HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-15-25 Public Comment - E. Peterson - Warning_ Unintended ConsequencesFrom:gneitinge@gmail.com
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Subject:[EXTERNAL]Warning: Unintended Consequences
Date:Tuesday, July 15, 2025 9:03:59 AM
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City Council Members,
It has been brought to my attention that Bozeman is considering adopting the “pride” flag as the official city flag.
The legal, ethical, and practical ramifications of such a demonstrative and illicit action will carry devastating
unintended consequences.
Is that what you’re going for?
We have observed frightening blowback in other cities across the country who have caved in servitude to this
obnoxious ideology…propagated as if it was the majority, but statistically, are proven to be a paltry minority.
As a Citizen in the Bozeman area for almost 30 years, I am stunned you are even considering such a fooling
suggestion, designed to create division among the people.
Each state and city flag is representative of it’s history and distinct symbols, which are meant to create unity and
legitimate pride for the entire population.
Flags are iconic symbols that indicate a place‘s true identity and values. City and State flags are often used during
official ceremonies. They are displayed on government buildings and are meant to indicate a specific areas authority
and sovereignty.
Citizens always retain the right to practice and believe whatever ideology their conscience demands.
However, attempts to politicize fringe ideology, that is created for the purpose of slapping that ideology in the face
of anyone who sees our flag, is begging for economic and territorial conflict.
Again, if this is what you’re going for, by all means, please proceed. The path of failed leadership is well paved
before you.
Choosing to walk down the same path other cities have taken, especially with the full knowledge of the upheaval
and disruption to the peace of the community, creates doubt in the citizens of your true motives on every decision
you make.
Please fulfill your responsibility as being representative of The People and choose the path of civic duty and peace.
Thank you
Elizabeth Peterson