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Fed Judge: Calif. School Was Right to Forbid Students’ American Flag T-Shirts on Cinco de Mayo

Judge Rules Against Students in Cinco de Mayo/American T Shirt Case | Morgan Hill Unified School DistrictShould public school officials have the right to prevent students from wearing pro-American garb on Cinco de Mayo?

This question has been at the heart of a California court battle between the Morgan Hill Unified School District and students who were told by a principal and assistant principal that they could not wear American flag t-shirts on the Mexican holiday back in 2010.

Following the incident, a lawsuit against the district was launched by the students and their families. This week, the case came to a close, with a federal judge ruling against the students — a blow that is likely to infuriate some free speech advocates.

Judge Rules Against Students in Cinco de Mayo/American T Shirt Case | Morgan Hill Unified School District

Photo Credit: Lora Schraft

According to U. S. District Court Judge James Ware, the district did not violate the students’ first amendment rights. The judge also found that officials‘ concern over the potential violence that could be incited by the students’ pro-American outfits justified the school’s actions. The Morgan Hill Times has more about the case:

[The parents and students] filed the lawsuit against the school district alleging violations against their First and Fourteenth Amendment rights after their children wore American-themed T-shirts to Live Oak and were sent home after refusing to remove the shirts and apparel after Boden and Rodriguez were concerned about the potential for violence on campus…

The lawsuit sought nominal damages including changing school policies to clearly state students’ rights and protections under the Bill of Rights and reimbursing lawyer fees and expenses for the cost of litigation.

Here’s a bit more of the background: After noticing that the students were wearing pro-American garb on May 5, 2010, Assistant Principal Miguel Rodriguez subsequently approached the kids, telling them to to either remove the garments or to turn their shirts inside out. School Principal Nick Boden was apparently also concerned over the potential for the outfits to create issues between Hispanic students and those wearing the clothing (both men were named in the lawsuit as well).

Following their refusal to comply, the students were allegedly taken to the school’s office where Rodriguez talked with them about Cinco de Mayo. He apparently told them that their clothing would offend Hispanic students who observe the holiday.

Here’s a KSBW-TV story from 2010 that provides background on the incident:

Video: Lawsuit Filed In Morgan Hill Flag Flap

The Rutherford Institute and the Thomas More Law Center teamed up to represent the students and their families. John Whitehead, the president of Rutherford, was obviously less than content with the final decision. “This is nothing more than political correctness,” he said. “If these kinds of decisions are upheld, they will destroy our First Amendment rights.”

The school district, though, defends the principal’s actions and is elated by the recent decision. Wes Smith, who served as superintendent of the school district, says that he is very satisfied by the outcome. “We were encouraged to hear that the federal court found student safety paramount,” he said.

These comments seem somewhat disconnected from the statements Smith made just days after the incident unfolded. ”This has certainly been a very difficult time for our school district,” he said at a press conference on May 7, 2010. ”School leaders have to make judgment calls on when to take preventative measures to pre-empt a possible incident or conflict. In this situation, it appears that a decision was made too quickly.”

Rutherford is planning to appeal the court’s decision.

(H/T: Fox News Radio)

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  • The Bushmaster
    Posted on November 11, 2011 at 8:19am

    First of all… It is very disrespectful to wear the flag of the united states of America anywhere on your body!!!! There are strict guidelines for the display of our flag. People are only showing their ignorance by wearing it.

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    • progressiveslayer
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 8:27am

      The flag may only be worn on the utility and organizational uniforms (such as the camouflage BDU). The flag may only be worn during joint-duty and multinational deployments. When the servicemember returns to home station, the flag must be removed. (Guide Note: A message went out in February 2004 changing this restriction, and making the U.S. Flag a mandatory uniform componant for all soldiers, effective October 1, 2005). Then every soldier in the U.S army must be pretty disrespectful because it’s part of their uniform.

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    • Eleutheria
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 8:36am

      Red Herring.

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    • smithclar3nc3
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 8:36am

      The Day an American Flag is banned from a SCHOOLTHAT GETS IT’S FUNDING FROM U.S. TAX PAYERS is the day that school need to lose any and all funding from the tax payers.

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    • Mannax
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 8:40am

      First of all, you are a twit. There is a difference between cutting up a flag, using it as clothing or putting it around your neck as a cape and using material that has images of the flag on it or are made of material that is printed to look like the flag.

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    • AJAYW
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 8:42am

      agree

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    • jujubeebee
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 8:43am

      There are patriotic clothes that are not exact replicas of the flag. American patriotic clothing should NEVER be banned in this country.

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    • Choctaw25
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 8:49am

      You are showing your liberal bias by making such a stupid as$ statement. Abolish the Dept. of Education and stop all funding of schools from the federal level. Let each State decide how the money that is presently being stolen from their residents should be spent. The government does not know best, look at all the failed policies and practices.
      Does anyone remember why the Dept. of Energy was formed ??????????? Keep buying foreign oil, they depend on the U.S.

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    • demint.disciple
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 8:50am

      You know what I would do ?Simple.. Ignore them all and wear what I want when I want.. Screw them Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for “fifth of May”) is a holiday held on May 5. It is celebrated nationwide in the United States and regionally in Mexico, primarily in the state of Puebla.. The whole country doesn’t celebrate the damn day… Contrary to widespread popular belief, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence Day—the most important national patriotic holiday in Mexico—which is actually celebrated on September 16…….They should ask all those mexicans if their parents were throwing a party that evening to celebrate.. Nope !!!

