Your questions is loaded with logical fallacies. But I digress...
The key distinction is intent and impact.
Clemson paw prints are non-political, locally unifying, and culturally symbolic. They represent a school, a community, and a team... similar to how cities use logos, banners, or mascots to build civic pride. They don’t push an ideology or political message. They don’t cause division. And most importantly, they are not used to signal moral, social, or political positions.
By contrast, rainbow crosswalks are directly tied to an ongoing sociopolitical movement, often used to make a public statement about identity, activism, and values. That inherently politicizes public infrastructure... something roads were not designed for.
If roads are about safety, clarity, and neutrality, then decorations that promote team spirit or local pride without pushing a political agenda are well within bounds.
Paw prints aren’t about changing minds. Political symbols are.