Conservatives have criticized an Oklahoma high school for prohibiting a student from flying the American flag on his truck.
The incident at Edmond North High School has sparked controversy, with some arguing that it violates the student’s constitutional rights.
However, the school’s public information officer Jeff Bardach has defended the decision, which includes a complete ban on flag flying, citing previous events such as feet and armpit licking as reasons for their stance.
“You can’t allow one [flag] and limit another,” he told local media. “It’s been our long-standing practice to not allow students to bring flags.”
The school has implemented various policies prohibiting inappropriate language, signs, and flags on campus or at events.
“To be clear, this is not about the American flag or patriotism. Edmond Public Schools proudly displays the American flag prominently and in the proper, respectful way outside each of our buildings and in our classrooms,” Bardach added.
Social media users expressed their outrage at the news.
The student was encouraged by others to disregard the ban.
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