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    • Armed Patriot
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 8:50am

      Cinco de Mayo was an American ad campaign to sell beer. One of the biggest successes in advertising. The dumbasses that hold this up as a messican holiday should go and celebrate it once in mssico. You will be all alone.

      Ask me to dip my flag, turn my flag inside out, or remove my flag… You might get your Red, White, and Blue asss whopping on the spot.

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    • mikem1969
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 8:53am

      This is AMERICA the AMERICAN FLAG should not get banned from anywhere EVER. Let the freaking mexiturds go back to mexico if they don’t like the US FLAG.

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    • your sensei
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 8:56am

      I’m so confused. Do I love my flag if I wear it or am I disrespecting it? Is it OK to wear a picture of a flag and not an actual flag? If a flag has 40 stars is not really a flag and I can wear it? Can I wear the flag only above my waist? Can I fashion it into a cute little sun dress with spaghetti straps for Barber2 to wear? This is just so difficult. Perhaps we should just burn all the flags and fix the problem once and for all. (OK, now that’s called a cue. All the veterans and chickenhawks who insist on taking all the credit for America are officially invited to chime in. I suggest you start with, “Try burning one in front of me and see what you get” and move forward from there.

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    • escape_from_socialism
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 9:20am

      This is going to end up badly. We can no longer depend on courts to uphold our natural rights.
      It happen many times before.

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    • RodzUK
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 9:24am

      So i guess when Terrorists arrive on U.S Soil the judges will be recommending immediate surrender & laying down of all arms so not to provoke a violent reaction from invading forces then huh ?

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    • amrcn
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 9:33am

      First of all the real issue is that the school and fed excuse for a judge are cowards and liberal pieces of crap…this is America and we are proud of our flag and every American has the right to wear it and it is everywhere on all types of clothing. I believe that this is the PC BS that is killing this country and the attitude of every American should be if the mex **** roaches don’t like it…get the hell out of our country. The school officials need to be fired and replaced as well as the coward socialiast pc person who is in the judges position (I won’t call him a judge because he is clearly not capable of the role).

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    • cessna152
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 9:38am

      ++++”He apparently told them that their clothing would offend Hispanic students who observe the holiday.”+++++++

      I am offended that he is offended and that offends me. Playing into the hands of “divide and conquer”.. America, you better wake up soon or the 20/80 rule will kick into affect.

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    • Wolf
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 9:41am

      What’s more disrespectful to the flag is denying people the right to display it on their clothing. I‘ll proudly wear my flag T’s whenever and wherever I want and if someone thinks they can take it off me, they’re welcome to try. That includes you, Bushmaster. Your statement is so far from the truth it stinks. My vet organization sells hundreds of flag embossed T’s every year, among other items with the flag embossed on them- hats, knives, book covers, you name it. We’re proud of the flag and what it represents, have all fought for those colors.
      As for this POS school in Commiefornia: Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday, not an American day of reverence of celebration and if the wetbax want to celebrate it, they can go back to Mexico.
      Personally, I think there should have been a larger disruption in the school than there was: every American student should have stood up for the flag wearers and if the wetbax wanted to do something, then go for it.
      Your statement does nothing for America but says a lot about your liberal position.

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    • nolemming
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 9:42am

      Oh no I did not just read this. Are you serious? These students did not “wear American flags”, they wore patriotic attire. This flag belongs to us, the American people. I absolutely agree with SMITHCLAR3NC3 defund this district. I am not giving up California, (although I do believe at this point in time it is the land of fruits and nuts) it is part of our United States and I am no longer in the mindset to give them something so they will go away. I just want them to go away the same way they came in, empty handed! If they are afraid of violence there is a simple answer d-e-p-o-r-t-a-t-i-o-n. No more trumping us by force, this is absolutely ridiculous, no more getting into our legal systems, no more burdening us with your medical and living expenses, no more overburdening our jails, no more diseases that have been erradicated in this country hopping over a fence, no more foreign gang violence (we have our own to control), no more cartel influence, no more whining, sneaking, tax-avoiding. I am all for legal immigration, law abiding citizens who want to come here and make a better life for theirselves and their families, become citizens and add to this great country of ours, but these sniveling troublemakers out protesting in the streets yelling revolution making trouble for our legal citizens I have one word for you, OUT! We will not let you outsiders turn this country into a revolutionary battleground, carry all your signs and march all you want. It will not happe

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    • the hawk
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 9:47am

      Wear them anyway……. the hispanics would even if they were banned (mexcian shirts ) .

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    • SgtB
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 9:58am

      Bushmaster, wearing a REAL American flag IS disrespectful. Showing your patriotism by wearing clothing that has DESIGNS that resemble the flag is not disrespectful. Had they cut up a flag and sewn it into clothes, I’d be with you. But they didn’t. No one does that.

      Also, the judge should who made this ruling should be strung up in the city center or at least thrown into a set of stocks for at least 2 days while people get to ridicule him and throw rotten vegetables at him. He should also lose his job and standing in society. He is an usurper of our rights as human beings and should be treated as such.

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    • smithclar3nc3
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 10:02am

      Who did Mexico win it’s independence from? ……No one Spain left with the gold so mexicains inherited mexico.

