Do you think it's bad to wear Patriotic clothing on Cinco de Mayo

[DucatiDragster]

Those teens were just wanting to start trouble and the principal feared for their safety and took proper action. Regardless showing patriotism is fine.

 

[packer43064]

wow.... I can't see this going anywhere productive.

I voted this shouldn't be a problem. Its not an American holiday is it ?
Sure Hispanics might celebrate it in America but why does that mean someone can't wear an American flag in AMERICA ?

America is the best country in the world. Be proud !

Taylor Carswell

Not a federal holiday.Found this though, which is perfectly fine.

On June 7, 2005, the U.S. Congress issued a Concurrent Resolution calling on the President of the United States to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe Cinco de Mayo with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

I could accept that if it were a religous or strictly cultural holiday, but it is a point of national pride involving a military victory. Good for them, but why should anyone not of that nation care? If I'm supposed to grin and bear it when they replace an American flag with a Mexican one (in America) on May 5th then my shirt should have absolutely no bearing on anyone. If I went to Mexico on Presidents day, hung US flags everywhere, threw a huge party, and expected everyone to agree with me I'd probably get shot.

They replace our flag for a day..... lol

 

[mgk]

you should have no problem with it if you do you should rethink your priorities. I would have no problem with people wearing the mexican flag or irish flag on the 4th of july. Just as I would have no problem with people wearing any flag on any holiday even the confederate flag.

This is the United States you have the freedom to express your views but there is nothing to protect you from being offended, which is how it should because anything will offend somebody.

I think the principal probably should be reprimanded for this.

 

[tcarswell]

"On June 7, 2005, the U.S. Congress issued a Concurrent Resolution calling on the President of the United States to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe Cinco de Mayo with appropriate ceremonies and activities."

This to me means people that they shouldn't be shooting at their parades. It doesn't mean a soccer mom has to take an American flag to support our troops of her minivan. Nor does it mean anyone should think twice about wearing our countries flag in any way shape or form.

This wasn't directed at you packer Rather at the folks that live in AMERICA that think a flag is a disgrace on another countries holiday.

Also Oddball great post buddy ! Always an intellectual touch

 

[Warborg]

Let's see...wearing "my" countries' flag on the soil I was born on... Uh, yea. There is no disrespect behind it.

 

[hamato_yoshii]

I'm having a hard time, thinking of any time, that it would be inappropriate in America, to wear an American flag.



Unless of course, you think wearing an American flag on your person is inappropriate, but thats another argument.

 

[krichardson]

I could accept that if it were a religous or strictly cultural holiday, but it is a point of national pride involving a military victory. Good for them, but why should anyone not of that nation care?

...And if it is not that big of a deal in the country where it was started then why is it even observed in this one?

 

[krzr3000]

Don't go thinking that this holiday is big in Mexico. It's not. It's celebrated more in the US than in Mexico. And, Cinco de Mayo can't compare to Independence Day. Mexico's Independence day is in the beginning of November and is called Dio De Los Muertos. The actual event leading to Cinco de Mayo is a 4 hour battle, in Puebla MX against the french occupation of the state of Puebla in 1862.

Dio De Los Muertos translates to "day of the dead" and is a holiday to remember those who have died. Mexican independence day is in september.

 

[krzr3000]

...And if it is not that big of a deal in the country where it was started then why is it even observed in this one?

Because its an excuse to drink, eat...and party. Its like a $hallmark$ holiday for mexican restaurants, bars, and liquor stores. Its kind of ironic as there is a negative stereotype put on mexican people.

 

[Just Prince]

Cinco De Mayo is a Mexican holiday the commemorates their victory in battle over France. They only reason it is celebrated in the USA is because it gives people a reason to partake in one of America's favorite pass times drinking. It is never wrong to wear a shirt with the US flag in the United States on any day!