First, it is NOT okay to wear the flag, except as noted above (see #45). I see idiots every day who are armchair patriots, and there are a lot of them on display here, too. Flag do-rags, T-shirts, ass patches, you name it. Brain-dead athletes dragging it around like a trophy (a pet peeve).

If you want to be a patriot, follow the rules. My flag flies high on a pole, with lights, in accordance with the law of the land.

And quit whining about the damn school. They’re just trying their best, and made a right decision for the wrong reason.

There are a lot of “first stones” being cast here, are you sure you’re so innocent?

Their lawyers probably wouldn’t allow them to ban apparel with swastikas unless they also ban the Magen David as well. You can’t teach children that it’s okay to favor one viewpoint over another you know — that’s what conservatives do!

Morons ban American flag at American school People react. More people react. Morons lift ban. Of course these are morons who are paid to “educate” children using money taken from us by force (taxes)…….

He has also had a phone call already today from the ACLU !!!! Telling him
that if he makes a decison to allow only the US flag, THEY WILL
SUE. Didn’t take long, huh ?

Would we have won WWII with the ACLU on our side?

There’s a cure.

Ban the enforcement of civil rights laws through court action by private entities.
Only the government is allowed to enforce laws of any kind.

On September 12th, 2007 at 3:52 pm, klrsmith said:

But this is not Mexico, Europe, Brazil, Iceland, Poland or some other 2nd World dump. It’s America. Citizens should be PROUD to wear or display the American flag. If Public schools want to ban the display of NON-US Flags, more power to them…

No – this is not Mexico, Europe, Brazil, etc…

But I fail to see the harm in anyone being proud of not only being an American, but of their cultural heritage.

We have had our common sense tainted by displays by illegal immigration proponents of the Mexican flag, using it as a form of protest.

I’m refering to simply wearing the flag of your ancestral heritage without the intent to ‘protest’ or ‘make a statement’.

Many people are very proud of their heritage, Poles, Italians, Irish, etc.. and they may have a flag from their ancestral country hanging on their wall at home, or wear a t-shirt emblazoned with it. Why shouldn’t they be allowed to wear it if it is not done to incite controversy?

Also – the ‘update’ link story states that while the ban has been lifted, the ACLU already contacted the superintendent and threatened suit if he banned other flags, but allowed the US Flag.

This whole issue is caused by the illegal immigrant proponents and their protests, using the Mexican flag as an “in-your-face” attempt to cause conflict.

The Ugly American said:
I fear my home state is fast turning into the California of the east coast.

If thats the case Ugly, I’ll pray for you.

A North Carolina High School that came under national attention over their rule that prohibited students from wearing items with the American flag, or any flag from other countries, has lifted the ban.

Power to the People Bloggers : )

I’m willing to bet that administrator isn’t from the area. Once you get to that level within public education, districts often “shop around” for people to fill those positions.

I’m guessing he graduated from Columbia or UC Berkely. Brings to mind the Pace salsa commercial with the guy with a horse that gets his salsa from NYC. Clearly out of his element.