Dozens protest as Carroll County school board debates ban on flags as ‘political symbols’

Carroll County parent Sarah Lau held back tears as she watched dozens of protesters line up outside the Board of Education meeting on Wednesday in Westminster. The protestors were there to support the display of rainbow pride flags inside public school buildings. “It’s beautiful,” said Lau, who recalled being bullied as a gay student in the school system. “I was doing this 20 years ago because I hoped this generation would not have to do this; it’s heartbreaking to me, but I’m glad to see the support.”