am i the only 1 who thinks the principle that raised the mexican flag at the school.....?
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USC Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 7, Subsection C.\n\nNo other flag or pennant should be placed above or, if on the same level, to the right of the flag of the United States of America, except during church services conducted by naval chaplains at sea, when the church pennant may be flown above the flag during church services for the personnel of the Navy. No person shall display the flag of the United Nations or any other national or international flag equal, above, or in a position of superior prominence or honor to, or in place of, the flag of the United States at any place within the United States or any Territory or possession thereof: Provided, That nothing in this section shall make unlawful the continuance of the practice heretofore followed of displaying the flag of the United Nations in a position of superior prominence or honor, and other national flags in positions of equal prominence or honor, with that of the flag of the United States at the headquarters of the United Nations.\n\nPeople have given their life for the protection of the American Flag. Now, there is some principal flying the Mexican flag over an American school. It is a sad day when Americans think that the the is just a "f*cking piece of cloth" - GratefulDead06. America cannot solve every single problem in the world. Some people would like to believe that we can. Sorry, we cannot. We have too many problems here at home than to be worried about other contries. We do raise awareness and money for other countries, but it is the job of their own government to help them. I do believe that the principal whould be fired. His loyalities to the AMERICAN education system are questionable.
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thanks,  we must know !! even if its stomach turning so many Americans are clueless i see this crap in my town all the time\n\n\npancho : looked like a racist rallies to me \n i thought they  left to be part of America not turn America into mexico doesn't that make sense? if you saw a picnic\nfull of white people in mexico with american flags saying this is our land and were taking it back .  with spray painted pictures of white people looking all militant and crap.saying  white and proud you would be outraged so you are racist  their proud of ca ca mexico .
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YES...\n\n\nThat's Right!!! All Highschool Latinos Are Being Asked To Miss School Monday!! Why? To Prove U.S. Aint Shyt Without Latinos!!!! Yes We Are Trying To Stop The Prop. HR4437 From Passing On March 27, 2006 . Do ANY Of You Know How Much Money Our Schools Make For Each Student That Attends Everyday? Around $50 [[EACH STUDENT]] Imagine How Much Money They Would Lose If We Didnt Go... We're Trying To Get Our Point Across That It Is Not Fair What They Are Trying To Do To Immigrants! Please Join And Tell Every Friend Of The Hispanic Race! Let Your Parents Know What We Are Trying To Do!!! The Statement We're Trying To Make!!! Please Repost This If You're A Proud Latino! And Let Out The Word! CALL Your Friends! Let Everyone Know! PLEASE REPOST! -THE DISTRICT ACTUALLY LOOSES ABOUT $7,000 EACH STUDENT.\n\nPass diz on everywhere!thanx!!!
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its ok to have pride of ones heritage but what i seen portrayed by the media it was way more than just heritage. They should of been holding the american flag. Why do they do this also on the 4th of July here in california...to me its an insult. They have holidays where they celebrate heritage, st patricks day, cinco de mayo. columbus day, day of the dead...ect but to do it when you are here illegally and demand rights in a protest is wrong i believe.  I dont get it. I think it was more than just being proud, it was INSULTING. Just my opinion.
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Hip! Hip! Hooray! for you I come from from my father's side, mexican and from my mother's american. Both of our parent's had instill in us to be patriotic to our country, which is the good old U.S. of A. and I am proud to be an american. I am a 64 yr. old women and What you wrote about the illegals is very true. Why do they have to flaunt their flag in our soil, we do not go to Mexico and do the same. They should be ashamed of themselves in trying to force their ways in us. Can't they see that they all looked ridiculous doing that.
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Great point!!! It might go over Pro-illegals heads though...
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You know you are right i think it was a horrible thing that those Hispanics did. I'm Hispanic too but i think that there are just some things you can not mess with and the national anthem is one of those. They come here for work and a better life for their kids.
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This is actually not a question. It's a partial statement. Just because you put a ? behind it doesn't make it a question. Some people have been getting reported because this is against the YA! community guidelines. However, I will try to respond to your non-question. I believe that this is one of the most reasonable questions? statements? partial statements? to be voiced around this community. I think this could be a very viable OPTION. Of course, not every "illegal" may meet all of the requirements, just like not all Americans meet all of the requirements. If there could be a few more reasonable options in place, this might have a shot at working. \n\nI appreciate the explanation of your plan, no matter how brief it was. It shows actual thought and foresight and a solution for their families as well. It's not just rhetoric and propaganda meant to incite people. Not everyone will agree with this suggestion, as someone has already called you a name because of it but at least it's a viable thought/option.\n\nThe statement from someone that said there would be money required out of your pocket to teach them English shows the amount of ignorance in our culture. If they knew any Mexicans they would know that the majority already speak English, as well, if not better than many Americans. I know not all of them do but if they don't their kids do and they learn it from them. All of my family (aunts, uncles, cousins) including my grandparents spoke English and spoke it very well. There were no communication problems. In fact, every Mexican family I know that came from Mexico speaks English.\n\n\nP.S. I was trying to be nice by informing you that there are others who have reported people for not asking "real questions". I still do not agree that your question was one whether it was in the form of a question or a statement. That's not the issue. The issue is what others might do, not me.\n\nI still find your solution to be a refreshing change. I think it tries to make it a win/win situation for both parties involved. Not everyone thinks outside the box. I believe both sides of the issue need to have more of this sort of thinking.
