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...order caused heated debate among the councillors, with some calling it an attempt to violate the freedom of speech guaranteed by the First Amendment. "While I very much respect the flag...I think in terms of desecration of the flag there are not many people in this country at this time who choose to do that," Councillor Jonathan S. Myers said, "but for those who do, I think that's one of the things this country has fought long and hard...
...Councillor William H. Walsh, who voted for the order along with Russell, Sullivan and Councillor Timothy J. Toomey Jr., called the argument for the amendment "a genuine issue of loving one's country and loving one's flag...
...First Amendment is something l won't walk away from, because it's a slippery slope," said City Councillor Edward...
Instead, the person holding the department's highest post will be bombarded with pressing matters from both inside and outside the station, starting with a thorough overhaul of the department's top personnel, says City Councillor Edward...
...City Councillor William H. Walsh, however, says that a commissioner brought in from another city will lack the necessary control over the officers which a new chief would provide...