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    • Jezcruzen
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 10:05am

      Well, thanks all you legalists out there for instructing the rest of us about how to display the flag! In the mean time, the rights of these kids have been violated once again over the display of our flag because it might have caused violence. Yeah? Violence FROM WHO? The illegals in the school against American kids on a trumped up make believe holiday – Cinco de Mayo – that was invented by a beer company? So, the kid’s rights were violated because some non-American criminals don’t like the American kids exercising their rights and might get violent over it? Expel the illegals!

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    • thebabyguy
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 10:08am

      So everyone, including the president and almost every politician, etc that wears a flag pin are wrong. Right?

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    • Unix
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 10:09am

      It is protocol, not law…explain to me how manufacturers can make the clothing in the first place fella?

      Let me get this straight – we have to respect another country’s traditions here at the expense of our own patriotic kids? If so it is TIME FOR REVOLUTION in this country – lock ARMS against the marauding invaders of our country!

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    • VoteBushIn12
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 10:10am

      Rather than insisting the judge is wrong in his ruling, why don’t you take a step back and think.

      MAYBE, the problem is that your perception of what is “right” is actually wrong? Did that occur to anyone?

      News flash, none of you are the smartest people on earth (that is pretty obvious) and none of you are judges qualified to rule on this subject. So stop passing judgement.

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    • kmichaels
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 10:12am

      BushMaster must also get offended when a book or book cover “wears” a flag on it or one of it’s pages. “Strict rules” of flag use? Where? You mean it is illegal to “wear” a picture of a flag? Seriously, where do we get such dopey ideas.

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    • nolemming
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 10:46am

      Dear VOTEBUSHIN12,
      Are we to assume that you are the brightest crayon in the box? I’m sorry but this is not a court of law, nor can we convict anyone in this effort, nor make laws in this venue. This is a court of public opinion and as such we are, at this point in time, free to express such opinion. I am qualified to “Judge” anyone or anything that touches my life or my families life in any way, shape, or form that I desire. If you disagree with my opinion that is also your right. Stop with the “Judging” mantra, that is ignorance to the highest. Yes I can “Judge” and will continue to do so, that is my free will and that is the way that I can determine good from evil, right from wrong and foolish from smart decisions. People never leave your common sense behind when you go “outside”, keep your judgement in tact, you need it everyday and as my name implies, I Am No Lemming.

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    • GhostOfJefferson
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 10:54am

      Why is it “unsafe” to wear or display the American flag? If it’s “unsafe”, it’s not the display of the flag, it’s those who would react violently to it, that are the problem. Instead of coddling people they up front admit would cause violence by a display of the flag of the nation *where they live*, maybe they should expel anybody who raises a finger against anybody displaying a flag?

      There aren’t many “what next” ‘s left are there?

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    • GhostOfJefferson
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 11:01am

      @VoteBushIn12

      Gosh…insults, sneering and snarling from a Leftist. Who could have guessed that would happen?

      If the “fear” is that some would take offense at peaceful and respectful displays of American patriotism, then the onus is to deal with those who would find such things offensive. You don’t infringe on the liberties of those acting peacefully and respectfully in order to appears hooligans, instead you deal with the hooligans directly if they decide to “act”.

      And that‘s the way it’s always been understood, from Anglo-Saxon common law, forward.

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    • cessna152
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 11:07am

      @VoteBushIn12

      Dope… Judges are to uphold the Constitution and not create new freaking UNCONSTITUTIONAL laws. In essence they are denying these children their right to wear what they want… please explain how this is freedom?

      I am so tired of looney communist big government lefties. PC is not in my playbook… if your offended, GOOD!

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    • sissykatz
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 11:13am

      I say California as a whole is deemed unworthy of ANY funds
      from the United States of America. I know there are some good
      people in California, let them stand up and be heard and bring
      this rougue State back to following the laws of the LAND. Things
      like this are ridiculous.They don’t want to follow the laws or the
      Constitution, let them work things out with ALL THAT EXTRA
      MONEY they have. Get the Hollyweird people to fund the things
      they need. I am tired of all this crap.

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    • GhostOfJefferson
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 11:14am

      appears = appease

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    • LookTowardsTheLight
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 11:16am

      @The Bushmaster

      Please get over yourself. This isn’t an article about how the colors were displayed. IT’S ABOUT THE DISRESPECT OF OUR COLORS BY BOTH THOSE WHO ARE CITIZENS AND THE CREEPS THAT UNLAWFULLY INVADED OUR COUNTRY.

      Have some perspective and don’t be a dope.

      >.<

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    • LookTowardsTheLight
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 11:18am

      cessna152

      It’s the damned, feel good, liberal judges that will be a big part of our nation‘s take down if something isn’t done about these fools.

      >.<

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    • cruzinbill
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 11:19am

      Flash this is America not Mexico.We should be banning you from wearing mexican shirts.

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    • LookTowardsTheLight
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 11:35am

      @Unix

      I’m with you.

      Time to deploy the National Guard all along the border. Maybe throw in some landmines, Abrams Tanks, some drones. After the border is secure I think it is also time to start charging Mexico for every single one of their citizens that decided it was a good idea to come over here and start squatting and using up resources that should be only going to natural or legalized citizens.

      Problem is, no one in our current political system HAVE THE BALLS to do such a thing.

      Bunch of cowards these people are. (Much like POVERTY.SUCKS, JZS, EMINCON ETC)

      Multiculturalism will be our downfall as a nation

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    • ACLUHater
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 11:35am

      Violence? Because of THE flag? Tough sht.

