Liberty Union High School District Superintendent Eric Volta issued a statement Saturday evening apologizing to the Harland Fletcher and his family after he was not allowed to wear his Military Uniform during graduation.
The incident occurred on Friday where Fletcher was told he could not walk during graduation in his military uniform and was told he could pick up his diploma on Monday. Harland’s dad took to social media on Saturday alerting the community to what occurred (see below)
Here is the letter issued by Superintendent Volta:
Dear Liberty Community,
After reading AB 1463; 2009 STAT. Chapter 296 It has become clear that Harland Fletcher may have the right to wear his US Army Dress Uniform at his graduation and on behalf of the Liberty Union High School District I publically apologize to him and his family for this Incident.
No slight was meant to Harland nor to the US Army. In fact with a little prior notification, I’m sure that Principal Walsh and the site administration would have come to this conclusion before the ceremony. Principal Walsh and the District do support the armed forces as exemplified by his recognition of graduating seniors that have chosen the military for their post-graduate plans during the graduation ceremony.
Again I apologize to Harland for this unfortunate incident, and thank him for his service to our country.
Sincerely,
Eric Volta
The letter can be found on the Liberty Union High School District website.
Below is the social media post from Bill Fletcher:
I have never asked for any friends to share or pass along a post, until today- My Son, PFC Harland J Fletcher, a US Army Reserve Medic here in our homestate of CA, went to BCT over the summer between his Jr and SR year in High School, commonly referred to as “Split Option”. He enlisted on his 17th Birthday, the earliest possible day.
He wanted to wear his Army Service Uniform (Blues as many of us knew them) and inquired of many administrators, and was advised it was acceptable, per his counselor.
On the date of the graduation commencement (yesterday, June 9, 2017) he was advised by several vice principals and the principal, that he could not participate unless he put a robe over the uniform. As we all know, this is prohibited by AR 670-1.
He declined the robe offer and advised them of CA Education code # 35183.3, which state with incredible clarity
“The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 35183.3 is added to the Education Code, to read:
35183.3. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person shall have the right to wear a dress uniform issued to him or her by a branch of the United States Armed Forces while participating in the graduation ceremony for his or her high school if that person meets both of the following requirements:
(a) He or she has fulfilled all of the requirements of this code for receiving a diploma of graduation from high school, and is otherwise eligible to participate in the graduation ceremony.
(b) He or she has completed basic training for, and is an active member of, a branch of the United States Armed Forces.”
We were devastated that our son was not allowed to exercise his legal right. The school, Liberty Union High School, in Brentwood CA, advised him he “can pick up the diploma in the office on Monday”.
I understand the disdain those of us in uniform have received from many educators- they just don’t care to support military service- yes, they understand they can’t bash it like they did in the late 60’s, insulting servicemembers, but they get sucker punches in, like this.
Harley is shown here at our home, after being refused his right to participate by his school. We feel that his uniform was more than acceptable to participate in the event.
If you would help me spread this, I would appreciate it.
I am tired of service members and vets being quietly and systematically denied rights by establishments that should know, respect and abide by the laws enacted on all of our behalfs.
Thank you-
Bill Fletcher
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Educators Like Principal Walsh, should be able to make a conscious decision and make sound judgments. This was a no brainer. The easy answer was to say NO! Principal Walsh should have had great pride, in letting the young man wear his uniform during the graduation. Lets just think outside the box for a moment. SMH major fail on the Liberty High School administration.
Even if ignorance of AB 1463; 2009 STAT. Chapter 296 and section SECTION 1. Section 35183.3 is added to the Education Code.
principle Walsh should be ashamed of his self for not letting his student wear his uniform and walk in his graduation. All i can say is shame,shame on him and i support the military and am so proud of that young man for choosing to wear his uniform . Everyone in the military are so proud of that young man and so now he will have true men and women of the military behind him that support him and all of those out here that support our hero’s , Mr. Walsh has shown just what a small minded person he really is he should be fired as i wouldn’t want any child to be mentored by this individual .
He won’t even be principal anymore. Considering that simple fact that he wasn’t even returning the next school year, along with one of the Vice principals also choosing not to return, they shouldn’t have even had the authority to make that decision.
I am an educator and I support the military. My father, husband and son among the many. This should not have happened.
principle Walsh should be ashamed of his self for not letting his student wear his uniform and walk in his graduation. All i can say is shame,shame on him and i support the military and am so proud of that young man for choosing to wear his uniform . Everyone in the military are so proud of that young man and so now he will have true men and women of the military behind him that support him and all of those out here that support our hero’s , Mr. Walsh has shown just what a small minded person he really is he should be fired as i wouldn’t want any child to be mentored by this individual .
