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bmore_in_rva t1_iy5u1u7 wrote

As I understand it, the idea behind the "thin blue line" flag is that there's a "thin line" of police between society / civilization and chaos (which they presume would exist / rule in the absence of coercive force / threat from armed agents of the state). I'm not really sure what the thin red line is supposed to represent, other than maybe an attempt to associate firefighters with police. So, if the goal is to express a need for mental health support for or love of firefighters, I don't think a "thin red line" flag is conveying that meaning to me. Something more direct might better convey that message, if that's what you intend.

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wagonboss t1_iy6aves wrote

All of the thin lines are supposed to be used for deaths within the service. That’s how it’s used exclusively amongst the fire service. But when police faced scrutiny, the pro police community turned it into a symbol and ruined it. And yes, I’ve seen that portrayal of the thin blue line too.

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