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Originally posted by 97AllMtrOriginally posted by RoninEclipse2G It doesn't matter if they were trying to be little douches to the "mexican" kids. They were wearing the AMERICAN FLAG. Unless they were actually starting fights with the mexican kids it doesn't matter. NOBODY should ever be able to tell them that they can't wear the american flag. EVER. This is another case of discrimination against whitey that will go unpunished. I agree, but I think the teachers made a judgment call. It's like showing up to a Michigan football party with an Ohio state shirt on, there's gonna be problems. Not saying that guy doesn't have the right to wear the Ohio state shirt, but for sake of keeping the peace, someone would probably be like "hey take the shirt off or leave because you're abviously trying to cause problems." I think the media is playing into "it was an American flag shirt" too much. It was mote about just keeping the peace because the teachers recognized the fact that the kids were being pricks.
It doesn't fucking matter. There wasn't any precident for the objectionable actions by the principal. There wasn't any history of violence or incidents caused by kids wearing American flag T-shirts. This is a cut and dry case of discrimination against the white kids.
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2010/05/07/tensions-high-california-high-school-following-flag-flap/
Pay attention to this part
Eugene Volokh, a professor of law at UCLA, said the students are protected under California Education Code 48950, which prohibits schools from enforcing a rule subjecting a high school student to disciplinary sanctions solely on the basis of conduct that, when engaged outside of campus, is protected by the First Amendment.
If the school could point to previous incidents sparked by students who wore garments with American flags, they could argue that the flag is likely to lead to "substantial disruption," Volokh said.
"If, for example, there had been fights over similar things at past events, if there had been specific threats made. But if just say, 'Well, we think it might be offensive to people,' that's generally speaking not enough."
Volokh said the students and their parents likely have a winning case on their hands if they decide to take the matter to court.
"Oh yes, it's almost open and shut," he said.
The other KEY piece to this story is the principal that made the decision to send the kids home.
Miguel Rodriguez
Being a hispanic principal and telling white kids to go home or take off their American flag shirts looks REALLY suspect. Even if his intentions were honestly for the good of the school, it won't hold up in court. Currently he's very lucky that the families of the kids have decided to not sue.Erik P.
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