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cross-posted from: https://reddthat.com/post/59101324

Staff at the US embassy in Copenhagen have removed 44 flags decorated with the names of Danish soldiers that were killed in Afghanistan, put up after US President Donald Trump’s recent criticism of allied countries’ military contributions.

Copenhagen's mayor for environmental affairs, Line Barfoed called the move "disrespectful"

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[–] madjo@piefed.social 3 points 4 hours ago* (last edited 4 hours ago)

More disrespect from Washington DC.
They also removed plaques commemorating black soldiers during WW2 at the U.S. cemetery in the Dutch town of Margraten.

Captain Bonespurs needs to shut up about veterans

[–] Bogus007@lemmy.zip 11 points 7 hours ago

Watched the movie Armadillo (trailer) several years ago about a Danish unit in Afghanistan. Gosh, this is beyond disrespectful what the US ambasady is doing!

[–] phoenixz@lemmy.ca 21 points 9 hours ago

Now you know.

NEVER fight a war for the USA.

[–] LibertyLizard@slrpnk.net 29 points 10 hours ago (1 children)
[–] floquant@lemmy.dbzer0.com 21 points 9 hours ago

No that's not petty, that's disgraceful. 44 foreign people have given their lives for your interests. They gain nothing from this.

[–] lando55@lemmy.zip 6 points 7 hours ago

I haven't seen them and I doubt they were obtrusive in any way, but I don't think it's generally allowed for people to decorate government facilities in this manner without approval, though I get it.

Having said that, the US ambassador could have turned this into an amazing show of camaraderie if they used this as an opportunity to push for an official monument or dedication to the fallen soldiers within the embassy.