Staff Reports
Flying the Pride flag at our nation's capital is a dangerous precedent that undermines the unity and values America was founded on. The U.S. Capitol should symbolize the unity of all Americans, not divide us by promoting specific identity groups. When you raise a flag like the Pride flag at the heart of our country, you’re elevating one ideology above others. This pushes a political agenda under the guise of inclusivity, but in reality, it alienates millions of Americans who don’t subscribe to that worldview. Why should a flag representing a small fraction of the population share the same space as the Stars and Stripes, which represents all Americans?
Our Capitol is a symbol of freedom and democracy, not a billboard for social movements. When we start hanging flags to appease certain groups, where do we stop? Are we going to raise flags for every political and social cause that wants recognition? The Pride flag, no matter how you look at it, is deeply political. It’s tied to a broader agenda that advocates for policies many Americans disagree with—like the transgender movement infiltrating our schools or the radical push for gender-neutral language. There’s a time and place for every debate, but the nation's Capitol isn't the place to push controversial ideas.
Moreover, flying the Pride flag on government buildings gives it official endorsement. Is that what we want from our government? When the government endorses one ideology, it silences others. What if a conservative group wanted to fly a flag representing traditional marriage or the pro-life movement? Do you think the same politicians pushing for the Pride flag would support that? Of course not. This isn’t about inclusion—it’s about domination by one side of the political spectrum.
There’s also the matter of respect for tradition. The American flag is more than just a piece of cloth—it’s a symbol that men and women have fought and died for. By raising other flags alongside it, especially those representing divisive movements, you’re diminishing the honor and respect our flag commands. It sends a message that America’s shared heritage and values are no longer enough. Our founding fathers built this country on principles like freedom, personal responsibility, and faith—not on identity politics and virtue signaling.
In addition, the Pride flag doesn’t represent everyone in the LGBTQ+ community, let alone the general public. Some members of that community don’t even support the radical activism that has hijacked the movement. Are their voices considered when the Pride flag is flown over our Capitol? It’s hard to argue this is about fairness and equality when dissenting opinions within the very movement are suppressed. The American flag, on the other hand, covers all of us—regardless of race, gender, or belief. That’s why it’s the only flag that belongs at our nation’s capital.
