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American flag case: U.S. Supreme Court ends Morgan Hill flap over shirts

Discussion in 'Current Events' started by Think for myself, Mar 30, 2015.

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  1. FreshAir

    FreshAir Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    more so cause it was the flag would you not agree?
     
    FreshAir, Mar 30, 2015
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  2. RP12

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    No i imagine anyone walking into a court room wearing a diaper would be disruptive. There is a certain level of respect due... I would imagine this disruptive fellow was charged with Contempt?
     
    RP12, Mar 30, 2015
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  3. WillReadmore

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    "Cultural exchange" doesn't mean multiple sides get to talk at the same time.

    Having one day to learn about Hispanic culture doesn't hit me as some sort of overkill.

    And, it was those wearing the US flag t-shirts who were opposing that.
     
    WillReadmore, Mar 30, 2015
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  4. f_socialism

    f_socialism New Member

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    If you think the American flag is disruptive, you are a scumbag.
     
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  5. FreshAir

    FreshAir Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    why, he was just wearing the flag, according to you that is good right, can't be bad, cause it's the flag

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    it's what you do with it that makes it disruptive or not.... as I pointed out....

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    FreshAir, Mar 30, 2015
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  6. RP12

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    I see you want to disrupt this thread with this off topic nonsense.. Post a proper thread with a news article detailing the event and we can continue the debate there.
     
    RP12, Mar 30, 2015
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    If you think the American flag is disruptive, you are a scumbag.
     
    f_socialism, Mar 30, 2015
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  8. Grizz

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    Oh, cut the crap. The reason for the school's decision is clearly stated - the wearing of the flag shirts on 5/5 was intended to provoke, and it did in prior years.
     
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  9. FreshAir

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    I see you can not bring yourself to admit that in that instance the flag is disruptive
     
    FreshAir, Mar 30, 2015
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  10. RP12

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    Why? Cinco de Mayo isnt really celebrated in all of Mexico just part. You are thinking of Mexican independence which would be i think in Sept?

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    I can see you are trolling. Again if you want to discuss that start a thread.
     
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  11. FreshAir

    FreshAir Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    if you like seeing people wear the flag as a diaper, you are a ... well I wont lower myself to your level and call you a name

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    get back on topic or leave, I am on topic your not.... stop trolling
     
    FreshAir, Mar 30, 2015
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  12. Grizz

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    I know, but it doesn't matter. What does matter is the intentional provocation which DID matter previously. It would also be a perfect teaching moment on the history of 5/5 and why it is/isn't important. Have every social studies student write an essay. Read them in class. Any student who is derogatory is suspended for a week. I like that.
     
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    So you do think the American flag is disruptive. Why the sudden shift? A post earlier it wasn't the flag, but what you did with it.
     
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  14. RP12

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    Of course it matters! We here by trying to be PC are making a bigger deal of a holiday then the people who supposedly celebrate it! Why would an American flag upset anyone no Cinco de Mayo or any other day for that matter? Perhaps the kids that need to learn more about it are the kids that are so sensitive during it!
     
    RP12, Mar 30, 2015
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    people having a right to such expression even when it bothers other folks belief systems
     
    northwinds, Mar 30, 2015
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    So since this was an "exchange" were the Mexican students accepting the pro-America students? It doesn't sound like they were too interested.

    Do you know why Cinco de Mayo is celebrated? Based on your response, it doesn't sound like it.
     
    Brewskier, Mar 30, 2015
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    If the intentions weren't to provoke, one has to wonder if the students wear the shirts on Saint Patricks day, or any other day for that matter.

    If the answer is no, then they wore the shirts strictly to provoke a confrontation.
     
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    I don't see why that would have any bearing on the issue. The bottom line is that it is commonly celebrated and has meaning in Mexico.

    And, with all that right wing hate of France I would think the majority of those upset by the court ruling shouldn't see celebrating the battle as being a problem.
     
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    I have not changed my views, when the flag is used in a disruptive way, it's disruptive because of the way the person is using it
     
    FreshAir, Mar 30, 2015
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    However it is not commonly celebrated in Mexico.

    I dont care about France nor what you think the "Right" thinks or what they actually think....

    The court chickened out. Its that simple.
     
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    But you claimed I called you a name when I clearly said if you think the flag is disruptive you are a scumbag. Do you not understand the word "if" or are you a scumbag?
     
    f_socialism, Mar 30, 2015
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  22. Steve N

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    How is the flag disruptive? It's an inanimate object. It's flown over the school and is in every classroom and because of that, would you still consider it disruptive?
     
    Steve N, Mar 30, 2015
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    It's stupid to celebrate Cinco de Mayo when it is not even a National Mexican holiday. It is stupid to celebrate it at all. I remember being forced to learn the Mexican hat dance as a child 45 years ago. I was one of the few students of Mexican heritage. I thought it was stupid then. If I were a kid who went to school there, I would wear an American flag shirt everyday.
     
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  24. South Pole Resident

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    If they did, they woulndt get told to turn it inside out, i doubt anyone would care, but then non mexican immigrants dont seem to find the american flag offensive.
     
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  25. Steve N

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    St. Patrick's day is more about the saint than Ireland and I'm guessing most people care more about the drinking tradition than Ireland. 5/5 is about Mexico and nothing but Mexico.
     
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