UPDATE Students Kicked Off Campus for Wearing American Flag Tees

[Hazcat]

School District: Flag Clothing Incident "Extremely Unfortunate"

By JESSICA GREENE
Updated 7:43 AM PDT, Fri, May 7, 2010

Some parents of students at Live Oak High School in Morgan Hill are keeping their kids home from school after tension related to an incident involving students wearing American flag clothing on Cinco de Mayo spilled out onto the streets.

The students wore T-shirts depicting the flag to school on Wednesday. Administrators told the boys the clothes could be "incendiary" and asked them turn the shirts inside-out or face suspension. The boys refused so they were sent home.

The controversy quickly spread over the Internet and became national news.

Now, the school district is sending a message to parents about the heated issue, assuring them that students will not be suspended, and that students are allowed to wear patriotic clothing.

The message was delivered from Superintendent Wesley Smith through both a letter and a voicemail. Here is the full text:

 

    Good evening. This is Dr. Wesley Smith, Superintendent of the Morgan Hill Unified School District. The Morgan Hill Unified School District does not prohibit nor do we discourage wearing patriotic clothing. The incident on May 5 at Live Oak High School is extremely unfortunate. While campus safety is our primary concern and administrators made decisions yesterday in an attempt to ensure campus safety, students should not, and will not, be disciplined for wearing patriotic clothing. This situation and our response are under review.

    We know that this is an emotionally charged topic. We would ask you to encourage your students to be safe and focus on their academics while in school. If conversations and/or activities are necessary to express their feelings on this issue, we will find appropriate venues that do not disturb student learning or jeopardize the safety of our students. Furthermore, we encourage everyone to demonstrate respect for each other, open communication, and responsibility.

    Thank you for your support and understanding.
    Dr. Wesley Smith
    Superintendent

There was talk late Thursday of students

On Thursday, about 200 Mexican-American students walked out of class in protest of the flag clothing incident. Members of the group waved the Mexican flag and said they were marching for respect and unity. They  also demanded the school suspend the boys who wore the U.S. flag-adorned clothing.

As a result of this heated debate, other Bay Area schools by the name of Live Oak have been threatened. The Live Oak School District in Santa Cruz County has received several calls from people angry about the issue, even though they are in no way involved in the Morgan Hill school's issue. That district's superintendent believes it's just a same-name misunderstanding and lack of clarity in reporting the school's location.

Administrators at Live Oak High School in Sutter County say they've also recieved violent threats. The sheriff there is concerned the person who threatened to shoot up the school or plant a bomb may follow through.

http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local-beat/School-District-American-Flag-Clothing-Incident-Extremely-Unfortunate-93065324.html

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[PegLeg45]

FTA:

On Thursday, about 200 Mexican-American students walked out of class in protest of the flag clothing incident. Members of the group waved the Mexican flag and said they were marching for respect and unity. They  also demanded the school suspend the boys who wore the U.S. flag-adorned clothing.

I thought we were united......under one flag......THE AMERICAN FLAG!!

I guess they stayed home the day American History was taught........oh wait, they don't teach true history any more............this the type of crap the system teaches...................


It gripes my ass to no end.    


I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

[shooter32]

It gripes my ass to no end.    


I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

+1

[jnevis]

So how many of the students that left school to protest will be suspended for disrupting class and leaving school without permission?

When I was in school we had a bunch of students leave class to protest the first Gulf War.  They left class and went to City Hall.  What amazed me was the number of DR and dentist appts that day

[Solus]

I remember at the start of the first Gulf War, I was concerned that the Vietnam anti-war movement might return.

I asked a couple I was friends with who had a son in High School what his attitude was.

They said when he came home from school on 9/11 he was very angry.

He said we should nuke Afghanistan off the face of the earth.  Then we should nuke Japan again, just to let the world know we never forget.

I stopped worrying so much about the anti-war attitude.

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[ericire12]

I remember at the start of the first Gulf War, I was concerned that the Vietnam anti-war movement might return.

I asked a couple I was friends with who had a son in High School what his attitude was.

They said when he came home from school the on 9/11 he was very angry.

He said we should nuke Afghanistan off the face of the earth.  Then we should nuke Japan again, just to let the world know we never forget.

I stopped worrying so much about the anti-war attitude.

That is one of the best posts I have read in a long time. Thanks!

[PegLeg45]

I remember at the start of the first Gulf War, I was concerned that the Vietnam anti-war movement might return.

I asked a couple I was friends with who had a son in High School what his attitude was.

They said when he came home from school on 9/11 he was very angry.

He said we should nuke Afghanistan off the face of the earth.  Then we should nuke Japan again, just to let the world know we never forget.

I stopped worrying so much about the anti-war attitude.

Good one, Solus.


Reminds me of a childhood friend's father.........
He used to say when you have hit, hit hard and hit at least twice.
I said why at least twice.
He said to show the SOB that the first time wasn't a f'n accident.

[WatchManUSA]

Living where I do, I don't see this conflict that appears to be growing in schools and community between white American culture and some Hispanics.  However, I do see it being exploited.  Anything anti-traditional American values is good.  Anything pro-traditional values is bad, but it isn't just bad - it is labeled as racist.

[bulldog75]

It is a simple liberal battle plan to make everybody feel that if you are not on board with them you are a racist. Best thing to do is throw it back in their face and call them racist before they get the chance to do it to you.

[Jackel]

still dont understand why americans celebrate this. does no one remember the Alamo?