a KKK flag or Satanist Flag or Confederate Flag . Apparently, Moore, Bell, Brian O’Connor and John Mortellaro are not comfortable distinguishing between a KKK flag and a Pride flag. It takes a rather odd mindset to place the KKK flag and Pride flag in the same legal or philosophical category. Most Republicans, presumably our conservative council members among them, have had enough of “identity politics” and the “special” considerations LGBTQ+ and Black folks seek. Erie does have a bit of Stepford sheen at first glance.