University of California Bans the American Flag as ‘Offensive’

by Warner Todd Huston | March 6, 2015 5:13 pm

The Associated Students of University of California, Irvine (ASUCI) have decided that the American flag is “offensive” and has now banned Old Glory from the “inclusive space” on campus.

Once again we see the idiocy, anti-Americanism and loathing for the USA[1] that our colleges are teaching our kids.

The bill, R50-70, was authored by Social Ecology Representative Matthew Guevara, and accuses all flags, especially, the American flag, of being “symbols of patriotism or weapons for nationalism.”

“[F]lags construct paradigms of conformity and sets [sic] homogenized standards for others to obtain which in this country typically are idolized as freedom, equality, and democracy.”

The legislation argues that flags may be interpreted differently; the American flag, for example, can represent “American exceptionalism and superiority,” as well as oppression.

“[T]he American flag has been flown in instances of colonialism and imperialism,” the bill continues, arguing that “symbolism has negative and positive aspects that are interpreted differently by individuals.”

The anti-flag hanging bill adds that free speech, such as flags in inclusive spaces, can be interpreted as hate speech.

“[F]reedom of speech, in a space that aims to be as inclusive as possible[,] can be interpreted as hate speech,” the bill reads.

Parents if you are sending your sons and daughters to an American university you are most certainly aiding in their anti-American indoctrination.

Endnotes:
  1. the idiocy, anti-Americanism and loathing for the USA: http://www.campusreform.org/?ID=6335

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