Editor,
It has come to my attention that my youngest great nephew was told by North County High School officials in Bonne Terre that he couldn't have the American and Confederate Flags in HIS vehicle because somebody said it offended them. He is standing his ground because it is his First Amendment right to do so.
Do they no longer teach the Constitution in these schools anymore? In the simplest explanation possible, this is our First Amendment rights. The First Amendment to the United States Constitution is a part of the United States Bill of Rights that protects freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of assembly, freedom of the press, and right to petition.
This is the problem we have in our society today. Everyone gets offended by something. Our great country is being led to hell in a handbasket because of the liberal mindset in this day and age. I am a United States Army Veteran and served so that the rights of the American people are not infringed upon.
If that offends you, so be it. Sorry, not sorry.
Terry Huskey
La Plata
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If he was just flying the American flag, there probably would not be a problem - however, the Confederate flag would be, there is probably a school policy regarding instruments/symbols of hate. Put away your Confederate battle flags!
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