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5. I don't view languages as being the antithesis of "neutral."

Reply to LeftInTX (Reply #4)

Sat Sep 6, 2025, 12:46 PM

Sep 6

In the college town near me the police department has a logo that a lot of people - including me - thinks is reminiscent of Crusades imagery. It could be interpreted as anti-Islamic. But it's been in use for about 10 years now. No national hysteria. No pushback.

Many communities have unique logos and mottoes. They usually don't get attention as long as they reflect the white, Christian majority.

I can imagine that in Texas there would be pushback for bilingual logos and patches. I think that's a shame.

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Dearborn Heights mayor says proposed Arabic police patch was not an "official prototype" [View all] BumRushDaShow Sep 6 OP

If 40% of the city's residents know Arabic what's wrong with the patch? yardwork Sep 6 #1

Remember - RW loons like Loomer (who is front and center of this) BumRushDaShow Sep 6 #3

It's a cultural badge. 60% of the population isn't Arabic. Police are neutral. LeftInTX Sep 6 #4

I don't view languages as being the antithesis of "neutral." yardwork Sep 6 #5

Off all the concerns a mayor has on their plate, this one shouldn't even turn up on it. marble falls Sep 6 #2

For those who speak neither English nor Arabic, ... JustABozoOnThisBus Sep 6 #6

evidently they have no Home Depot where half the signage is in SPanish lol nt msongs Sep 6 #7

A better use of valuable city resources... jmowreader Sep 9 #8