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I understand how you feel.  I am very sympathetic about the immigrants wanting to become citizens.  I believe that I would also do what ever I could to make a better life for my family.  BUT... the present protests going on, has really ticked me off, and one of the biggest reasons was seeing them waving the Mexican flag.  If they would like to become AMERICAN citizens then they shoudl all be waving the AMERICAN flag.  To me anyone that is waving the Mexican flag is saying in effect " I don't really want to give up my sovereignty to my country, I want to be a Mexican citizen with the rights here also" You just can't have it both ways.  There is nothing wrong with being proud of where you came from, but to be an American, your loyalty should be to the US
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no it wasnt the spanish who made KKK flag...mind you its not the KKK racism thing... its actually against the spaniards..seem to me you're intrested to know the pihilippines..holla me if u want to know all about it... \n\nand it was discovered first by spanish so nobody knew what its called before. email me for more info
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They are doing it because they feel "it's morally right" f**k that it is not morally right follow the constitution and become and american or GO HOME!!!!!!!!!!!\nDoes anyone else have a problem with them flying the mexican flag in america?
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You did a great job at summarizing my feelings too!  I definitely agree with you.  Remember, United We Stand, Divided We Fall.    And I thought the time spent in history class with wasted. I am beginning to see some similarities here.  I still don't understand how any red-blooded American can sit idly by and allow this to happen.  I have become very vocal with my congressmen, senators, representatives, etc.  And you know, they actually act like them are glad to hear from me. The more people they have telling them how they feel about the situation, the stronger our (We the People) voice will be.  \n\nP.S.  I would only go to Mexico and do those things you mentioned if I had a death wish!!
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Didn't they have HISTORY class where you went to school??!  I might remind you then, that our country technically is FOUNDED on immigration....if anyone deserves a free ride - it's the Native Americans from whom we stole their land!  I think the point is that they want the immigrants to actually get educated so we don't have just illegal immigrant bums wreaking havoc on the nation....seems logical anyway.
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I have many ways to eloquently prove my points or rant and rave like a lunatic to feel better...but I can't possibly make a better point than one that I saw on the news today.\n\nIn Montebello, California...students from another school had ditched class....again....and went to Montebello High School to try and get the students out of that school to run amok in the streets, but none of the students from Montebello came out.\n\nThose punk a** kids who do not deserve to be here had the nerve to take down the American flag...and then put it back up UPSIDE down. WHAT THE????? Talk about a slap in the face of the very nation they are trying to live in and gain rights in...they just proved what I have believed all along. Someone that comes here and pays no attention or respect for the laws of the US will have no respect for the US as a nation and will have no allegiance. THEY CANNOT BE TRUSTED! THEY DON'T GIVE A RIP ABOUT THE US EXCEPT WHAT THEY CAN GET OUT OF US!\n\nDon't get me started!
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I think the law that is set in place regarding burning the flag is appropriate. I think it is a very disrespectful act to a country who does alot for it's citizens dispite the credit it gets. The flag represent the land and principals, it should not be burned because you disagree with certain laws or happen to not like the president of time... The flag represents our history and our future and should be respected.... just as every country's flag should be respected.....
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I AM Hispanic.I was born and raised in Austin,TX. as was all my family.I have absolutely nothing against Mexicans but,i honestly believe that the Star Spangled Banner should be left alone.Some things are better left untouched!!.What next? The Pledge of Allegiance......  Be Blessed! Monica
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Like most others, I also believe that the walkout was more of a spectacle than a protest. I agree that seeing teenagers get involved is refreshing, but it is naive to think that they were outraged at this new bill. I am as outraged as any other Hispanic/Latino about what the holds for the future or all Hispanics and Latinos. I remember when Pete Wilson, back in 1994/1995 attempted to enact proposition 187. Similar protests from high school and middle school students occurred back then too. I witnessed one attempted walkout when I was in the eighth grade in a middle school in Hollywood. I know for a fact that those students were not propelled to walk out because of outrage from Prop 187, they walked out because the chose not to go to class.  Most students have been misinformed about the details of the bill and others don't care enough to find out what it is. There are better ways to do things and I believe school walk-outs are detrimental to the cause. The only thing it proves to the larger conservative and neo conservative society is that Hispanics and Latinos are bunch of ignorant and emotional juvenile delinquents.