Nazi and Confederate flags flown at Colorado home taken down after 'peaceful dialogue' between 2 sides
On Election Day, a resident of Fruita, Colo., displayed both a Nazi flag and several Confederate flags outside his home. The flags have since been removed, following a protest and a “peaceful dialogue” between two sides, according to Fox 31.
The Sunday after the flags were flown, a dozen protesters arrived in front of the house.
“It’s concerning that he’s displaying that hateful image so close to young, impressionable children,” protest organizer Joe Gibson told KKCO. “I hope there are people that express anger and sadness and pain at what this guy has done.”
“I just want a future where my kids can grow up without Nazis and hate on our streets,” he told the outlet.
While the person who initially hung the flags was not home during the protest, friends stood up in his defense. Paul Delancy, a resident of the town, told the outlet that the only opinion he has on the swastika is that “it’s a part of history.”
He continued, “I’m not even here to support flying the flag, or not flying the flag. I’m here to protect a family in defense of their right to fly the flag.”
Another protestor, James Williams, said, “His friends stepped in to defend his right, but after having a peaceful dialogue, we all came to an agreement. Even though he has the right to fly any flag, it’s not OK to promote hate.”
The homeowner’s friends took the flags down, and they have not been put back into place.
“This is not about who is right or wrong. This is what our nation needs — peaceful dialogues, where two sides can come to a mutual agreement. This is how unity happens,” Williams said.
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