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In a motion, Sweden’s Democrats in Stockholm propose that the region should “limit flagging to general flag days set by the Riksdag” on public transport and on properties in the region. And then only the Swedish flag can be hoisted, as well as the flags that “directly represent the region and its activities,” something Mitt i has talked about before.
This would mean that the rainbow flag disappears from SL buses.
– That a party dedicates time and energy in the midst of a burning pandemic, trying to politically prohibit SL from flying the flag of pride, I think that says a lot about what that party has in mind. It goes through my head, says Traffic Council Councilor Kristoffer Tamsons.
Previously it has the equivalent flag policies introduced in Hörby and Sölvesborg led by SD.
– We do not flag any individual flag, but we believe that a clear set of rules is required for what is applied. Today this is done arbitrarily and quite freely, which is associated with certain risks, says Msciwoj Swigon (SD), a member of the traffic committee.
According to the motion, “The Stockholm region is a large employer and receives clients with different beliefs and with different political views. Therefore, we believe that they should be treated in a neutral way without religious, philosophical or political symbols ”.
– The flag is not linked to a particular organization or phenomenon. The flag they want to ban is a strong symbol of the equal worth of all people and has been for a long time, says Kristoffer Tamsons.
Since 2017 it is especially on an extra occasion, that is, in addition to the general flag days, this flag is carried out on the buses of SL, and it is in Pride, according to an opinion of the traffic administration, which before each new year informs each traffic operator on which occasions you want to flag.
“The flag they want to ban is a strong symbol of the equal worth of all people and has been for a long time,” says traffic councilor Kristoffer Tamsons (M).
Photo: Magnus Hallgren
The opinion further states that the Swedish Transport Administration is repeatedly urged to flag on other occasions as well, but that “there is generally a restrictive attitude on the matter.”
“Work to increase awareness about LGBTQ issues is ongoing throughout the year in the Stockholm Region so that all residents, travelers and patients are treated equally. This work is also important for the Stockholm Region to be an inclusive and sustainable employer where all employees feel welcome and requested, ”according to the statement.
The exercise will take place next week., which was presented at the end of March this year to the Transportation Board.
– The motion was presented before the pandemic actually broke out. We have also presented many proposals to the traffic committee on oral protection, a protected driver environment for bus drivers. We have made many other motions, says Msciwoj Swigon.
Kristoffer Tamsons has her photo ready:
– I only have a brief response to said motion and that is that while I am traffic councilor and president of SL, SL I will make a pride flag during Pride. I think this is petty and shows an intolerance against which I and others want to brand, he says.
– So Kristoffer Tamons can start making a long shopping list on all flags for socially involved movements and organizations that want to be on buses, commuter trains and subways, so that it does not exclude anyone, says Msciwoj Swigon.
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