“But we can extinguish their flames of vandalism. The group called the flag’s burning was deemed “a heinous, hateful act.” The Bethel CT Pride organization issued a statement on Facebook saying Molten Java Cafe’s flag was a “ beacon of inclusivity and community that flew outside of the space,” making it a safe haven to the LGBTQ+ community before the local group was even formed. The pride flag is a meaningful symbol that defines a community of love and acceptance,” he added.Īllie-Brennan believes people can take incidents like this and make them an opportunity to start conversations about acceptance and kindness. “Being gay, in a small town is not easy and I know that personally.
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