This past few days living in the Central Valley of California there has been a news story that has Taken over on most of the broadcasting stations. In Denair a little Town just south of my Hometown, a school principle took it upon himself to tell Cody, a 13 year old at the Middle School in Denair that he could not ride to school with his bike if he was flying the American Flag... This decision created a out pour of Support for Cody as parents, Students and residents of all over the United States started showing support for Cody. The news Story brought me to tears this morning as I watched tears role down the cheeks of a precious young man that just wanted to do the patriotic thing and Fly the flag in celebration of Veterans Day. The school has since apologized and is allowing Cody to fly the flag on his bike, but all of this leads you to really think.
Living in a area that is culturally diverse, we see flags flying from many countries. We have Portugal, Mexico, and many others in this area. Flying your cultural flag is a right. You do those things at home where you are teaching your children about your Heritage, but let's face it. You are living in the United States for a reason. That reason was to give your families, kids a better chance of a prosperous tomorrow.
The principle was acting out of protection of Cody as during Cinco D' Mayo some students rallied and brought their Heritage flags to school and some other kids did not like it. Well my opinion is, The school is in America, Specific cultural personal celebration should happen at home.
I am Proud of Cody for standing up for this country and would hope that more children would do the same.
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