Nia Clark on Twitter: "Public comments at a Board of Selectman meeting in #Haddam surrounding controversy of Selectwoman Melissa Schlag #kneeling during the pledge of allegiance in Protest of President Trump’s policies. This veteran says he’s opposed to her actions. https://t.co/twR4QvSjCp" / Twitter

HAPPENING NOW:1st #Amendment vigil in Haddam in support of free speech following backlash against several local officials who’ve been taking a #knee during the National Anthem and Pledge of Allegiance. Follow the story on

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Public comments at a Board of Selectman meeting in #Haddam surrounding controversy of Selectwoman Melissa Schlag #kneeling during the pledge of allegiance in Protest of President Trump’s policies. This veteran says he’s opposed to her actions.

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Public comments at a Board of Selectman meeting in #Haddam surrounding controversy of Selectwoman Melissa Schlag #kneeling during the pledge of allegiance in Protest of President Trump’s policies. This veteran says he supports her right to free speech and to kneel.

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Haddam Selectwoman Melissa Schlag’s decision to #kneel during the #Pledge of #Allegiance has sparked a debate over the 1st Amendment & the American Flag. It’s dividing the town. “This is national political strife brought to literally small-town America.” fox61.com/2018/07/30/tow

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She reminds me of that teacher Greg Salcido who was caught bullying a student and bad mouthing the military. Ostracize her just as we did Salcido. You can’t fix stupid!

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Yes many people did. There was well over an hour of public comments from people in support and against Selectwoman Schlag. Here’s the story: fox61.com/2018/07/30/tow

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He’s absolutely right, Nia. No leader in the Army worth her salt would ever ostracize half of her command. There would be mass dissension, rebellion, and a horrible command climate that would lead to an IG investigation and likely her removal from command.

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