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    • STEEEEVE53
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 11:47am

      I see your point……How dare those soldiers, sailors and airmen who defend our country wear those flags on their bodies !? Have you another valid point to share ?

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    • Ruler4You
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 11:54am

      Say What! It was ‘right’?

      Then why is it ok for illegals to wear their clubs flag during American holiday celebrations? Diversity? Freedom of Speech? Spare me. The West is handing itself over to mexico.

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    • West Coast Patriot
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 12:17pm

      I just e-mailed the judge and asked him to step down. His decision in my opinion, undermines the Constitution. Everyone should do the same. Here is his e-mail: JWpo@cand.uscourts.gov

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    • Chuck Stein
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 12:29pm

      @ votebushin12 said “News flash, none of you are the smartest people on earth (that is pretty obvious) and none of you are judges qualified to rule on this subject. So stop passing judgement.”
      First of all, it is spelled “judgment.” More significantly, your slavish attitude towards the judiciary is downright scary. I suppose that you would have scoffed at critics of Scott v. Sanford (the “Dred Scott decision”) and Plessey v. Ferguson. After all, those were decisions favored by the Democartic Party.

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    • Walkabout
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 1:10pm

      Your Sensei
      “All the veterans … who insist on taking all the credit for America are officially invited to chime in”

      The British wanted to conquer us in 1812 & were looking to pick up pieces in the 1860s
      The Kaiser had plans to invade year U.S. in the 1890s.
      If Japan would have one WWII they would have taken Hawaii & maybe Alaska.
      I am sure China would take Hawaii if the chance presented itself.

      The point is the military is needed & they protect your worthless a$$ that you think so highly of. But go ahead spit on them, so that we might know who you are.

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    • robert
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 1:41pm

      “Following their refusal to comply, the students were allegedly taken to the school’s office where Rodriguez talked with them about Cinco de Mayo.”

      Yes, he was letting them know they offended “his people,“ like Eric Holder wants to give ”his people” a pass when they commit crimes against whites.

      This ignorant judge doesn‘t seem to understand that there wouldn’t be an issue if Cinco De Mayo were not allowed in the US, as would rightfully be the decision in this sitution. If he’s not a left-wing, rabid law maker he acts like one. Get him off the bench by any means necessary.

      These people come to our country to earn a living and not only refuse to honor our culture and tradition in gratitude for being allowed in they want to replace our sacred symbols with their own.

      Until whites in this country learn that every racial group here wants to replace their old country ways with ours and gain prominance and dominance for their own racial group this empire will continue to implode as it is doing right now.

      And, it is the brainwashed white fools who allow this all to occur. As Pat Buchanan says in essence, whitey doesn’t have the will anymore to protect his own and will therefore be eventually submerged by the other groups who will gain dominance and control.

      The one impediment to their victory, however, could well be the outbreak and pursuit of Civil War II, which will shatter this nation into racial enclaves, brought on by the plummeting economy.

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    • JerryDavee
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 1:57pm

      So, its okay to burn the flag if you are a liberal and do not like the country, but not okay to wear a replica on a piece of clothing? Brilliant bit of logic.

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    • DrSique
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 2:23pm

      Yes, wearing the flag is improper display but telling American kids that they can not wear one because they may offend the sensibilities of illegal aliens is still disgusting. I wonder if the Mexican kids have been taught that Cinco de Mayo was a minor victory over the French and that Mexico did not have its full independence until after the American Civil War. It was only then that our battle scarred nation could offer the assistance they needed to oust the French occupyers for good. Grateful bunch, ain’t they!!!

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    • NoRoomForSocialismHere
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 2:37pm

      Americans have the right to wear the flag on May 5th, We run the French invaders off of Mexican soil in 1862 during our own civil war and that is why May 5th is celebrated. It is seldom celebrated in Mexico. Only in the last few yrs has it gained use in the USA because it used to boost their RACIAL pride against OUR NATION, sort of take this if you like it or not aka ATTITUDE.
      American WON the Mexican-American War must we repeat it. I am ready

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    • Blackaurora44
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 3:09pm

      That’s not true. I’ve been to a Rolling Stones concert back in 1982 and saw Mick Jagger drapping the American Flag around his body like a cape.

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    • Ookspay
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 3:25pm

      It is difficult to fully describe the rampant anti-Americanism that exists in some parts of this Country. To those of you have never been to these places, where English is seldom heard and The American Flag never seen, you have no idea. We are losing our Country.

      The Illegal mexican population is reproducing at an alarming rate, with no concern in regards to supporting their offspring. We will soon be out-numbered and out-voted as the “Dream Act” becomes a reality. White children are denied, college entrance, jobs and housing due to quotas, affirmative action and reverse-discrimination. We are close to the point of no return, if not already there.

      Eventually, there will be at least three countries in place of The United States. Yes, there will be another civil war, or at least seccession by States that have had enough and do not wish to be a part of this toxic melting pot.

      It is sad indeed, but this is the result of un-checked liberal white guilt.

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    • bobemakk
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 3:59pm

      Are you kidding me? This shows patriotism. You better read up on your history, you are wrong.

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    • witsend
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 4:37pm

      Sounds like the school thinks it is OK to give in to bullying. What happened to the anti- bullying policies all schools are supposed to be embracing? Was the safety of the students at risk if some of the students wore flags on their shirts? Maybe. However, I don’t see how pandering to the potential bullies while chastising the victims will be anything more than a very short-term solution.

