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Fire department should fly flag as sign of unity 

Editor: 

I was born in Berkeley, raised nearby, schooled at Cal and I usually rejoice in showing out of town visitors the wonders, diversity and weirdness of Berkeley. 

I for one, will not shop or dine in Berkeley for a very long time in protest of the Fire Department’s decision to drop the U.S. flag from it’s trucks. This one, little unifying emblem, at a time of horrific violence should be proudly shown by us all. From all political perspectives, period. 

John French 

Albany, CA