So if the shareholders in the Space Needle Corporation would ride that bronze elevator back to Earth, I’d like them to come on down.
The Space Needle folks say they will not fly a Gay Pride flag at the top of the 605-foot symbol of the city. Having raised the rainbow symbol during last year's gay pride festivities, the Needle's rationale is that doing so again would go against a suddenly discovered policy to not make a habit of flying flags on a recurring basis.
In the way of a mea culpa, the Needle promises to work with the gay community on a major fundraiser.
A generous gesture to be sure, but one that fails to sends the strong public message that flying the Gay Pride flag would send: We are a diverse city that accepts everyone.
Gay rights activists have noted that flying the pride flag from the top of the Needle last year offered a powerful symbol of hope. They could use a little more of the same again this year.
Nothing says Seattle like the Space Needle. What a powerful, positive message to send by having the gay pride flag flutter from there.
If not, take a bow space needle folk, because this “Schrammie” is for you.
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