A ruling to end the flying of “non-governmental flags” brought inflatable frogs and passionate speeches at the Nov. 4 meeting of the Federal Way City Council.

More than a dozen community members shared why they felt it was important to continue flying flags celebrating history and culture at City Hall, while others spoke in support of the city council’s action.

Aside from the direct for or against arguments, a secondary theme of the comments focused on the lack of thoughtfulness in the action itself. The council could have collaborated with those involved with community flag flying and the Diversity Commission, speakers pointed out, and come up with alternative ways to celebrate the history and contributions the flags represent before getting rid of them altogether.

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