So, now he missed his graduation or did he become the adult and throw his gown over the uniform? I understand he missed his walk. This is more than shameful. The best day of ones life and he was denied illegally.
Julio, even though the school administrators suggested he throw a gown over his uniform, he could not do that because it is a violation of army uniform regulations: AR 670-1. He was the only one who did the adult thing by missing his graduation ceremony rather than dishonor his oath.
How about a genuine apology not a political one. The principal was wrong and went against the law. Your apology you still did not admit the decision was wrong. You stated he “may” have had the right to wear his uniform. The law is very clear and he had every right to walk across the stage wearing his uniform. There is no going back to make this right. He was denied to participate an once in a lifetime event because of his pride for this country in wearing his uniform.
I find it interesting that the apology included comment, “‘In fact with a little prior notification, I’m sure that Principal Walsh and the site administration would have come to this conclusion before the ceremony.'” In the previous article on this incident, it was stated that the student tried to ask administration if he would be allowed to wear his uniform. He was given the go ahead by his counselor.
It sounds like a little bit of the blame is trying to be put on the student, which is uncalled for. I find it disgraceful that a young person, who has decided to serve our country, would be treated in this way. I understand the need for rules, but also recognize instances when those rules need to be overlooked. This was one of those moments. I feel bad for this young man and his family, for being deprived a milestone like this.
Mr. Volta, instead of making excuses for Principal Walsh, you should fire him!!! He had the power to make the call and this was a no brainer. You only get one shot at this and now, he won’t ever be able to walk with his peers. The whole thing is a fiasco that can only be remedied by Walsh being accountable for his lack of better judgement! Fire him! People start a petition! That soldier/student has been wronged! That Principal should never be able to make another mistake like that! He is an embarrassment for Liberty High, the staff, the alumni, the district, need I say more? There is no excusing him! ?? ??
This was Principal Walsh last year at LHS, he’s been promoted to the District Office.
Apology not at all good enough or sufficient for having depriveD tHIs young US Army PFC of his one and only opportunity to have graduated together with his classmates. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity forever ruined.
This is NO EXCUSE! Patrick Walsh and the school have made numerous poor decisions in the last few years. They can never replace the graduation experience for the Fletcher family.
They plain and simple broke the law. They need to be arrested, fined, sued or fired. This is a MUST. This apology is not enough. There has to be serious repercussions for these type of actions and it has to start NOW.
FIRE PATRICK WALSH, NOW!
SHAME on all of the administrators involved in this VERY unfortunate decision. This was a NO BRAINER decision and this young man not being able to walk at his graduation is so sad. Any administrator should be able to make a decision like this one, which would have clearly shown support for this young soldier and for the armed forces of our country.
An apology letter is NOT enough in this case. I am a Liberty graduate and both my husband and I have been school administrators in several districts in our country. This incident has blemished one of this young man’s life experiences that should have been a positive, supportive event What kind of message are these administrators sending to this young soldier, his family and the rest of his graduating class??
Again SHAME on these administrators who did NOT use their common sense.
There was prior notification. The counselor knew the law and told him that it was okay. The administrators denied this young soldier the right to walk with his class and Volta issued a less than sincere apology. Typical. I hope the LUHSD board members reprimand the principal, vice principal and superintendent for their lack of empathy for this student who has given his freedom to guard ours.
Thank you all for your support. I agree that the apology is scant and lays blame upon my Son.
2pm, Monday, June 12, 2017 at Liberty High School. Harley will go to the office and pick up his diploma, in uniform. I expect little in the way of anything from the school. The Super circled the wagons and blamed my son. Anyone who knows Harley know this is BS.
I would appreciate a real apology that accepts responsibility. I teach my children to accept fault for what they’ve done, why can LHUS not do the same?
Bill, why didn’t you encourage your son to walk in his cap and gown so he wouldn’t miss his graduation? You can’t always get what you want.
He was in school a heck of a lot longer than the military. He’s a kid, and kids are told what to do. They should be taught to follow the rules.
Your son chose NOT TO WALK. As a parent, you need to accept fault for not telling your son to attend graduation in his cap and gown, and enjoy the evening with family and friends.
BE A MAN ABOUT IT!
You’re an asshole. Typical for someone like you to lay blame on the parent. His son WANTED to walk in his uniform! If he had wanted to walk in a dress I’m sure no one would have cared. But he wants to wear a military uniform and can’t? And YOU are going to say the parents and son made the choice not to walk? YOU are an insult to society Nick. By law he should have been allowed to wear that uniform. He asked ahead of time and was told he could wear it. Standing ones ground is a choice. I, personally, applaud someone who can stand their ground when they are being wronged. Obviously you don’t have the balls to do that. YOU, Nick, would obviously cave to the pressure. I feel sorry for your lack of courage. You are a sad excuse for a man.
