“[F]reedom of speech, in a space that claims to be as inclusive as possible can be interpreted as hate speech,” reads part of the bill.
So flying the American flag is being considered hate speech because it was flown during times of war. This is insane even for the California.
Our flag has been attacked quite a lot as of late. From an apartment building who wants it taken down because it might offend Muslims to the Air Force base that permits a gay version of the flag to fly on base, to the apartment complex that states that the American flag makes the grounds look bad, just to name a few.
The left has, in all their insanity, been successful at getting people to detest our own flag.
The Associated Students of University of California (ASUCI) passed a resolution March 3 that would remove the Stars & Stripes along with every other flag from the lobby of a complex housing the offices of the student government.
“Designing a culturally inclusive space aims to remove barriers that create undue effort and separation by planning and designing spaces that enable everyone to participate equally and confidentially,” read the resolution authored by Matthew Guevara.
The resolution passed 6-4. Two people abstained. Let me break down the vote for you — six unAmerican students, four patriots and two individuals who could have a career in House Republican leadership.
Guevara’s resolution, which was in dire need of an edit, rambled on about “paradigms of conformity” and “homogenized standards” and blah, blah, blah.
It sounds like Mr. Guevara could have a future career in community organizing or the Democratic party.
“The American flag has been flown in instances of colonialism and imperialism,” he bemoaned. “Flags not only serve as symbols of patriotism or weapons for nationalism, but also construct cultural mythologies and narratives that in turn charge nationalistic sentiments.”
I know, folks. I know it’s California. But this is beyond bizarre even for the yoga and granola crowd.
I reached out to the university for a comment and a very nice spokesperson (who seemed anxious for the weekend) assured me the university did not endorse the resolution.
She also told me the executive board of the student government association is going to meet this weekend and discuss the possibility of a veto.
Reza Zomorrodian, the ASUCI president and a young patriot, told me he was very upset over the student government’s actions and will push for a veto.
“It’s an attack on American values,” he said. “A lot of people want to come to the United States for a reason – it’s because of the freedoms we have.”
Zomorrodian told me the legislation was the result of a longstanding feud over the display of the American flag. He said unknown perpetrators kept taking down the flag and he would put it back up. The flag is currently folded and being protected in a vice president’s office.
“I’m really disappointed in our legislative council right now,” he said. “I’m firmly against what they did. I think it was a horrible idea.”
Zomorrodian said he wants the American public to know that UC Irvine is a patriotic campus.
“Only six people voted for this,” he said. “We have 22,000 undergrads here. Six people made this decision. The UC Irvine has made huge contributions to bettering this country. This is an elected body that made a decision for the whole and will suffer the consequences of making that decision.”
Mr. Zomorrodian sounds like a very nice young man who understands what the American flag represents — and I hope he musters the votes necessary to rehoist the Stars & Stripes.
As for the handful of un-American rabblerousers who’ve brought shame upon the campus of UC Irvine – I would offer these gentle words:
If you have a problem with the flag and what that flag stands for and the brave men and women who died for that flag – then you are more than welcome to pack your bags and haul your ungrateful buttocks across the border.
And one final thought about the vandals who keep taking down the flag in the dark of night. I wonder if Mr. Zomorrodian has considered asking the university’s ROTC program for help. I suspect a handful of young soldiers might be able to nip that problem in the bud.
i’m pretty sure University of CA receives federal funding and as such can’t refuse to fly the US flag. otherwise, it has to be totally private and receive NO federal or state funding. these students are in the wrong and should be challenged on this
They are so off base. The American Flag represents the freedom for all people who live here in the US. Are they going to demand all flags at the UN be taken down since the all represent the same thing to other nations? They need to get a grip on reality.
stupid students need to live elsewhere
These little ungrateful bastards want to hate on America while living here and reaping the benefits of this country, what a disgrace. You wouldn’t have a college to go to if we hadn’t fought in the wars we’ve been in or even the opportunity to choose your own career and the path of your future. If I was the parent of one of these students I would stop paying their tuition. There should be no public buildings or entities in this country that don’t fly the flag. Don’t like this country or what it stands for? Then LEAVE!
The Flag is the flag of the United States of America. Every country has its flag but now OUR AMERICAN Flag is offensive to all of these people from Other countries? Then why don’t they all go back where they came from so they never have to see it again? Oh No wait they want all the freedoms our country has to offer but pick and choose what they want or dont want.Now I know they want all the “Freebies” our country gives them but then they want to disrespect our Flag.Go to hell all you “Illegals” and “Communists”, and leave my country and Flag alone.