A Chicago alderman is facing backlash surrounding his appearance at a rally where a U.S. flag was burned.
A Chicago alderman is facing backlash from his colleagues surrounding an appearance at a rally where a U.S. flag was burned.The protest happened outside of City Hall on Friday, March 22. Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez says the burning of the American flag occurred before he arrived. The protesters were calling for the Democratic National Convention to be canceled in Chicago.Now, a group of Chicago aldermen are calling for a special council meeting to censure Sigcho-Lopez.
"How can an elected official stand over the charred remains of a burnt American flag and advocate properly for veterans? How can he vote in City Hall on legislation that affects veterans?" said Marcos Torrez, Commander 2nd district of the American Legion."Our colleague is saying that he didn't see it. All he had to do, if he would have said, 'Look, I didn't see it. I apologize and it's over with.
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