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    • notreally
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 5:02pm

      It’s the intent which matters. If the flag’s draped over the head of a dude with a joint hanging from his ulcerated mouth at an “Occupy” event…it’s disrespectful. If it’s a combination Mickey Mouse shirt/American flag at a Tea Party, it’s appropriate and completely respectful. Nice try though, slippery liberal. We know what you are.

      That’s how liberals dismantle America, isn’t it? They seek all sorts of justification for ways to restrict our expression of love for our great nation, just like they justify trashing our Christian traditions — like demanding that Christmas trees be called “Holiday Trees.”

      It is said that whoever controls the meaning of words controls the future, and liberals are well ahead of us in that respect. Today there is no such thing as “Muslim terrorists” — they’re political radicals or misguided youths; and quotas for college scholarships, jobs and job promotion based on skin color isn’t racism; and democrats trashing women, like Clinton, Dodd and Kennedy did, is a “personal matter,” but if you‘re a conservative like Clarence Thomas or Herman Cain you’re sexual predator. And the list goes on and on.

      Liberals are the enemy of anyone who wants to preserve our Constitutional freedoms. The New Media is exposing them, ever more frequently. Time is on our side.

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    • huckj63
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 5:37pm

      Seems to me if the principle is worried about the kids wearing their nations flag inciting violence with the Hispanics at the school, then he should be more worried about the Hispanics. This is America and no one should be told not to wear or show their own nations flag. This judge as well as the principle and assistant principle need to be fired. This is unacceptable.

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    • warchief65
      Posted on November 12, 2011 at 12:49am

      Really ? You can’t wear a flag , huh . How about a tattoo of Ol’ Glory ? And , isn’t this America ? If those Mexicans what to rejoice at Cinzco winko , fine , but YOU better not wear a Mexican flag . It’s still America . If you don’t like it , go to Canada . This judge , is wrong . This school is wrong . This principle is WRONG ! Hell , look at his name , Gonzle Perdo , or whatever it is . That says it all .

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    • Anamah
      Posted on November 12, 2011 at 2:16am

      But it seems notable how much are provoking this kind of nationalism pushing the issues of race, nationality, class, religion all of this is been exacerbating by Progressives to produce a backlash of exaggerated reactions. I find this authorities want to install this issue; they are pushing hard, in a bad moment to fabricate the worst answer. They are trying to make an angry, stupid and racist country.

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    • Lee Fisher
      Posted on November 12, 2011 at 7:26am

      Sorry man, if we can’t reflect our country on our clothing then, then we shouldn’t reflect anything or any name brands either. Laws and times have changed, we are in a war in this country for our American Rights and sovereignty, who’s side are you on? Obviously not the American peoples.

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    • LOJ
      Posted on November 12, 2011 at 8:36am

      This is not Mexico and the American Flag will continue to represent our nation and the freedoms that we won. Commies can leave this country and go where you hate everyone including our flag. Americans will never quit flying the Stars and Stripes…English is the National language too!

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    • ImaHippyBurning
      Posted on November 12, 2011 at 9:38am

      I would like to wear the American flag as I pi$$ all over this judges head!

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    • carbonyes
      Posted on November 12, 2011 at 12:11pm

      I’m an attorney, and the judge is an a$$.

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    • jptrucker
      Posted on November 12, 2011 at 4:06pm

      Are you kidding me ? As a veteran I will wear a flag any where I choose.You are part of the problem in this country.

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    • MetalPatriot
      Posted on November 12, 2011 at 8:18pm

      I remember this & how pissed off it made me. Correct me, but wasn’t the 4 kids freedom of speach protected in this case?

      The main issue that everybody here recognizes is that it’s somehow “ok” for U.S. born Mexicans to celebrate the flag of Mexico but images of the U.S. flag can incite violence…which is not ok.

      We must band together (no matter where our ancestors came from) and be the Melting Pot, not the segregated communities that wish nothing less than to take over from within. It’s war strategy in the modern era. Most may not realize it, but it’s true nonetheless. Teach our children who we are, lead by example, and pray that we will be on God’s side. I don’t know what else we can do. Buy food & ammo just in case. I hate war but it seems we’re being pushed. The problem is we have no one direct enemy like WWII. Insurgency is the order of the day.

      Thank you to all you Vets, families & friends. That’s what I initially came here to say.

      Good to see Ghost of Jefferson again. I know it’s difficult to take time to post all the time. There‘s a lot more of you I’m happy to read from too…just running out of characters…lol!!

      United We Stand

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    • patriot308
      Posted on November 12, 2011 at 10:09pm

      If anyone in that area has any balls, there would be a full flag wearing, and waving demonstration, students and townspeople. Don’t get permits, don’t ask “permission”, don’t back down. Just cowboy up; and DO IT!!!!!!

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    • newmexicopatriots
      Posted on November 12, 2011 at 10:22pm

      You are a moron. Since when when does it matter if the American flag is on a t shirt? I have probably half a dozen similar shirts. And regarding cinco de mayo day (lowercase on purpose), if you want to celebrate Mexico, go live in that dumpy POS country! GOD BLESS AMERICA! Not Mexico.