Nick,
Why should he be ashamed of the decision he made? Why should he have to cowar at the demands of the school district when he has a right to wear that uniform proudly. Don’t sit there and try to put the blame on the father, the school district is to blame. Period.
Nick, all of this happened because the School refused to allow his son to walk in his dress uniform. Fletcher did right by shining light on the High School because it’s obvious Liberty has no regard for our service members. Fletcher even shared the entire code that supports his son and the dress code. What the Principal and Vice Principal did was violate the rights of not only an American but a Military Service member. I could go copy the code he shared as it’s technically a law that the school broke. But I know it won’t affect you because you’re just a sad liberal who doesn’t give a damn about others except himself.
Fletcher, thank your son for his service for me.
I’m not a liberal. I’m MODERATE REPUBLICAN. This has nothing to do with politics.
Nick, he was told he could wear his uniform, so he showed up in his uniform….unless he could strip down to his undies, it wasn’t going to happen. You don’t put the gown over the uniform! And, there were rules–law. The school broke them, not the student.
Why is it there is always at least one sour-grape in the bunch?
Nick while I understand the option that the student had I tend to disagree that he is the one who made the decision not to walk without being under duress.. This is about a young man’s personal rights and decision. It also is about the Liberals leaning bias and all the BS political correctness and being afraid tlo defend themselves from the verbal criticism those who do not feel positively about the military.. In addition it about not recognizing the value and contributions that our military men and women who have fought and died for this country and how they have shaped this country. This was a blatant mistake on behalf of the administrators and superintendent and they need to accept responsibility for that. I thank God for the men who are willing to Serve and Protect US.
Nick, the Law is the Law! The law trumps antimilitary bigots like the principal. He and the school broke the Law, the boy did the right thing by not cowering to this illegal act.
Interesting…
Are you assuming his decision was made from an anti-military position? Is there some other proof he is an “anti-military bigot” and was purposefully expressing that view by trampling on this young mans rights?
“After graduating from UC San Diego with a degree in music composition and theory and a minor in both math and psychology, Walsh did a short stint in the U.S. Army and National Guard.”
http://www.mercurynews.com/2010/12/15/brentwoods-liberty-high-gets-new-principal/
For those of you saying things like he is anti-Military or Liberal/Anti Tump.. Maybe he had a bad experience, and is bitter… OR, more likely, wasn’t personally informed/educated on the matter and is pro Military and made a horrible mistake.
If you automatically think everything bad that happens is because of Liberals.. I think California isn’t the place for you and you should go somewhere with narrow minded people that see everything through one filter.
No idiot, his son chose to stand for something that was completely within his right. You have no clue about the pride military members have for their uniform and their country. The principal illegally disallowed him to walk. Plain and simple.
Nick, your comment is ridiculous! Did you not read that it was in fact his right as well as being a law that gives that young man the privilege of wearing his uniform?! That young man showed great courage to stand his ground and do what is right! For you to basically agree with what the principal decided, shows your lack of backbone and patriotism. You sir, should try to see the issue for what it is (a total disregard and disrespect for our armed forces) and really think before you speak!
Nick,
He WAS a man about it. Army regs prohibit wearing a robe over his uniform. So his choices were to let the school admin violate the state law, or pass on the ceremony.
BTW, if the rest of the faculty at this school is as lame as the principals, I imagine he’s prouder of graduating from Armybtraining than he is of graduating from Snowflake High.
As a retired career military memeber, I’d like to thank you and your son for sticking to your guns and not letting the schools administration force Harley into conformity. Too often, people in positions of leadership use their power in attempts to perpetuate their political beliefs, especially so in the education system. I realize Harley has sacrificed a momental occasion in order to show how the left will often disregard legalities in order to further their agenda. Please let Harley know that, in the long run, his decision to forgo the ceremony will be a better memory than conforming and attending the ceremony in cap and gown with the later regret that he could have made a statement demonstrating his commitment to do the right thing.
A little to late for this apology! I think you only sent out this statement to try and look decent before Monday at 2pm when this young man shows up at the school to pick up his diploma! He will NEVER get this moment that he deserved back! I hope his family sues and goes for restitution! Someone should be fired over this!!!
God bless him and his family for their service. He was not allowed to walk with his class but I’m going to try hard to be there for him on Monday when he picks his diploma up.
Thats it? That’s just about as sincere as Ms. Gifford’s apology. This young man is not old enough to do anything, no clubs, tabacco, alcohol, etc… yet he enlists and is willing to give his life for his country before he has even lived it. You should never tell a military person to not wear their uniform, it’s like telling a police men to lock his gun in his car before coming into your office to have a conversation with you.
Seems in your apology your are saddened it was a law and you broke it. Not that you are truly sorry you robbed this amaIng prideful memory from this young soldier.
