@ Carpe Diem, below are my HONEST answers. All, do not take shots at me because I may think differently than you.
I have a couple of questions about the rude and childish behavior of these kids - for those intersested to answer, and try to answer honestly:
What does supporing a crass roots organization that wants the federal government to return to the duties and restrictions of the United States Constitutional have to do with this action by a bunch of high school kids at a game? I don't believe the grass roots organization has anything to do with this specific incident. Perhaps what EWSoccer64 was eluding to was that many folks immediately associate acts of perceived discrimination, hate crimes, harassment, or simple childish behavior such as the one documented in this post to the conservatives, Tea Party, GOP, Republicans. He is sharing that as a Tea Party goer, he does not support nor condone this behavior. However, no one took a shot at this organization, so not sure why he replied like this.
And what "race" are you talking about? Is the language that someone speaks make them a certain race? Is someone from Spain the same race as someone from Argentina, Cuba or Mexico because they speak Spanish? The original article makes the association with "hispanic heritage" players. The reporter makes the emphasis in speaking to the "hispanic" players. I would say it is safe to assume the "race" being discussed is indeed "hispanic." OK, so here is where I could go off on a tangent. The association of "hispanic" is widely used for Spanish speaking countries. Although most of the time it could be correct, it could also be argued this should be Latino, for most of the Spanish speaking countries of America. Hispanic as a race is based on your lienage with Spain itself. These day's, most Latino's lineage to Spain is to far removed. A true 100% blooded descendant of Spain, living in the America's is referred to as Criollo, Hispanic was the term adopted by the government, and Latino by the community. Most importantly, I believe the proper term should be Cuban-American, Mexican-Amerian, etc. Based on my experience as someone from this "race" group, we are typcially referred to as Hispanics, on ALL government documents. The government does not typically give us the option to select a specific breakdown from this. Although, the recent Census did break us "Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin" folks down into more detailed, categories. I have it even tougher, being mixed Native American and "Hispanic".
Is this really the worst thing you have seen high school students do or say during a game against a rival school? No, but it should not also be swept away as worse things could happen type of attitude. I am a firm believer in that if you violate any rules, regulations, procedure, and/or laws, you should receive the applicable discpline for this.
Did the school in question have players on the team that were children from illegal aliens on the team? (or if you prefer - "undocumented immigrants"). Does anyone know this? Because this article does not elude to anyone being "illegal" or "undocumented." Or did I miss it? I believe this is part of why this is considered disrespectful, as the "green card" eludes to these specific players being here with a "green card." For what we know, they could be natural born U.S. Citizens, but there is not enough information to determine one way or another.
If this was a Catholic or Jewish school and the high school kids from the opposing team threw up Euchirists or skull caps, would you be as offended? Yes I would be just as offended. Again, the schools regardless of what district, or denomination they are, all have rules, and if this violates their rules, students should be reprimanded. Also, the 1964 Civil Rights Act specifically notes that one must not discriminate based on Race, Color, National Origin, and in most cases Religion and Sex.
If the other team won, and the winning school had their fans run on the feild with Mexican flags waving - would it offend you? Yes, I would firmly believe this is inappropriate. The Mexican Flag, unless for specific approved curricular purposes has nothing to do with the U.S. schools, and/or sporting activities.
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