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    • jakeg96
      Posted on November 14, 2011 at 12:46pm

      dude you need to shut the hell up…. the american flag is a symbol of freedom all over the world… and i hate people like you ” oh america is such a bad place and im a whiny bitch!’

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    • Spaulding
      Posted on November 14, 2011 at 8:12pm

      I agree that the flag should be displayed correctly, but I don’t see in the courts decision where that was the issue. The school was concerned about violence caused by the wearing of the U.S. flag, in America. While I’m sure that the students were doing this as a “in your face” demonstration, maybe the school should address the fact that the violence might occur with their students.

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  • GetWisdom
    Posted on November 11, 2011 at 8:17am

    So, what if these students had been wearing pro-homosexual shirts on the national day of prayer; would they have been told to turn them inside out?
    Also, if the school was concerned the shirts would incite violence why would it not take measures against the perpetraitors of said violence (had it come to that) and not the victims? I would wear an American shirt next Cinco de Mayo if I were them. They are not violating the constitution or anyone’s rights.

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    • Jomil48
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 8:23am

      It’s California, the most marxist state in the country, what can we expect. Lets ask them top leave the Union.

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    • Dismayed Veteran
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 9:10am

      If the administration was concerned about possible violence, they should have banned the Cinco de Mayo shirts worn by Mexican students.

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    • warchief65
      Posted on November 12, 2011 at 12:57am

      They won’t to that ! It’s for the Illegal Aliens , they have more “ rights ” than us , the people who were born here . I‘m surprised that the Pro Organizer from Chicago who thinks he’s the president , didn’t make Cinzco Windo Day a national holiday . By now !

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  • ares338
    Posted on November 11, 2011 at 8:17am

    This NOT Mexico! This was not about some stupid non existent violence that might have occurred. This is about the rights of Americans being trampled on.

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    • HorseCrazy
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 1:40pm

      yes it is always the american’s rights and then the jewish/christian values and rights being trampled on,. I am tired of the war on our freedoms

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    • warchief65
      Posted on November 12, 2011 at 1:10am

      Don’t you see ? This is the way to make this country a Marxist State . Little by little , they are taking our rights away , and telling us that it’s what the people want . Funny thing about that though , nobody asked for it . This is what the Pro Organizer from Chicago who thinks he’s the president wants . He wants to take away our right to bear firearms , look at the judges he put in , , now they are taking our right to free speech . Hank Jr. was right , Hussien is the second coming of Adolf Hitler .

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  • ACA
    Posted on November 11, 2011 at 8:15am

    So now we are setting aside our United States Constitution to avoid the bad behavior of a people, probably consisting of a high percentage of illegal aliens, who are celebrating their non-American holiday on our shores??? Is anybody in a position to impeach or FIRE this judge?

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    • mils
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 8:39am

      not only a “non american” holiday….but actually a “hon holiday” anywhere…ask any of the mexican students and they will not be able to tell you what they are celebrating…
      It’s “shopping holiday” in american…“sales”!!…
      This obscure Me xican.,.very regional…“holiday” is celebrated nationwide in the United States and in Puebla, MX. .
      a little state…a foreign country….causing so much controversy in America..
      I do not, and will not, understand why we give it credence here…and judge standing behind it all. perhaps he should do something about the mexican illegals that would start a problem..
      they should be given a pop quiz…and explain this great holiday of “their” country and move back there.
      Maybe there is a toenail clipping holiday in Italy or England…up in some little mountain town that we could all demand attention be paid to here in America..and don’t you dare raise that American flag on this holiday!!! and the stores could have “sales’ on this day and promote the hell out of it.. pukes

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    • JimmyP
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 9:16am

      AMEN! This judge has failed to uphold THE constitution.

      Occupy the Occupy Movement!

      Sorry, we’re full up on crazy right now, try next week, we may need some then.

      How is it that all these Mayors are willing tio spend funds they do not have to police and support the fleabaggers? All the more reason to stop stimulus payments.

      Lessee if I got this…
      Education is failing in the US
      Teachers get more money than their counterparts in private industry
      Teachers got large chunks of the last stimulus
      Teachers apparently will teach better if we give them more money
      Smaller classrooms mean less work for teachers.

      OK, let’s get more teachers and pay them all more money, more benefits and ask less of them. (saccasm font)

      You all with me? Let’s go! Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! To Dean Wormer’s house!

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    • argyle58
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 12:22pm

      It is not a “Holiday” anywhere, it was, and is, a promotion by the Corona Beer Company (see their website, they admit it) to sell beer. Although it does commemorate the Battle of Puebla on May 5th, 1862, it is not recognized in Mexico, and is only celebrated in the U.S.

      If the school wishes to avoid violence, maybe they should educate their students as to the history of this “holiday”.

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  • mwhaley
    Posted on November 11, 2011 at 8:15am

    Americans still in California, I know this is hard to do, you need to think about getting out. California is a lost cause.

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    • IndianaJan
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 8:36am

      Agree with MW. Read “Mexifornia” by Victor Davis Hanson.

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    • Windwalker
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 9:31am

      MWHALEY….my sentiments exactly. If physically and financially possible, parents either need to get out of the state or home school their children. Getting out altogether would probably be the best….I understand there is a movement afoot in Mexifornia to disallow home schooling to parents who do not have a degree in education.

