University of California Bans the American Flag as ‘Offensive’

UPDATE:

Student leaders at UC Irvine have vetoed a resolution that banned the American Flag from being displayed in the student government offices on campus. 

The decision to ban the American flag was made by undergraduate members of the legislative council, but was not approved by campus leadership or the University. The college referred to the decision as "misguided legislation", as reported by NBC.

According to the University:

"The American flag is still proudly flying throughout our campus and will continue to do so"

Read the full article below.

ORIGINAL POST:

Students at the University of California Irvine have voted for a more "inclusive space", by voting to ban the American Flag on part of the campus. 

The Associated Students of University of California, Irvine (ASUCI) voted to remove all flags, including Old Glory from a government work room on campus.

This falls under resolution R50-70, which was passed Thrusday. Part of the resolution, Authored by Matthew Guevara read:

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

 

The American flag has been flown in instances of colonialism and imperialism. 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.

 

Reza Zomorrodian, the ASUCI President does not agree with the decision and plans to veto. He is a young patriot, and very upset with the actions of the council.

I’m really disappointed in our legislative council right now,I’m firmly against what they did. I think it was a horrible idea. 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