Kids Sent Home For Wearing American Flag

Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

Also, like Tom said, Im sure we can all keep this NON-political

According to news reports there were five of them sitting together at the same table, two wearing bandanas as well. Sounds like a statement to me and to the principal who was actually there. I was watching the news a while ago and saw one of the shirts and it was way louder than the one portrayed in your image.

As far as your sources go, I did a quick search. The lady works for FOX or something so is biased. News stations generally try to blow up stories and will often favor the majority in these instances. As far as the guy goes, it seems that his expertise is in law. First Amendment law at that. I'm sure the boys actions are protected under such laws but so are those of Neo Nazi's and the KKK. Not that I'm comparing this to them but there is a time and a place for everything. How on Earth can the report you claim that came from these two "experts" on law show that there was no antagonization involved here? If that issue is to be addressed it should be addressed by experts of a related field such as a gang unit, hate specialist, psychologist, etc. Not a couple of lawyers.

Originally Posted by mariogolbee

According to news reports there were five of them sitting together at the same table, two wearing bandanas as well. Sounds like a statement to me and to the principal who was actually there. I was watching the news a while ago and saw one of the shirts and it was way louder than the one portrayed in your image.

As far as your sources go, I did a quick search. The lady works for FOX or something so is biased. News stations generally try to blow up stories and will often favor the majority in these instances. As far as the guy goes, it seems that his expertise is in law. First Amendment law at that. I'm sure the boys actions are protected under such laws but so are those of Neo Nazi's and the KKK. Big deal. How on Earth can the report you claim that came from these two "experts" on law show that there was no antagonization involved here? If that issue is to be addressed it should be addressed by experts of a related field such as a gang unit, hate specialist, psychologist, etc. Not a couple of lawyers.

Neo Nazis= violence
kkk= violence

I don't think they would have very much protected under the First Amendment.

Also, I think that if the school actually had violence because of the kids wearing the shirts, then it would be a different story. I don't think there was any violence that day.

Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

Neo Nazis= violence
kkk= violence

I don't think they would have very much protected under the First Amendment.

Also, I think that if the school actually had violence because of the kids wearing the shirts, then it would be a different story. I don't think there was any violence that day.

They are well protected under the First Amendment. And according to WWW.KKK.com "[the KKK] do not promote violence-EVER!" I invite you to take a look at some of the legitimate groups the First Amendment protects at this link. http://www.splcenter.org/get-informed/hate-map Just go to the map and click on an area.

And of course there was no violence that day. It's what the principal was trying to prevent! That's the whole point!

Originally Posted by mariogolbee

They are well protected under the First Amendment. And according to WWW.KKK.com "[the KKK] do not promote violence-EVER!" I invite you to take a look at some of the legitimate groups the First Amendment protects at this link. http://www.splcenter.org/get-informed/hate-map Just go to the map and click on an area.

And of course there was no violence that day. It's what the principal was trying to prevent! That's the whole point!

When were they sent home?

Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

When were they sent home?

Originally Posted by mariogolbee

Like what time of day? I think that would make a difference.

Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

Like what time of day? I think that would make a difference.

Who? The kids? Not exactly sure but I'd assume they were confronted around lunch time.

Either way, it's been kind of fun debating with you but I must rest for school tomorrow. Cheers!

[T.G]

Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

Neo Nazis= violence

I hate Illinois Nazis...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8_aJcul6kk

Originally Posted by T.G

I hate Illinois Nazis...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8_aJcul6kk

I agree to disagree, for now. Good night.