Patriotism Banned

Protest about 'illegal' immigrants -- you know the ones that demonstrate love of this country by flying another country's flag and the US flag upside down -- has led to a school banning anything that might be considered patriotic... Hep, I can see how these 'illegal' immigrants are good for America -- sure I am buying it!

Tensions Prompt School To Alter Dress Code

Students at Shaw Heights Middle School are no longer allowed to wear anything that is patriotic, including camouflage pants, because they have become a political symbol for a version of patriotism, CBS4 reports.
"It upsets me that we cannot support our troops -- the military," said Kirsten Golgart, an eighth grader who was told she'd be suspended if she didn't change her clothes. "We can't support our country. If we're American, I think we should be proud to be an American."

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