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    • C. Schwehr
      Posted on November 12, 2011 at 3:12pm

      My brother is near retirement age, and I keep trying to lure him out of Mexifornia. He can’t find a job, he’s paying taxes out the wazoo, and his once pleasant neighborhood where he bought a house 25 years ago has turned into a barrio….CALIFORNIA IS NO LONGER A STATE OF THE UNION!
      So the finding of the nonAmerican judge is understandable….Either turn it back over to Mexico, or send in the Army to uproot and return these illegals to their legal country of origin…NOW!

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  • YoungBloodNews
    Posted on November 11, 2011 at 8:15am

    Cali, why would any sane person want to live there, let alone choose it as a place to raise a family? We need to wall that state in and leave the crazies to their own devices.

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    • rml720
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 8:32am

      California might be hardcore left, but it has to stay in the US. The reason the Mexicans want it is because of all the food produced there – making it one of the biggest economies in the world. If you think food prices are high now, wait until all the cheap food produced in California is gone.

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    • YoungBloodNews
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 9:15am

      Great point! Hence why I have a seed bank and grow some of my own food. I know its not much but its a start, plus it doesn’t have those GMOs. At least I hope Monsanto crap-devil-seed hasn’t gotten to my babies yet….

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    • BelievinginAmerica
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 4:41pm

      Replace Obama and all of Congress with Righteous, Constitutional believing, term limited Americans that want what is best for our country, not paid by K Street Lobbiest’s. Bulldoze K Street, it’s one root of evil in America. We need to start somewhere and K Street is a good place to start. Then build a wall, fly drone’s or do what ever it takes to secure our borders. Mexico and all illegel aliens are sucking the system’s dry. Then get rid of a lot of those hand outs.

      Reading the story about these kids is almost as bad as reading about Agent Jesus Diaz, who is being jailed for stopping an illegal 15 yr old drug smuggler who attempted to flee. Agent Diaz took control of him by putting his hands behind his back. No bruises were found (only those from carrying the bundles of marijuana on his shoulders). Agent Diaz was not found guilty of anything by U.S. standards, but the Mexican Government filed for Agent Diaz’s arrest, for miss treatment. Obama caved to the Mexican’s. Agent Diaz is being imprisioned for doing his job as a Boder Patrol Agent. Who is going to want to do that job, if you can end up in jail for detaining someone? Our Judicial System is turning into a laughing stalk, along with our Constitution. We had better Stand Up America, before it’s too late.

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  • unknown
    Posted on November 11, 2011 at 8:15am

    The judge must be wearing a mexican flag under his robe.

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  • KangarooJack
    Posted on November 11, 2011 at 8:14am

    This is absolute BS! Gee, the school is afraid of their own Hispanic Students aren’t they? The mom who stood up for her son (her Hispanic heritage son) and emphatically stated that there would be NO APOLOGY is right! No apology is needed from those students who are proud to be an AMERICAN. I hope the parents in that district will change their school board & officials in the next election.

    CHANGE STARTS AT THE LOCAL LEVEL for our voices to be truly heard.

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    • nolemming
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 10:09am

      Absolutely, you got it right! Take a page right out of the Alinsky book and fight fire with fire. One official at a time right up the ladder!! Clean House!

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  • SpankDaMonkey
    Posted on November 11, 2011 at 8:14am

    .
    If it were me, I’d not only send my kid to school in a flag shirt. I plant a BIG American Flag in the back of my truck and go sit in the parking lot. Come take my Flag………..

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    • ILmommy5
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 9:13am

      Yep. And spray the kids head red, white and blue. Showing pride in our country is a GOOD thing. Even with all that’s going on, this place is the best!

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  • peacebestill
    Posted on November 11, 2011 at 8:14am

    These kids definitely have the right to wear patriotic attire. Anyone who assaults them as a result should face hate-crime charges.

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    • demint.disciple
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 8:57am

      Agreed..

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    • Gonzo
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 9:24am

      That only works in a sane society, we’re beyond that now…it’s bizarro world.

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    • your sensei
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 11:17am

      But there are no hate crimes, remember? Just whining minorities asking for special rights. Don’t forget the things you said in the past. We don’t.

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    • GhostOfJefferson
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 11:46am

      @Sensei

      Ah, but you see, I don’t believe in “hate” crimes. And the person advocating prosecuting for “hate” crimes was wrong. But, yes, certainly being aggressively violent to a peaceful person is a crime, and should be prosecuted.

      I like how you speak in the Royal We, by the way. It amuses us.

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    • your sensei
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 11:51am

      GoJ . . . then you‘ll love my post on the Mayor of Richmond skipping the veteran’s event. You’ll find it personally rewarding, if you know what we mean.

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  • Gonzo
    Posted on November 11, 2011 at 8:13am

    Those Mexican kids want a Mexican holiday? Fine, do it in Mexico. Good luck avoiding the cartels.

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  • liberalismisadisorder
    Posted on November 11, 2011 at 8:13am

    this is ridiculous. last time i checked, this is America and now our students are being punished for showing patriotism. if the hispanic students are offended by the American flag and have more pride in Mexico, then why are they here?

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  • HowardSternIsABigot
    Posted on November 11, 2011 at 8:12am

    THis “ruling” guarantees more violence by the invaders. A foreign flag must be honored over the American flag? ANSWER: whites MUST threaten vilence next cincodemayonaisse, the school will of course, by law, stop the invading aliens from causing violence by displaying the flag of the invaders.
    Isnt that ther obvious action required by the Schools?

