Would you show support for a high school senior who was asked to remove the U.S. flag from his truck?

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 21:47:02 -0400

In South Carolina a high school senior was asked to remove the American flag from his truck. In response students, parents of students, and veterans all came to the school with American flags displayed on their cars and trucks.

The school retracted their request for the flag to be removed from student's vehicles as long as it did not cause any driving hazards.

http://www.wtsp.com/story/news/2015/05/14/senior-asked-to-take-down-american-flag-school-responds/27337709/

Senior asked to take down American flag, school responds

A high school in York County has spoken out after students protested Thursday morning when a senior said he was asked to remove an American flag from his pick-up truck.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 29 at 2015 9:48 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 21:48:48 -0400

Definitely!

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Oct 29 at 2015 9:49 PM

SSgt Alex Robinson — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 21:49:13 -0400

Yes... first and foremost the display of our flag is covered under freedom of speech!

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Oct 29 at 2015 9:49 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 21:49:21 -0400

Yes I certainly would CPT Private RallyPoint Member. I am glad to learn that his fellow students and veterans came out to support his display of the American flag.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 29 at 2015 9:53 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 21:53:09 -0400

What in the Hell is wrong with our education system?

Response by SSG Michael Scott made Oct 29 at 2015 9:54 PM

SSG Michael Scott — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 21:54:19 -0400

Yes, I would
The Army colors, to show the world that we are true. Red stands for the blood we shed, white stands for we will fighr, and blue to show the world that we are true.

Response by LTC John Shaw made Oct 29 at 2015 10:03 PM

LTC John Shaw — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 22:03:17 -0400

CPT Private RallyPoint Member I am happy to see the school did the right thing.

Response by PO2 William Smith made Oct 29 at 2015 10:05 PM

PO2 William Smith — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 22:05:24 -0400

You bet I would!

Response by PV2 Scott Goodpasture made Oct 29 at 2015 10:09 PM

PV2 Scott Goodpasture — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 22:09:16 -0400

Awesome

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Oct 29 at 2015 10:13 PM

CSM Michael J. Uhlig — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 22:13:19 -0400

Another flag to display....and, IF YOU WANT IT!

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 29 at 2015 10:13 PM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 22:13:35 -0400

We trap ourselves with the "If I allow this I have to allow that"

It is nuts.

Response by COL Charles Williams made Oct 29 at 2015 10:57 PM

COL Charles Williams — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 22:57:45 -0400

Yes

Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 29 at 2015 10:59 PM

1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 22:59:59 -0400

Leave your flag up. Be strong.

Response by SSG Thomas Gallegos made Oct 29 at 2015 11:16 PM

SSG Thomas Gallegos — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 23:16:21 -0400

Hell yes I'd support this young man. This is getting out of hand. This is the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. I don't give a damn if our flag offends any one not from here it's our Flag and we shouldn't have to back down to anyone especially those that are not citizens. Matter of fact if my Flag offends you kiss my butt and LEAVE!

Response by Capt Mark Strobl made Oct 30 at 2015 12:02 AM

Capt Mark Strobl — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 00:02:23 -0400

While I'm not a fan of flags being displayed in the back of pick-up trucks, I do fully support Freedom of Expression and ALL of our embodied 1st Amendment rights. Sounds to me like some school administrators in South Carolina got a Civics lesson.

Response by SSG Keven Lahde made Oct 30 at 2015 12:15 AM

SSG Keven Lahde — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 00:15:33 -0400

What is wrong with our damn country these days? It seems like we can't display Old Glory anywhere anymore without someone complaining about it. It just pisses me off that we are not allowed to fly it with PRIDE!!! Thank you CPT Private RallyPoint Member for another great article!!!

Response by LTJG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 30 at 2015 3:20 AM

LTJG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 03:20:15 -0400

100% support him!!!

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 30 at 2015 7:17 AM

PO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 07:17:16 -0400

Yes, It is on his property or his dad or mom's property ...

Response by SSG Buddy Kemper made Oct 30 at 2015 7:18 AM

SSG Buddy Kemper — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 07:18:51 -0400

Yes I would.

Response by WO1 Jerry (JW) Brown made Oct 30 at 2015 7:21 AM

WO1 Jerry (JW) Brown — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 07:21:58 -0400

Freedom begins with expressing it. When any group tries to repress or restrict anything we all should be concerned. We are only as free as we demand to be.

Response by SSG Gerhard S. made Oct 30 at 2015 7:30 AM

SSG Gerhard S. — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 07:30:28 -0400

I suspect CPT L S would approve of having the flag prohibited so long as someone (students voting on it would make it even more exciting) held a vote to have it removed?

Response by SGT Francis Wright made Oct 30 at 2015 7:41 AM

SGT Francis Wright — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 07:41:03 -0400

CPT M Cannonie, I think that the school, teachers, and the administration should stick to educating and student safety. The American Flag is our flag; and our youth should be able to display it proudly.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 30 at 2015 8:21 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 08:21:01 -0400

WTFO!!??
At some point... LAWMAKERS MUST ask themselves this very question!

Response by CH (MAJ) William Beaver made Oct 30 at 2015 8:49 AM

CH (MAJ) William Beaver — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 08:49:12 -0400

Yes I would

Response by SGT David T. made Oct 30 at 2015 8:51 AM

SGT David T. — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 08:51:29 -0400

I firmly believe that someone has the right to display the flag of this nation at anytime that choose so long as the excessive of that right does not infringe upon the rights of another. Being offended by something is not infringement. If someone is offended by the display of flag they simply shouldn't look at it.

