.com

Palestinian flags have recently been displayed in the Providence City Council chamber and over City Hall. The display of flags of foreign jurisdictions at such public buildings is utterly inappropriate. The only flags that belong in such a setting are the U.S., state and Providence flags. The councilors have enough important work to do for their constituents without getting into international controversies.

The Palestinian flag was particularly inappropriate given that the U.S. doesn’t recognize the existence of a country called Palestine. Flying the flag was a political statement, apparently led by City Council President Rachel Miller. Domestic-issue flags, such as LGBTQ Pride flags, are also inappropriate at government buildings.