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Mayor says flags weren’t American Until After Citation
July 30, 2008
For the past week, the story has been circulating that a Bradford, PA business had received a citation from the City for flags that extended into the roadway. A photo from the local newspaper, the Bradford Era, shows the business owner standing amidst a display of American flags in front of his building.
Bradford City Mayor Tom Riel has stated that tne citation has nothing to do with the American flag, or patriotism. The issue is obstructing a City right-of-way.
Today the Mayor revealed that when the citation was issued there were “six or seven white flags with lettering, that sat much lower to the ground”, that were not evident when the Era photograph was taken. Riel said that the display in the Era photo weren’t placed there until after the citation was issued.
“The true story is that he had other flags up and he’s trying to twist it into an American flag issue”, Riel said.
The story of the citation has drawn national attention, although Riel says the City has received a half a dozen or less emails on the issue. Our local discussion forum, TalkAboutBradford.com, has been carrying on an intense discussion of the subject. Visit the forum to read the opinions, or register to join the discussion and let others know your thoughts.
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August 1st, 2008 at 12:03 pm
Sounds to me that the mayor is either a turncoat or he’s bowing to the klick!!!!