Please give me some adivce on banning the confederate flag from my high school?
823748
maybe because the rebels declared war on the united states???   the civil war was one of the most important and awesome victories the UNITED STATES has ever had.... just think if the confedarcy had won....we would all be stupid bubbas watching nascar and bangin our sisters
770059
They should be completely banned when EVERY race stops segregating themselves. Such as religous schools and all black. If ppl put more thought into the discrimination they bring to themselves we wouldn't live in a society that has as many barriers as this. And no, I am not racist.
589897
Confederate Flag was part of American history. Duh
381833
Here's everything you need to know about flag etiquette. http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagetiq.html
287260
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!
381652
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
231625
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.....
407932
i'm not sure. i don't think that schools are supposed to put up any signs, but i guess they are assuming that every one going to vote yes, whatever you guys were voting for. it was probably beneficial to the school if everyone voted yes, and they didn't want anyone discouraged.
974973
What school do you attend?  Why are they giving out assignments based on their political beliefs?   That is unconstitutional, and a violation of your rights to academic freedom.  If I was you and some azzhole teacher gave me an assignment on "What was the worst thing Bush or Republicans did in 2003" I would report them to the Dept. of Education and call in to some conservative talk-show hosts.  They can help you.\nAnother kid in Colorado tape-recorded his teacher who went off on an anti-American rant.  You should do the same.
808391
It would be helpful if you had given info. on why they banned water in class.  \n\nOtherwise, have you \n\n--Approached the school board and/or the donor/patron board if it's a private school?  \n\n--Spoken to your parents individually about this and that you want their support and why.  \n\n--Organized a meeting of parents as a group and stated to them why.  \n\n--Prepare a petition for students to sign and present to the administration.  \n\n--Consider asking parents to sign a petition as well.  \n\n--If all else fails, then yes, organize a mass protest of all students.  Be aware that there probably will be negative reactions and consequences.  Try to think through all the possibilities and prepare yourselves to remain committed and united for the long haul and you'll have a good shot.
110293
They obviously need to have a high degree of oversight, but to leave it totally to the community can do a great disservice to its students.  All you need is enough short-sighted individuals determined to "fix" schools and the next thing you know they're burning books and teaching religion.  Censorship never taught anyone anything, expcept that the suppression of ideas is dangerous.\n\nMaintaining high academic standards and an unbiased curriculum is everyone's responsibility.
185758
Talk to the principal of the school.  I'm sure they can arrange something.\n\nSue them if they don't see things your way.
70308
The original point was after the civil war to get the confederates to pledge their allegiance to the united states.  The original purpose was for the individual to renounce the Confederacy.  Based on this, I would say no that it should not be restored to its original meaning.
564451
Read up on the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the forced integration of southern schools in the sixties, the Emancipation Proclamation, the abolishment of "Jim Crow" laws, and 13th and 14th Amendments to the Constitution.  The Federal Government can, has, and does do things to stop racism and limit the abilities of racists to oppress others.  You can find all of this information at\n\nhttp://www.wikipedia.org
1007790
Conservatives usually don't try to convert others. Instead, they either rant to vent their own spleens or else they preach to the choir. However, although I support the ACLU, I don't think it's right to deny a student the right to talk about God at his high school graduation. After all, the student is simply expressing himself, and not the views of his school or the government that funds his school. I don't think that his mentioning God in any way violates the separation of church and state.
778799
Report her for sexual harrassment or set her up. "She molested me." You could make a petition or talk to the school board. BOycott the school. Don't forget to get a permit.
627669
You can google "Confederate Myth" and gt a couple million hits, so you can take your pick. Try it because it works all the time.