Fed Judge: Calif. School Was Right to Forbid Students’ American Flag T-Shirts on Cinco de Mayo

The Blaze ^ | 11/11/11 | Billy Hallowell

[CharlesThe Hammer]

Should public school officials have the right to prevent students from wearing pro-American garb on Cinco de Mayo?

This question has been at the heart of a California court battle between the Morgan Hill Unified School District and students who were told by a principal and assistant principal that they could not wear American flag t-shirts on the Mexican holiday back in 2010.

Following the incident, a lawsuit against the district was launched by the students and their families. This week, the case came to a close, with a federal judge ruling against the students — a blow that is likely to infuriate some free speech advocates.

According to U. S. District Court Judge James Ware, the district did not violate the students’ first amendment rights. The judge also found that officials‘ concern over the potential violence that could be incited by the students’ pro-American outfits justified the school’s actions

[NFHale]

No problem, 4L.

[NFHale]

“...formerly the greatest country on Earth...”

No “former” about it, brother.

We just need to take out the trash.

That little bit o’ house cleaning started in Nov 2010. We’ll continue it in November 2012.

Failing that, well, there’s historical precedents already laid down...

[Mich Patriot]

True enough, sir. Ready for whatever.

[Louis Foxwell]

Thank you for the correction. I really must stop believing every poster on FR.
A victorious battle against Napoleon’s invading troops on May 5 is certainly an historic event. I wonder how many Mexicans know that May 5 does not celebrate Mexican independence. We do not celebrate victory in the war of 1812. That would be a comparable celebration.
US citizens should use May 5 to celebrate a much desired victory over the invading hordes from Mexico. That too would be a comparable celebration.