Money wore a patch with the so-called “Gadson Flag”, a symbol of libertarians around the world.
This Wednesday they lived Incidents between demonstrators Against him Discussing inclusive law And the forces of Federal Police And gendarmerie. Among the forces, one characteristic caught our attention: cash Money Federalism He wore the so-called “libertarian flag” on his uniform.
As is clear in the photo obtained by the photographer DomainA member of the Federal Police carries on his chest a Patch specific. This is a picture of The Gadsden flag, a symbol of the libertarian movement around the world.
Hours after Protest without incident in Congress Squarethe gendarmerie Advanced on a group of Protesters blocked two lanes on Rivadavia Street Until they get back on the road. In the first moment, They did not retreat, but the forces rushed in with their armor They are instructed to comply with the anti-sit-in protocol and ensure street circulation.
As reported by Lautaro Meslin in C5NWhen the media approached the cash in question, it… The badge is covered With hands. Moments later they noticed this He stripped him of his uniform.
What is the Gadson flag, a symbol of libertarians?
The original design is BA yellow flag with a design of a spiral snake. Below the figure there is always the phrase “Don't tread on me” which means “Don't step on me.”
The symbol began to be used in United State in 1775 On hand Christopher Gadsden. Originally, it referred to the United States' conflicts abroad but Its meaning changed over time.. Over the years it has been used by Marines NavyNational team soccer And Even the American League.
In the past ten years, The flag has been taken up by far-right movementsespecially by sectors of racial supremacy and its followers Donald Trump. This symbol has been appearing with increasing frequency even in shootings or even in Storming of the US Capitol building.