With that kind of sentiment, you'd have stuck up for the Brits against the "Boston Tea Party."
No, there is a difference here. Two totally different acts. The Hispanic student is protesting about allowing illegals in unfettered. This kid took the flag and burned it. There was no oppressive government involved. To irk you more, I respect the other kid's right to protest, and the kid who burned the flag's right to do so as well. Both though must realize that they crossed lines, and must pay for that. I just happen to disagree with the Hispanic kid, and totally agree with Travis.