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Teacher Puts Mexican Flag in Trash at High School

Teacher Puts Mexican Flag in Trash at High School RUPERT, Idaho - A big Double Barreled Salute to Clint Straatman. Mr. Straatman is a physical ed. Teacher at Minico High School in Rupert. On 5/5/08, one of his students, Froylan Camelo, brought a Mexican flag to school for Cinco de Mayo. It seems that Mr. Straatman took the flag from Camelo as he was changing for gym class. As expected, there appears to be some discrepancy between the two sides of the story, but the flag ended up undamaged in the trash can. Camelo retrieved the flag from the gargage can at the end of the school day. Straatman was concerned that the Hispanic students who brought flags to school would create a situation that would escalate into a problem.

According to Camelo, Straatman told him that we are in the United States and Not in Mexico. Straatman denies saying that, and says that Camelo misunderstood because he has poor English skills. Either way, Straatman deserves a Great Big Double Barreled Salute from me.

I've had my fill of this type of thing. This IS the United States. If you want to live in Mexico, head south.

Now, don't get me wrong. I don't think the Mexican flag belongs in the trash can, nor do I believe it belongs on display anywhere in the United States except at the Mexican Embassy, United Nations, or similar places and on special ceremonial occurrences. It definitely does not have any place being brandished about at a high school.

Of course, Camelo has been in contact with that useless anti-American group, the American Civil Liberties Union and is considering a lawsuit against Straatman. Give me a break. Straatman deserves the Teacher of the Year Award!
Until next time,
Recoil

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You are why the entire world despises your nation of inbred imbeciles.

Jesus Bush
Posted by Jesus Bush on May 8, 2008 8:37 AM

From Recoil
Thanks for leaving a comment.... you just reinforced the very reason for the existance of this blog...

Posted by Recoil on May 8, 2008 11:24 AM

People like you are the reason why most of the people in this nation are so hateful. This is the land of promise, of opportunity, and of (supposedly) equality. But it's people like you that make this country so difficult to equalize. At least that kid was proud of where he came from. Do you know where your heritage lies? Are you proud of it? Because I can tell you now, even though you may have been born in America, your ancestors were not and I bet you have no idea of your heritage. The only people in this nation that deserve to called American are the Native Americans. Not people like you who are too blind to see what is really good out there.
Posted by Fishy on May 10, 2008 4:39 PM

From Recoil
Yes, my ancestors immigrated to this country at some point. Since then we've fought in various wars since WWII to defend the freedom and create the country that this young man immigrated to.

No, most of the people in this nation are not hateful; we're just tired of the constant stream of illegal immigrants that pour across the borders and then do things like this young man did, or, complain about how hateful we are. If we're so bad, then feel free to exit the building, otherwise, come here legally and become an American.

I know and work with a lot of people who immigrated here legally - years ago, as well as just this year. They do not act this way, and if I asked them, they probably would not appreciated this young man's behavior any more than I do.

Actions like this student took serve no positive purpose whatsoever. My stance on this is not centered to the US either, you should show respect for the county you are in period. I have no problem with legal immigration. If you immigrate to this country, you become an American: if you don't want to become an American, don't immigrate here. Don't come to this country and try to make it into another country - that makes no sense, if that is your objective, you should return to your home country and make it a better country. If you come here, you become an American and American becomes first in your heart and your allegiance. You can still be intensely proud of your heritage, as you should be, but you're an American first. You don't fly another country's flag higher than the US Flag, or on the same flag pole. You don't display another country's flag in a manner that is disrespectful to this country (or whatever country you happen to be in). I don't really think you should paint another country's flag on your tailgate or side of your vehicle, but that's my personal opinion. If you're here illegally, then I do have an issue with your presence.
Posted by Recoil on May 10, 2008 5:35 PM

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