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Midlands teacher accused of stomping on American flag in class
10 Wis TV ^ | Jan 08, 2013 4:01 PM CST | Jennifer Emert

Posted on 01/09/2013 5:58:57 PM PST by tje

CHAPIN, SC (WIS) -

At least one parent calls the actions of a Chapin High School English teacher disrespectful and unpatriotic.

The Lexington-Richland District 5 teacher is accused of throwing down the American flag and stomping on it in front of his honors English classes.

When Michael Copeland overheard his teenager talking about what her honors II English teacher did with the flag in their classroom, he pressed for details.

"He drew a couple of symbols, like one of them was a cross, and he said, 'What does this represent,' and everybody said, 'Christianity,'" said Copeland.

"Then he proceeds to take down the American flag, and said, 'This is a symbol, but it's only a piece of cloth. It doesn't mean anything,' and then he throws it down on the floor and then stomps on it, repeatedly."

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Hope he loses his job.
1 posted on 01/09/2013 5:58:59 PM PST by tje
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To: tje

Your hope is not the reality since obama has been president. My guess he will get a raise.


2 posted on 01/09/2013 6:03:49 PM PST by svcw (Why is one cell on another planet considered life, and in the womb it is not.)
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America sure is taking a lot of hits from the ungrateful piggies currently living here enjoying the good life. If they don’t like it, they really need to go look for a country to live in that suits their commie piggy lifestyle.


3 posted on 01/09/2013 6:05:43 PM PST by FlingWingFlyer (Impeach Obama Now.)
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To: tje
"Hope he loses his job."

Couldn't agree more!

"There is a code of ethics for teachers that talks about professional conduct,

Though we're all guaranteed the right to free speech this teacher crossed that ethical line.

4 posted on 01/09/2013 6:05:53 PM PST by jazusamo ("Mercy to the guilty is cruelty to the innocent." -- Adam Smith)
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Now, Obama will have him appointed as Hagel’s right hand man since Hagel seems to think that the US is a aggressor/bully. I hope the parents protest this pathetic person ( to be fired) because he is supposed to be teaching the basics of education not passing indoctrination of his own beliefs/dislikes onto the students.


5 posted on 01/09/2013 6:06:52 PM PST by Christie at the beach (I like Newt. Our nation's foundation is under attack.)
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To: FlingWingFlyer

we need to bring back tarring and feathering


6 posted on 01/09/2013 6:07:56 PM PST by alchemist54 ((for those who fight for it freedom has a taste the protected will never know))
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To: tje
No gun for him.

7 posted on 01/09/2013 6:12:36 PM PST by BitWielder1 (Corporate Profits are better than Government Waste)
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the father should publish his name on the internet so Americans can tell the POS what they think of him...
8 posted on 01/09/2013 6:18:03 PM PST by Chode (American Hedonist - *DTOM* -ww- NO Pity for the LAZY)
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Only one parent complained???

Bet they said to him “Well Mr. Smith you are the only one that has complained about this.” (parent intimidation training kicking in)

So how about Mr. Smith strolls down to the classroom and does to the teacher the same thing he did to the flag.

Now there is a good lesson to learn boys and girls. There can be consequences for actions.

9 posted on 01/09/2013 7:01:03 PM PST by Captain7seas (Fire Jane Lubchenco)
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To: AdmSmith; AnonymousConservative; Berosus; bigheadfred; Bockscar; ColdOne; Convert from ECUSA; ...

Thanks tje.
This is a symbol, but it's only a piece of cloth. It doesn't mean anything.
Hanging's too good for the a##hole.


10 posted on 01/09/2013 7:03:27 PM PST by SunkenCiv (Fake answers for people who don't ask enough questions.)
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I wonder how liberals would react if I were to desecrate the UN flag? With outrage, I’m sure.


11 posted on 01/09/2013 7:30:27 PM PST by Hardastarboard (Bringing children to America without immigration documents is child abuse. Let's end it.)
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http://www.lexrich5.org/ChapinHS.cfm

Chapin High School NJROTC Ranks #1 in the Nation!

The Department of the Navy evaluated over 600 programs across the
country and Chapin High School was selected as
the 2012 Navy League Most Outstanding (BEST) Unit.


12 posted on 01/09/2013 7:35:07 PM PST by DUMBGRUNT (The best is the enemy of the good!)
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What would happen if a student-or anyone-threw a Koran,or an Islamic flag, down and stomped on it the same way? We all should start using these tactics and expect the same understanding and permission. DEMAND IT! One teacher? How about hundreds stomping the Koran in public?


13 posted on 01/09/2013 7:56:58 PM PST by ClearBlueSky
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What would happen if a student-or anyone-threw a Koran,or an Islamic flag, down and stomped on it the same way?

Or burned a cross.....

14 posted on 01/09/2013 7:58:16 PM PST by tacticalogic ("Oh, bother!" said Pooh, as he chambered his last round.)
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To: Hardastarboard

No doubt about it, they’d have fits and go on about how wonderful the UN is.


15 posted on 01/09/2013 8:22:28 PM PST by jazusamo ("Mercy to the guilty is cruelty to the innocent." -- Adam Smith)
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To: tje

Typical MSM - don’t name the teacher.


16 posted on 01/09/2013 8:54:19 PM PST by expat1000
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Hope he loses his job.

Probably more likely to become a regional director...

17 posted on 01/10/2013 3:27:27 AM PST by trebb (Allies no longer trust us. Enemies no longer fear us.)
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