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Pride has reached its peak. The Norwegian parliament won't raise the flag for Pride. This should be respected. The rainbow flag has become a political symbol, writes Tonje Gjevjon. _________________________________________________ Society                  Tonje Gjevjon Opinion 21/06/2019 _________________________________________________ Topic: The Norwegian parliament are criticised for not raising the rainbow flag during Pride. Writer and artist Tonje Gjevjon means this is a principled decision which should be respected. _________________________________________________ As certain as Pride takes place in June, as sure are we to witness some poor mayor or other politician be harshly criticized for refusing to raise the Pride flag. The Pride flag and pillory has become a sort of tradition, with ample help from the media. The most recent is MP for The Greens, Une Aina Bastholm, who had to "take a deep breath" when the parliament's presidium sa