April 1, 200620 yr LONGMONT, Colo. - Dozens of high school students protested a temporary school policy forbidding students from displaying the U.S. flag ? as well as flags from other countries ? amid racial tensions following immigration rallies. Skyline High School Principal Tom Stumpf said American flags were brazenly waved in the faces of Hispanic students and in one case a Mexican flag was thrown into the face of another student. "When it involves the American flag and its abuse in vilifying other people, we simply will not tolerate it," Stumpf said. "They were using the symbol derisively as misguided patriotism." Students were warned about the policy Friday and several were suspended, although Stumpf would not provide details. Then, about 100 students protested during lunch time. Student Dustin Carlson told Denver station KCNC-TV that he was suspended for two days. "I'm getting suspended for it and personally I think that's uncalled for," he said. "If this country means freedom, then why can't we fly our own flag? It's ridiculous." Thousands of high school students Friday in California, Texas, Nevada and other states protested the tough immigration laws proposed in the House. Some waved Mexican flags and carried signs saying "We are not criminals." On Monday, about 150 high school students, including some from Skyline, protested in Longmont. "People are taking it to a whole other level," said Laura Avitia. "I don't think they know why we were protesting."
April 1, 200620 yr Well, while I personally think it's ridiculous... You either let them fly whatever flag they want, or none at all. They opted for none. I'd rather they said, fly whatever. However, I find it interesting that possible white supremacists are hiding behind the American flag.
April 1, 200620 yr no problem with this at all. it denies nobody of a right that someone else gets and probably makes things a bit safer right now considering all that is going on.
April 1, 200620 yr Smart decision by a school, especially if the flags were used to stick it to the other group.
April 1, 200620 yr After reading the thread title I was coming in here getting all ready to criticize the school and all that, but then I read the article... they made a good decision.
April 2, 200620 yr At least it was a unilateral decision and didn't choose one flag over others just because of residency.
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