High School Students Told Their US Flag Apparel is Too Upsetting to Hispanic Students (carry, amendment)

[tyanger]

Originally Posted by emcallis

4. Of course they were not causing trouble, their attire spoke for them. Nothing new. It’s like those kids hanging a noose on a tree at school. They needed not to open their mouth, they got their message across.

American Flag = noose on a tree

[Chatteress]

Originally Posted by Rick Roma

Let's tell the Hispanic students that their flag is too upsetting or offensive. What would happen then?

Didn't you get the memo - only minorities get offended, the rest of us has to suck it up and deal with it.

[uggabugga]

Originally Posted by tyanger

American Flag = noose on a tree

yep, some folks actually are so demented as to equate the first with the second

[Neuling]

Originally Posted by Chatteress

Didn't you get the memo - only minorities get offended, the rest of us has to suck it up and deal with it.

If Mexican immigrants displayed their flags only at July 4th celebrations, US-Americans might be pissed too, and rightly so.

[california-jewel]

Problem here, big major problem, and a major OVERHAUL is needed. When we have to watch out about the feelings of how some feel about anything American, and that those in authority, are very sensitive to their feelings, but not AMERICAN FEELINGS, their is a major pboblem, going on, something needs a overhaul, this for gosh sakes is not acceptable in other Countries. When we stick up for those that are offended by anything American but not American culture, we have lost that American Spirit, American Pride, And a celebration, of the Country we live in America. Something has got to be done, these people should leave themselves, to live in Another Country, if they are going to be offended, by those offended by anything American.

[Chatteress]

Originally Posted by emcallis

No overly sensitive white Americans (most not all) who can not leave well enough alone. Always feel that have the given right to do what ever the heck they want. But the worst thing about it!! Unlike any other culture they never admit to it; they play dumb like "what did I do". I just woke up one morning and decided to wear an American flag and wow is it Cinco DeMayo. Wow.. I didn't know well with all that's going on in today’s world with the Mexicans I sure don't want to offend nobody" duh.




I think the assistant principal is the only one who has a brain. Just cause the law was set up to make excuses for "Certain class of People" to get a way with ignorant behavior doesn't mean it's morally right. You know some people live by the law and some people have Morals, dignity, and respect! And doesn't feel the need to ridicule people to make them feel important or powerful or what ever you small minded people need.

How does wearing patriotic clothing constitutes ridicule? If the Cinco De Mayo celebrators are offended by our flag that represents the freedom that was paid for by soldiers' blood, then perhaps they are in the wrong country. Most of my friends are of Mexican descent and even they would agree with me on this issue.

By the way: If I decided to relocate to another country, I will honor and celebrate their nation's traditions and holidays and not expect them to kowtow to mine.

[Neuling]

Originally Posted by Chatteress

How does wearing patriotic clothing constitutes ridicule? If the Cinco De Mayo celebrators are offended by our flag that represents the freedom that was paid for by soldiers' blood, then perhaps they are in the wrong country. Most of my friends are of Mexican descent and even they would agree with me on this issue.

By the way: If I decided to relocate to another country, I will honor and celebrate their nation's traditions and holidays and not expect them to kowtow to mine.

I guess that is no longer the case. I assume most immigrants (not just in the US) these days migrate because of economic reasons only, not because they like the new culture better than their own.

[Chatteress]

Originally Posted by Neuling

If Mexican immigrants displayed their flags only at July 4th celebrations, US-Americans might be pissed too, and rightly so.

The difference between the 4th of July is that it is a USA national celebration and Cinco De Mayo is a national celebration of another country. If folks chose to wear national attire of another country during our national day (which they have 1st Amendment rights to do) would be extremely disrespectful of the ground they are standing upon. I would NEVER dream of going to Mexico and wearing a USA t-shirt during their national celebrations. As another poster mentioned, Cinco de Mayo is NOT a USA holiday and many Americans are not even aware of this day as it is another nation's holiday.

[Chatteress]

Originally Posted by Neuling

I guess that is no longer the case. I assume most immigrants (not just in the US) these days migrate because of economic reasons only, not because they like the new culture better than their own.

Regardless of the reasons why immigrants migrate to the USA, they should respect our ways and customs. I'm so sick of this new breed of immigrants that avail themselves of our tax payer benefits and spit upon our nation's traditions. If you want to come to the USA (the country which I love dearly) then please respect our ways and customs. Don't expect me to kowtow to your nation's customs on OUR soil!

[Chatteress]

Originally Posted by Neuling

I guess that is no longer the case. I assume most immigrants (not just in the US) these days migrate because of economic reasons only, not because they like the new culture better than their own.

By the way, I notice that you are in Portugal. How would YOUR country handle it when a group of individuals (some illegal immigrants) decided that they are offended by your country's traditions and sought to promote the traditions of another nation?