Loss of Freedom Archives - Page 29 of 33

Students Kicked Off Campus for Wearing American Flag Tees

Some high school students who wore tee shirts with the American flag were kicked out of school on May 5, 2010, Cinco de Mayo. School administrator said the U.S. flag was incendiary and could upset Mexican-American students. Query: Why would the American flag upset a Mexican-American? Isn’t the American flag also the flag of Mexican-Americans? See “Students punished for wearing American flags on Cinco de Mayo.”

See “California High School Sends Kids Home for Wearing American Flag on Cinco de Mayo,” in which law professor Eugene Volokh says that the school’s actions may have violated California Education Code § 48950.

Food Police to Ban Children’s Meals Sold with Kids Toys – No More Happy Meals

More loss of freedom. Instead of parents making choices for their children, government will do it for them. The Los Angeles Times reports that Santa Clara County, California, is about to ban the sale of food to children when the food is sold in conjunction with kids toys unless the food meets requirements imposed by the Santa Clara County food police.

Tobacco Tyrants Turn Attention To Salt

Columnist Walter Williams has an article about the Salt Police in which he says, “What the anti-tobacco zealots established is that government had the right to forcibly control our lives if it was done in the name of protecting our health. . . . America’s tyrants have now turned their attention to salt.”

Arizona Public Service Wants to Control Your Thermostat

Arizona Public Service Company, Arizona’s largest supplier of electrical power, wants to control your thermostat.

Maryland Man Charged with a Felony for Video Taping a Cop

Cato Institute reports on a Maryland man who has been charged with a felony for video taping an incident where a Maryland cop gave him a ticket for speeding.