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    • Jomil48
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 8:19am

      If you watched the CMA, Hank Jr. said it best, “they want it to be the united socialist states of america, but I’ll keep the USA, you can keep the change”. Is it legal to kick a the sate out of the Union? I truely belive we are living in the last days………….

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  • Watcher1952
    Posted on November 11, 2011 at 8:11am

    This is one of the problems with America today….some Federal Puke Judge out weighing the needs of the many for the needs of the few. America…..stand up for yourselves and get these people out of positions of authority…..

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  • airforcec-130
    Posted on November 11, 2011 at 8:11am

    “Wake Up America”!!! God bless all of our military men and women-past and present. I wouldn’t be able to write these words without you defending us. And those that defended us…Thank you-thank you-thank you…

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  • Smokey_Bojangles
    Posted on November 11, 2011 at 8:08am

    America.Love o lo dejas. Tome un comunista con usted!

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  • lukerw
    Posted on November 11, 2011 at 8:07am

    This is America… and there are No Hypenated Americans… where the people and culture of other Nations are Fair Game for Criticism… just as we are criticised everywhere in the world! Liberals and Socialists are the most intolerant people on earth!

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  • BettyO
    Posted on November 11, 2011 at 8:07am

    This is The United States, not Mexico. Get rid of this asinine judge!

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  • Rickfromillinois
    Posted on November 11, 2011 at 8:07am

    So why weren’t Hispanic students forbidden to wear t-shirts with Mexican flags on them?

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    • YoungBloodNews
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 8:21am

      Because they dominate in their schools. I think I read that in the LA school district hispanics make up over 50% of the student body, now if the are all legal or not remains to be seen.

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    • progressiveslayer
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 9:12am

      @youngbloodnews You’ve just described democracy.

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    • YoungBloodNews
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 9:19am

      I know, and these drone students are being raised to think America is a Democracy instead of the Constitutional Republic that it is… I also heard that they are trying to do away with the electoral college there and turn straight to a direct democracy. Scary stuff… But these are the same school districts that got called out for flying the Mexican flag at the same height as our beloved American flag.

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  • teddrunk
    Posted on November 11, 2011 at 8:06am

    I’m lost here…Hispanics here are celebrating the Independence Day of Mexico? I thought they wanted to leave Mexico to come here because the country of their birth is a loser landfill of a country. Why celebrate what you escaped from?

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    • PPMStudios
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 8:11am

      I guess they just see it as another excuse to ‘cruise’ in their low-riders and get drunk…. That’s how it seems to work in Denver…

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    • NeverSurrender
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 8:51am

      @Teddrunk, funny thing is Cinco de Mayo has nothing to do with Mexican Independance. It is a celebration for Mexicans winning the Battle of Pueblo. Mexican Independance is September 16th.

      Here’s the even funnier thing. Cinco de Mayo is an American holiday. They only place it is celbrated in Mexico is in Puebla but it is celebrated in every state in America. It was brought to and expanded throughout the U.S. to help market and sell Corona beer. So the principal stopped American chilren from wearing an American flag on a holiday predominantly celebrated in America.

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    • Ireland1775
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 11:25am

      Its not Mexican independent day. that’s in September. Cinco de mayo is when the fought the French army in the town of pueblo. But ask a Hispanic that and see if they know. Most wont.

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  • neocon1
    Posted on November 11, 2011 at 8:06am

    IGNORE THEM
    WEAR the shirts en mass, and do it for the whole week.

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    • Dahart
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 8:23am

      I say they should gather as many Pepole as they can have all of them wear an American flag shirt and have them stand in protest outside the school and the judges office.

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    • branch manager
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 8:37am

      That is the best way to combat these commies…organization.

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  • PPMStudios
    Posted on November 11, 2011 at 8:06am

    The Federal Judge is an idiot!! What country does he think this is?? Oh well, so much for the 1st Amendment…..

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  • Cape_Lookout_RW_Extremist
    Posted on November 11, 2011 at 8:04am

    This judge is the sick animal on the farm…and you know what we do to them!

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  • smithclar3nc3
    Posted on November 11, 2011 at 8:03am

    Throw this Judge off the bench. What he did violated the first,and forth amendment rights of America students. I believe it’s time to remove all federal courts out of every single state in the nation. The only plave a federal court should exist is in D.C. Fact is federal courts violates the 10th amendment. There is np article in the Constitution that allows Congress to set up federal courts with in the states.

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  • Ironmaan
    Posted on November 11, 2011 at 8:00am

    Judges who ignore the constitution (like this one) should hear from the people.
    http://guerillatics.com

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    • PASSIONFORCHRIST
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 12:28pm

      Sound’s to me like this judge is trying to incite violence in AMERICA!! Needs to be FIRED, RECALLED, OR RE-ELECTED TO SHOW HIM WHO “WE THE PEOPLE ARE”!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It’s a mexican hiliday, KEEP IT IN MEXICO. PLEASE , PLEASE PATRIOTS TAKE NOTICE WHO OUR OFFICIALS IN OFFICE ARE, AND HOW THEIR TREATING OUR VETERANS, ON VETERANS DAY!!! REMEMBER, WE ARE THE LAST COUNTRY WITH FREEDOM, DON’T LET THEM TAKE IT FROM US, OUR ANCESTORS DID NOT! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND EVERY PATRIOT WHO BELIEVES IN THE CONSTITUTION OF AMERICA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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