HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-11-25 Public Comment - R. Woodham - Pride Flag SupportFrom:Ryan Woodham
To:Bozeman Public Comment
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Pride Flag Support
Date:Wednesday, June 11, 2025 2:18:32 PM
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Hello,
I grew up in Four Corners, went to school at Monforton, Bozeman High School, and MSU. I
own a 13yro business in Bozeman.
Growing up here, I didn't see a lot of diversity. But a lot of people that talked about lettingothers live and let live.
It has felt clear that Montanans like their freedoms and it also seems clear that federal and
state laws have begun to tread on those freedoms - despite a president who is from the party ofsmall government.
Please adopt the Pride Progress flag as one of the official flags of the City of Bozeman to
remind folks that there many others out there who are not like themselves. These other peopledeserve to be respected as people, not disrespected as 'others'. They have always existed, most
of them hidden from view because it was unsafe to exist as an 'other'.
It is time to make sure the bullies know they are not welcome anymore and that all peopledeserve freedom and respect in this country.
Thank you for reading this,
Ryan