The ideological tenets of the Blue Lives Matter movement find their historical roots in past deflections of discussions about racial inequality. Parker, who coined the term ‘Thin Blue Line’ to describe the select few tasked with protecting our nation from descent into ‘chaos’ and ‘mass destruction.’ Many believe the phrase was repopularized in reference to law enforcement by Los Angeles Police Department chief William H. During this encounter, a line of British troops held off a charge from the Russian cavalry, their red uniforms forming a long, thin line of red, warding off the threat of the Russian army, earning the title, ‘ The Thin Red Line. The flag’s name originates from the Battle of Balaclava, an event that occurred during the Crimean War Oct. At worst, it upholds the dangerous presence of white supremacy in our nation today. The Thin Blue Line flag is, at best, a jaded symbol of police support. It’s an American flag, one of its red stripes replaced with blue. It’s plastered on your friend’s gaiter mask. It hangs in the background of your classmate’s Zoom screen. It flies at your favorite hometown barbecue restaurant. Instead of a symbol of support, the Thin Blue Line flag, also known as the ‘national police flag,’ causes fear and division.
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