As has been noted, the decision was reversed.
I'm less interested in knowing that flags can be used to taunt people than I am in figuring out how we have people in this country who *can* be taunted with the flag.
I have not followed this closely, but my understanding is that TRHS students have in the past attempted to or succeeding at taunting Berea High School students (who are predominantly Hispanic) with the flag. The exact mechanics of this have not been made clear to me.
To say that TR is rebel-proud would be an understatement in the extreme. This is a place that is Scots-Irish to the core, and state-famous for moonshine making. During the revolution, we were late to the fight until the Tarleton massacre, on account of that being Charleston's war. During the Civil War, Greenville county was a hotbed of Union sympathizers and a hideout for Confederate draft dodgers. At least a couple Confederate Home Guards never came out of those hills from hunting draft dodgers. And of course now, the number of CFDPC* is extremely high.
Because we don't like being told what to do by anyone. Ever.
Especially when it comes to Flags and Football. I don't know what Mr. Lavely's background is but I bet he won't be at TRHS for long, and good riddance to bad rubbish.
* Confederate Flags Displayed Per Capita
