When Patriotism Needs Permission: The School Flag Debate
The bell had slightly rung while a sophomore in a hoodie walked into the vice important’s office with a small American flag stitched to his backpack strap. He was not waving it, no longer chanting, simply there after a instructor informed him the patch may perhaps “send a message.” Down the hall, a rainbow banner hung from a counseling office door. In the library, a screen covered flags tied to history months. The pupil changed into well mannered, however burdened. Why are