Per Fox News, students at the University of California Irvine initially voted to ban the American flag on campus but that resolution was vetoed on Saturday.
The resolution would have applied to all flags in the common area of the student government office in order to make it a more “inclusive” place. If it went into affect, all of the flags would of been removed.The Legislative Council of Associated Students of the University of California initially passed the resolution that stated:
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 sentiments.
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After the resolution was initially passed it drew widespread attention and opposition from not only college students but also beyond. It was said to be offensive and unpatriotic.
The student body President Reza Zomorrodian was also opposed to the resolution. She had the following to say on Saturday:
We fundamentally disagree with the actions taken by ASUCI Legislative Council and their passage of R50-70 as counter to the ideals that allow us to operate as autonomous student government organization with the freedoms of speech and expression associated with it. . . It is these very symbols that represent our constitutional rights that have allowed for our representative creation and our ability to openly debate all ranges of issues and pay tribute to how those liberties were attained.