Student: Teacher Called Flag Pic Offensive

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Obama Pic Praised, Parents Say

POSTED: 4:49 pm PDT May 10, 2010
UPDATED: 7:00 pm PDT May 10, 2010
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SALINAS, Calif. --
A simple art project has turned controversial in Salinas after a student said her drawing of the American flag was deemed offensive, while another student's picture of President Obama was praised.

Tracy Hathaway said her art teacher at Gavilan View Middle School told her daughter she couldn't draw the American flag, calling the picture offensive.

Hathaway said they were floored when they heard the news and met with the teacher and principal at Gavilan View Middle School. When asked what she thought was offensive about drawing an American flag, the teacher didn't answer, Hathaway said.

The Hathaways now want an apology.

"From her teacher to just say 'I'm sorry for offending you' and saying this was 'offensive,' just a heart-felt apology is all I'm asking," Hathaway said.

The Hathaways said the issue isn't about race, but that racism has crept into the discussion after the school received more than 200 e-mails and phone messages, most of them containing hateful and racist comments.

"(Messages say) that we have violated that student's First Amendment rights and the so-called teacher needs to 'get the hell out of my country,'" said District Superintendent Mike Brusa.

Brusa also said another meeting is planned this week between the teacher, parents and Hathaway, and that an apology may be in order.

Although Brusa wouldn't discuss if any disciplinary action has been taken, or will be taken, the teacher involved wasn't on campus Monday.

I weep for this once-great nation.

[Paraguy]

Has anyone noticed a lot more articles like this since our new Pres took office?  I guess when the Commander in Chief goes on a world tour to apologize for being who we are this fallout should not be unexpected. 

[crusader rabbit]

Has anyone noticed a lot more articles like this since our new Pres took office?  I guess when the Commander in Chief goes on a world tour to apologize for being who we are this fallout should not be unexpected. 

Odamna's primary agenda item is to reduce us to our proper place in the world.  He denies American Exceptionalism.  He is no fan of capitalism.  He is a socialist through and through.  Naturally the American Flag would be offensive to those who support his agenda.  And unfortunately, many teachers throughout our country are firmly and fixedly in Odamna's camp.  They (teachers) are part of the entitlement mentality that will bankrupt our nation. 

By the way, did you notice gold hit a new high on 11 May 2010?  People around the world fear where all this leftist-inspired spending is leading both Europe and America.


I continue to weep for my country,

Crusader

[Paraguy]

Land of the free, home of the brave seems to be an idea of the past for some.  In Catholic School I used to start the day with a prayer and the pledge of allegiance.  Cru, you are absolutely right about the mentality of many of todays teachers and their leanings towards socialism.  Even if they believed the pledge would be a good way to start off the day, they would be too afraid to stand up for what they believe and invite those present in the class to join them for fear of being sued.
Pass the Kleenex!

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