Why is it that when there is a protest supporting immigration, flags from other countries are waved.?
478628
it is Ignorance. They are showing support for the country that they are illegally fleeing from to be in the U.S. though it could be argued that they are showing support for their heritage and culture.  and if that is the case that is fine . But I consider it ignorant if they are protesting to stay within this country which they are already in ILLEGALLY! It does not gain them any favor. Because in all REALITY they do not have the right to protest picket or march unless they are legally in the country. technically they should all be arrested and deported because they have no legal right to be here.
370487
They not only changed it to spanish, they changed the words. They already burn or flag and hang our flag upside down. They waved the Mexican flag during a lot of their protests. Some schools have stopped hanging the American flag and forbidden students from wearing clothes with any part of the American flag on their clothing all to keep from offending the Mexicans. It's nothing short of an attack of our country, not only by the illegal aliens, but those who seek to appease them.
1148788
When you become a US citizen you have to disavow allegiance to your birth country.Some people have a problem with that.
1126403
If you look at the statistics, the majority of illegal immigrants who are putting a strain on our reasources are Hispanics....and they are the first to protest that they aren't "getting enough rights."  Pathetic.  The majority make no effort to learn our language or our culture, they have been tearing down our flag and replacing it with theirs, and they are DOWNRIGHT RUDE.  Canada has always been a gret resource for the United States and the people who come from up north generally are friendly and make an effort to embrace our country.  On another note.....\n\nWe are closing our borders to terrorists and illegal immigrants on July 4th, and everyone everywhere can help! If you are interested or would like to participate, please visit our website for more information: http://www.getmycountryback.com... \n\nPlease help spread the word, tell a friend!!!!!!
340946
"There's nothing wrong with being proud of your country, but if you want to leave it so bad, that you do so illegally, that doesn't sound like being proud of the your country."-- I have been saying this sence this started..I totally agree with you..I guess people frome the other countries know that if they protest at their country they will be shot or something--but they know they can get away with it here in the LAND OF THE FREE--NOTHING LIKE STABBING LADY LIBERTY IN THE BACK
159150
They don't support but comply to country specific laws. To a certain extent it can be harmless, but when it is in clear violation of basic human rights then it becomes contentious.
630276
I actually believe they are hurting their cause because people notice the flags they are waving (they seemed better today than the past few weeks) but if your goal is to become a citizen of this country it in not a good idea to wave the flag of the country that you want to move from.\n\nThe amount of people shows how big of a problem that we do have and I believe that most people will view that as a threat and that we now need to act.\n\nNot a good move if you want to be an American
394408
As a hispanic I do find offense to it, not necessarily because of what it represents but because of the misinterpretation that it causes. It does cause some confusion to some...I mean why would a person who wants to become a U.S. citizen still have strong nationalism for the country that they wish to escape the hardships of? But from another perspective I believe that the Mexican flag provides comfort and familiarity to those that are on this journey. I think they should wave both.
223163
Great question.  I agree with you.  Mexicans were allowed to protest and NO ONE tried to stop them but the Minutemen assembled PEACEFULLY and they were threatened and abused.  Hmmm a little strange.  In Arizona, a mexican national raised his mexican flag above an American flag on GOVERNMENT property.  An American student took it down and burned it.  Here is my issue: the white kid is in trouble.  BUT hanging another country's flag above an American flag on GOVERNMENT property is an ACT OF WAR.  But the mexi isn't in trouble.  hmmmmmmmm I think we should react appropriately
381086
If you noticed, there were less Mexican flags flying during these protests (even though there were MANY) because the organizers (la raza) were getting them to give them their Mexican flags, and giving them American flags to wave during the march. In other words, they were trying to hide what they are really all about. They didn't want all of America to see all those Mexican flags, because they know that there will be massive backlash, like there had been previously. These organizers are not stupid. They are spin wizards and they are going to try and dress this up to look harmless. If they hadn't interceded you would have seen nothing but Mexican flags, because that is where the hearts of these protesters truly lies - in Mexico. I say send them AND their flags back to Mexico! Adios!
358582
Ah, now, it IS okay for another flag to fly above the US flag if it is on, say, embassy soil, which, while may be located in the US, is actually part of the country that the embassy is for.\n\nSo, if the Mexican embassy in the US flies its flag, its actually in their own country.\n\nThat not being the case, well, there is actually a LAW that states no other flag will fly higher than the US flag.
659937
Unless something's changed....flying another country's flag upside down, meant you conquered that country.\nPoor fools. Apparently they don't realize they're shooting themselves in the foot, and that a good number of people in this country are getting tired of them demanding "rights" that no one else has ever been granted.
196034
Yes, When people come here, we usualy say "Welcome" but when people have demonstrations on the streets and carry another country's flag ..I say get the "he** out of here before your thrown out. And I know thats not very Christian of me.But My family has been here since 1620 ( my dad's side) my mothers side is native american. I have served my country in the Military as my dad and his brothers did and his Father and his father all the way back to the revolutionary war. Many have spilled blood for this Country and the Flag. to have a bunch of prople come here and protest with their country's flag is Bullsh*t and it time we Stop it. Let'em stay in their country if they thinks it's so cool. I think most American's are just about fed up with it.  I mean people have a right o come here BUT support the country that gives you freedom. And it's not just Mexicans but everyone.
822584
Good question, I guess those who are on the losing end of an argument get all mad and take it out on others the only way they can. I have recieved several violation notices which I reply and argue my side. These people will try using the race card and name calling when they know that they are wrong. They have no other form of defense and they think we will back down. I will not. I am for my country enforcing it's soveriegn laws and policies.
1102207
I think they feel that by displaying the american flag(which is where they're not from) will make their culture magicaly dissappear. Which is crap because you yourself has to deny your culture, no one can take it away from you. I agree with you. I know people who want to be here and try hard to learn english and then you have others who could care less. what if the american all went to one other country and didn't try to do what they do. they wouldn't like that one bit.
637984
It is the height of ignorance for an illegal to come to the U.S. then wave the flag of the country they are fleeing in our faces...demanding the rights and largess of a nation they don't even respect.  The first act of an illegal is to break the law to enter.  From that act very little they do benefits anyone but themselves.
252170
Why is the Irish flag waved on St. Patrics day?  Because people who came from that country have a reason to unite under it, as does any American who respects their past.\nAre we at War with Mexico?\nGet over it.