Colorado elementary school lowers US flag, places Saudi flag above it

[Fury]

Fury as elementary school lowers American flag...and replaces it with Saudi Arabian one

By Paul Bentley
Last updated at 9:46 PM on 5th September 2011


Parents of children at an elementary school in Colorado are furious after the American flag was lowered at the multi-cultural school and replaced with a Saudi Arabian flag.

As the tenth anniversary of 9/11 approaches, someone at Bauder Elementary School in Fort Collins appears to have lowered the American symbol while raising that of the Muslim country in its place.  

The flag is thought to have initially been hung at the school as one of many posted around the site in recognition of the various nationalities represented by the young students.



The school's principal insisted the flag was not raised by a member of staff in order to disrespect the American flag - and said the American flag immediately was returned to its prominent position when the issue came to his attention.

But parents argue the display was a direct violation of federal law, which states: 'No other flag or pennant should be placed above, or, if on same level, to the right of the flag of the United States of America.'

They argue it's the result of the effect a growing Muslim population is having on the area.

A photograph of the Saudi Arabian flag was taken by a concerned local and first posted on the Greeley Report blog.

'We realise this is an extremely sensitive time with us getting close to the 10th anniversary of 9/11,' the school's principal, Brian Carpenter said.

'Bauder Elementary School serves a diverse international population of students. As a means of recognising the varied nationalities of students, flags from the students’ respective countries fly within the school’s center lobby.

'The American flag always sits highest in the centre of a window alcove with the other nation flags being tilted from a lower position.'

He insisted no one at the school had created the display and added: 'The American flag is very important to us and this country so we treat it with respect.'

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2033942/Fury-elementary-school-lowers-American-flag--replaces-Saudi-Arabian-one.html#ixzz1X8L4ILHb


Bow down to the sword of Islam, plebes! Disgusting.

[Straw Man]

Fury as elementary school lowers American flag...and replaces it with Saudi Arabian one

By Paul Bentley
Last updated at 9:46 PM on 5th September 2011


Parents of children at an elementary school in Colorado are furious after the American flag was lowered at the multi-cultural school and replaced with a Saudi Arabian flag.

As the tenth anniversary of 9/11 approaches, someone at Bauder Elementary School in Fort Collins appears to have lowered the American symbol while raising that of the Muslim country in its place.  

The flag is thought to have initially been hung at the school as one of many posted around the site in recognition of the various nationalities represented by the young students.



The school's principal insisted the flag was not raised by a member of staff in order to disrespect the American flag - and said the American flag immediately was returned to its prominent position when the issue came to his attention.

But parents argue the display was a direct violation of federal law, which states: 'No other flag or pennant should be placed above, or, if on same level, to the right of the flag of the United States of America.'

They argue it's the result of the effect a growing Muslim population is having on the area.

A photograph of the Saudi Arabian flag was taken by a concerned local and first posted on the Greeley Report blog.
'We realise this is an extremely sensitive time with us getting close to the 10th anniversary of 9/11,' the school's principal, Brian Carpenter said.

'Bauder Elementary School serves a diverse international population of students. As a means of recognising the varied nationalities of students, flags from the students’ respective countries fly within the school’s center lobby.

'The American flag always sits highest in the centre of a window alcove with the other nation flags being tilted from a lower position.'

He insisted no one at the school had created the display and added: 'The American flag is very important to us and this country so we treat it with respect.'

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2033942/Fury-elementary-school-lowers-American-flag--replaces-Saudi-Arabian-one.html#ixzz1X8L4ILHb


Bow down to the sword of Islam, plebes! Disgusting.

I thought this would have been the flag pole in front of the school and not some picture of a few tiny flags inside some room.   

The flag makes and easy target for phony baloney "controversy"

[Soul Crusher]

No wonder Cali is collapsing w people like yourself soiling that state w such stupidity. 

[Straw Man]

No wonder Cali is collapsing w people like yourself soiling that state w such stupidity. 

absolutely

you got it

because of some random picture of a few tiny flags, supposedly inside a school

[Soul Crusher]

absolutely

you got it

because of some random picture of a few tiny flags, supposedly inside a school

Symbol of national rot and decline, which you far leftists crave for.   

[Straw Man]

Symbol of national rot and decline, which you far leftists crave for.   

just so I make sure I understand correctly

you're calling the flag a symbol of national rot and decline ?

[Soul Crusher]

just so I make sure I understand correctly

you're calling the flag a symbol of national rot and decline ?

Placing another flag over the USA flag, especially under a situation like this, yes, death by a thousand cuts. 

[Straw Man]

Placing another flag over the USA flag, especially under a situation like this, yes, death by a thousand cuts.  

how do you know the person who took the photo didn't place the flags that way

how do you know who did it and what does a picture of a couple of flags inside some room get you so riled up

like I said, when I saw the headline I assumed it was the flag in front of the school and in some kind of ceremony they "lowered" the  US flag and raised a Saudi flag

why does some stupid internet story get you so worked up?

[Agnostic007]

Silly.... I've seen the American Flag raised up in front of a courthouse upside down by mistake. Once it was realized it was fixed. Shit happens. I too thought it was the flag out in front of the school.. much to do about nothing really.. person taking the pic probably set it up

[Straw Man]

Placing another flag over the USA flag, especially under a situation like this, yes, death by a thousand cuts.  

if you think this pic is truly a "sign" of something then I refer you back to my many posts where I suggest that you might, maybe, just be crazy or well on the way