Daily Report
Superintendent orders Oklahoma schools to promote patriotism after student told to remove US flag from truck
Why Troubling News:
This article is misleading because it poses the superintendent as being pro-patriotism, and the school as being anti-patriotism. In reality, the school that asked the student to remove the flag has several reasons has to why flags are not allowed to be flown on trucks. Additionally, they also do fly flags on campus, but in appropriate locations. Particularly with high schoolers, the fear that something hanging on a car would become a distraction is valid and a serious consideration to make. The article tries to make it seem as though the school is against patriotism or celebrating America, but a further look into the situation shows that the issue is about safety and keeping the school clear of distraction.
I agree this is misleading and should be clearly explained to prevent misinterpretation.