Response by SSG Audwin Scott made Oct 30 at 2015 9:43 AM

SSG Audwin Scott — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 09:43:58 -0400

Are we not Americian? When was it against the law to fly the American flag?

Response by LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow made Oct 30 at 2015 10:38 AM

LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 10:38:04 -0400

unreal

Response by SrA Edward Vong made Oct 30 at 2015 10:53 AM

SrA Edward Vong — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 10:53:45 -0400

I would if it was a sticker, I don't like the way that looks so I will not support it.

But I won't fight against it either.

Response by LTJG Robert M. made Oct 30 at 2015 12:04 PM

LTJG Robert M. — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 12:04:23 -0400

ABSOLUTELY!!

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 30 at 2015 12:21 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 12:21:54 -0400

Actually it shouldn't be any concern to the school if it is a driving hazard or what is on his personal vehicle. I believe a driving hazard or vehicle regulation would be up to the South Carolina DMV to decide. Either way I believe the school over stepped their authority.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 30 at 2015 12:36 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 12:36:50 -0400

I think his patriotism is awesome. Shame on the school for trying to take that away from him.

Response by SPC David S. made Oct 30 at 2015 12:46 PM

SPC David S. — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 12:46:03 -0400

Glad he stood his ground on this one - well done.

Response by Cpl Terry Fowler made Oct 30 at 2015 6:48 PM

Cpl Terry Fowler — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 18:48:06 -0400

They need to stop this political correctness Its your right to fly the flag if you want to people better wake up before all our rights are taken away

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Oct 30 at 2015 7:11 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 19:11:27 -0400

Yes, is this not a symbol of America?

Response by SPC Michael Dugan made Oct 31 at 2015 11:45 AM

SPC Michael Dugan — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 11:45:12 -0400

At the drop of a hat I would.

Response by COL Ted Mc made Oct 31 at 2015 2:19 PM

COL Ted Mc — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 14:19:08 -0400

CPT Private RallyPoint Member - Captain; Yes I would. I'd also recommend that he fly smaller flags for safety reasons.

On the other hand, and without intending to be insulting (although some are going to take it that way), I find that the degree to which the flag is flown is somewhat offensive. A used car lot doesn't really need to fly ten flags - one is sufficient if flown sincerely and not merely as an advertising gimmick in an attempt to persuade you that one used car dealer is more "patriotic" than another so that you will buy your used car from them.

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 31 at 2015 4:58 PM

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 16:58:32 -0400

Noone should be forced to remove the flag.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 31 at 2015 5:01 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 17:01:38 -0400

Absolutely Ma'am.

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 31 at 2015 6:38 PM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 18:38:11 -0400

The way it's written and the way you present it make it seem like he was told to remove it because it's the American flag, when in fact it was in keeping with the school's policy not to allow any flags at all on vehicles.

Considering that it's policy and was made with the right idea in mind, no, I would not support the student. I'd tell him to follow the rules like everybody else.

Response by CAPT Tom Bersson made Oct 31 at 2015 7:53 PM

CAPT Tom Bersson — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 19:53:25 -0400

what is the other flag that he has in the back of his truck? I could not tell from the photo in the article.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 31 at 2015 8:13 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 20:13:45 -0400

After looking at the pictures, I don't see the flag per'se, as a problem. However, the size of the flag could cause a viewing hazard in the vehicle. Those two flags blowing in the wind can cause him to not see what is behind him. Now, I can't actually see if he has them ancored to not fly. If this is the case, the school needs to leave him alone.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 31 at 2015 9:54 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 21:54:45 -0400

Same thing happened with a middle schooler in California on his bicycle. I'm outraged at this kind of thing although I find it suprising to hear about that kind of thing in South Carolina.

Response by TSgt John Temblador, PI, CIPA made Nov 1 at 2015 1:19 AM

TSgt John Temblador, PI, CIPA — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 01:19:28 -0400

Response by Capt Richard I P. made Nov 1 at 2015 10:44 AM

Capt Richard I P. — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 10:44:52 -0500

The flags are pretty big. It was probably about size not meaning. But I am a proponent of free speech in all ways.

Response by LTC Christopher Sands made Nov 1 at 2015 11:45 AM

LTC Christopher Sands — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 11:45:10 -0500

Hell, yes!

Response by SGT Scott Bell made Nov 1 at 2015 2:46 PM

SGT Scott Bell — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 14:46:34 -0500

Yes i will

Response by SSG V. Michelle Woods made Nov 1 at 2015 6:16 PM

SSG V. Michelle Woods — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 18:16:25 -0500

I would absolutely stand up for this student. I am just glad they protested peacefully and the school relented on their policy. That is how America is supposed to work.

Response by SSG Gerhard S. made Nov 1 at 2015 8:58 PM

SSG Gerhard S. — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 20:58:23 -0500

In a word, YES.

Response by Cpl James Waycasie made Nov 4 at 2015 3:13 PM

Cpl James Waycasie — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 15:13:42 -0500

Sounds like a good Senior to me. If I lived close by I would be right there with him.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 23 at 2016 5:22 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 23 Jan 2016 17:22:43 -0500

I would file a formal complaint to the US Attorney office in their region and ask for assistance on the issue.