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Resistance See other Resistance Articles Title: Video: School Orders Student To Remove “Offensive” US Flag From Truck Video: School Orders Student To Remove “Offensive” US Flag From Truck Protesters show up with convoy of flag waving trucks by Steve Watson | InfoWars | May 15, 2015 Share on Facebook 3731 Tweet about this on Twitter 150 Share on Google+ 0 Email this to someonePrint this page A school in South Carolina has come under fire for ordering a student to remove a US flag from his truck because it could “possibly” be offensive to some people. As reported by WBTV, 18-year-old senior Peyton Robinson was ordered to remove two flags by an administrator at York Comprehensive High School Wednesday. Speaking to reporters, Robinson noted that the official told him “‘We’re having some issues. Some people were complaining about the flags in your truck,’” and that the offending items should be removed before the student returned to school the next day. Worse still, Robinson says that a school official had even unscrewed bolts holding the flags to the truck, and laid them in the back “when I wasn’t even there.” “That’s our country’s flag. I have every right to do it.” Robinson argued. “I don’t see a safety issue. I mean I understand it’s a big flag – it’s 4 by 6 – but nobody has ever complained about it being in their way or anything.” he added. The school officials then changed their story, suggesting that the flags constituted “safety concerns,” with the Superintendent suggesting they could block the view of drivers and cause accidents. It isn’t clear why school officials changed their story and suddenly took on the role of traffic cops. By Thursday, however, the school completely reversed its position, following protests by students, parents, and veterans who flocked to school grounds waving US flags. School officials relented and said Robinson and other students are free to fly US flags on vehicles so long as they pose no hazard. “Due to the outstanding display of patriotism through peaceful demonstration, it is apparent to us that many are not happy about this policy,” the school district posted on its website. “School officials have reviewed the standing policy regarding flags and have decided that an exception will be made for the American flag, as long as the size of the flag(s) does not create a driving hazard.” “When I hear that you can’t fly the American flag it makes my blood run red, and my blood is red,” said Vietnam Veteran Michael Douglas, protesting at the school. “We’re just glad we got this victory today, and it just proves if you stand up for your country, you stand up for what you believe in, things get changed,” said James Crump, another protester. Robinson told reporters he was happy with the outcome and is “Just proud to be an American.” “I’m really surprised all these people showed up and I’m really appreciative of all the support from everybody, I had no idea it would get this big,” Robinson said. This is not an isolated incident. It appears that many school districts are adopting similar restrictions on displays of patriotism. On the last anniversary of 9/11, students at another South Carolina high school were told to remove flags because there is a district-wide policy prohibiting students from “drawing attention” to their vehicles. Other students have been punished and even suspended for flying and wearing American flags. Some schools have attempted to crack down on American flags being displayed on Cinco de Mayo, the Mexican holiday, for fear students of Mexican heritage may be offended. The Supreme Court recently refused to review a case concerning California school officials banning students from wearing American flag t-shirts for fear of the garments being ‘disruptive’. This decision effectively affirmed a Ninth Circuit court ruling restricting the display of flags, setting a troubling precedent that, despite the First Amendment, displays of patriotism in America can be prohibited if deemed “offensive.” Poster Comment: Video at source. Many links there also. Post Comment Private Reply Ignore Thread Top • Page Up • Full Thread • Page Down • Bottom/Latest
#1. To: BTP Holdings (#0)
I suspect that the only "American" flag the exception applies to is the flag of US empire. After 150 years, Confederate Americans still are personarum non grata in the Land of the Free. The school district's motto (below) professes to embrace diversity, which means everything is beautiful except that which is White, Christian, or Southern. "Working with the community, we will provide a diverse, innovative education in a safe environment enabling students to become responsible citizens in a global society." Community (it takes a village), diverse (as above), innovative (out with the old), safe (no bullying!), responsible (conform, obey the government), global society (because minding your own business makes you a fascist). Did they leave anything out?
I keep a tally of little defining statements that pop up as to how many words from the beginning the word "diverse" appears. The school's statement's going strong as a "9". Purely on a whim, I just tried the United Auto Workers site and ouch, could be a lot stronger at 21! And that, my dear friends, is positive proof that a country's been JEWED, sure as you can tell a person's drunk by the whiskey on their breath, their [possessive] lying in a heap the gutter [gerund phrase] and singing Melancholy Baby [direct object].
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