I always wonder about those folks running aound waving the Mexican flag because they are pissed off they might not be able to stay in the U.S. If they're so hip on being Mexican go back to Mexico. Having pride in your heritage is one thing but isn't this kind of like biting the hand that feeds you?

Reminds me of something that happened in San Francisco a few years back. A bunch of students walked out of several, predominantly Hispanic, high schools demanding that a class in Mexican history be taught-in Spanish. They claimed that the school system was denying them a chance to learn about their heritage and culture. Fortunately this was before the big pc craze got too far out of hand and the Superintendant actually had some balls. He made one statement saying that this was America and American history would be taught. If the students didn't like it they didn't need to come back. End of story. That pretty much put an end to it and the kids were back in class the next day.

That being said, I actually agree with the decision of the school officials for not allowing the students to wave American flags around. Their primary responsibility is to ensure student safety, not promote patriotism. The ban was on all flags, not just American ones. I see this as being the same as not allowing students to wear gang colors. They're just trying to prevent a potential volitile situation between two opposing groups. Whether these groups wear red and blue or wave Mexiacn flags and American flags is irrelevant. And, I'm sure this ban was just for the kids and that the official Flag was still proudly displayed outside of the school.