Fist off, I do not know what it is like outside the US as I've never been outside the US. I know what is said on the news and what not, but I take all that with a grain of salt. But suffice it to say, I want to make it clear that this is specifically about something that has happened here in the US.
Earlier this month a group of students were suspended from their school. Now this in of itself is not unusual, but these particular students were suspended because they were wearing flag t-shirts, hats, bandanna's, etc.
Any guess where I would have a problem with this?
US Students, in a US School, wearing articles of clothing that show off the US flag... And the reasoning behind this? It was on the 5th of May.
Now again, this is specifically about how this was handled within the US, and I have complete respect for other cultures and their traditions/holidays. The issue I have is that this school has basically said it is offensive to show the American flag during the holiday of another country, and I find that concept completely ridiculous. In my eyes it would be like me going to France, and being offended at seeing the French flag on July 4th. And to be perfectly honest, I would hope the French would look at me and say "Sorry, you're outta luck, this is France." Just like I think we should be saying the same thing here.
Anyway, I could probably say more, but I don't want to go completely overboard. I hope everyone has a wonderful day.
