Several years ago, it was my suburb’s turn to debate the question of flying the “pride flag” during the month of June. As these things go, opponents didn’t explicitly oppose the “pride flag” per se but rather raised the prospect of the slippery slope; having signed on to flying a flag of one interest group, how can you say no to others? Supporters suggested the ordinance limit flag-flying to flags flown on the Illinois state capitol, which, conveniently, numbered two... Read more