A Connecticut town has sparked controversy by declining to fly the thin blue line flag in honor of a state trooper who was tragically killed during a traffic stop. The town council, led by Democrats, voted against a motion to raise the flag for state trooper Aaron Pelletier, who lost his life in the line of duty.
The decision not to fly the thin blue line flag was met with criticism from some council members who viewed the flag as divisive and associated with racism. Despite efforts to honor the fallen officer, the motion failed in a 5 to 3 vote.