This is happening elsewhere, just read an article about aMarine facing the same issue. The education system in this country needs a real shakeup.
I do not understand the logic behind that decision to not let him walk with his class. Even if there were no rules at all about what you wear, who would not be proud to have a service member, in uniform, walk with his class? It would show what a fine student has come from the school. Really bad decisions sometimes come from the highly educated. It is like they lost their common sense along the way. I say good luck to this young man and shame on that school district.
Mr Volta and Mr Walsh you both are despicable human beings and should NOT be in charge of teaching anyone anything. You can not give this young man back that night. What is wrong with you? Your am embarrassment to this city, to any child graduating from this city. I am embarrassed to even have to say I live here. PFC Fletcher, thank you for serving, God Bless you!
Only in California.
Good God, if you err, err to the benefit of the graduate.
I think the only appropriate thing the school district could do is to make a special ceremony (maybe the next town or school board meeting) to sincerely apologize to PFC Flectcher and to award his diploma.
Fire him!!!! Enough is enough with bashing our military, our flag our president, our country. I’m tired of everything patriotic, everything that stands for pride in our nation and pride in our service men/woman being pushed aside for the feeling of others. If the uniform give you “feels” other then pride, you can sit out the graduation.
Interesting…
“After graduating from UC San Diego with a degree in music composition and theory and a minor in both math and psychology, Walsh did a short stint in the U.S. Army and National Guard.”
http://www.mercurynews.com/2010/12/15/brentwoods-liberty-high-gets-new-principal/
For those of you saying things like he is anti-Military or Liberal/Anti Tump.. Maybe he had a bad experience, and is bitter… OR, more likely, wasn’t personally informed/educated on the matter and is pro Military and made a horrible mistake.
If you automatically think everything bad that happens is because of Liberals.. I think California isn’t the place for you and you should go somewhere with narrow minded people that see everything through one filter.
The correct form of action is a Federal Civil Rights claim as the right to serve in the armed forces of the United States and wear the uniform of the Service Branch is right under our constitution once Congress has raised an army for the common defense. This violation may be both civil and criminal ,and subject the Principal Walsh and the School District to monetary and injunctive relief. The case which applies 18 USC 1942 to Army Reservists is United States v. Guest. I only hope the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California has the Guts to present the case to the grand jury.
Another BS letter, apology, whaterver you want to call it from Volta! What a joke! And to the one negative comment above- you should be ashamed of yourself!!
Interesting how they waited until the event was over before they decided to read their own rule book, also peculiar that the superintendent didn’t have a better handle on schools rules, seems grossly incompetent. As we see every single day another story, its obvious that discrimination of anyone even slightly to the right of center is allowable and the that those moderate and conservative individuals are not afforded the same respect or rights as liberals any longer and in order to oppress these moderate and conservative people, the liberals in charge will stand down the police and or security and publicly announce they can not ensure safety which is really a notification to other liberals that they can attack, name and kill more derates and conservatives with impunity. If you think this is fantasy, do some research on recent riots at cal Berkeley and Stockton California.
I think we should all be there to support and applaud him on Monday and bring and wear as much patriotic things as possible let’s show this school what we are made of.
I wonder if he wore a Muslim rag on his head, it would be OK?
I am sure it would be !
This apology is an insult, the administration should have known the law if they are going to try and enforce it on anyone, let alone our service men and woman who stand up for our laws and liberty. As far as I see it, the only acceptable apology would be for the principal, vice principal and anyone else that helped make this decision to turn in their RESIGNATION!! Shame on all of you!
For all you people who don’t pay attention, he could not have worn a robe to hide his uniform because that is in direct violation of a code as well. It wasn’t about adulting, at least not for our young soldier, unfortunately it was about trying to right-side the egos of h.s. pincipals and teachers who should put principles before personalities. Those people aren’t in charge, they are responsible for guiding our youth in the most strength based and positive way they can. Peoples lives get so out of hand and mundane they begin trying to control others lives….making them miserable. That young soldier is putting his life on the line to fight for us…our country. Roll out the red carpet for him. And you soldier, just because people are older than you, doesn’t mean they have a luck of sense. Stand up and fight for what you believe in….thank you for being who you are!!
I listened to Mr Volta tell the Freedom Graduates that among other things, they should protest social injustices in their adult lives. Then later I hear that the day prior this fine young soldier was not allowed to walk across stage at the Liberty High graduation in his class A military uniform? What is wrong with our educational system folks? Come on Mr Volta…shame, shame.
And a child shall lead them. Apparently he will also teach them when they profess
to be his better. And he will make them look like assholes when necessary, and he
is wearing a uniform which he is and should be proud of. I also wore one . Your
peers aren’t wearing gowns. They’re wearing uniforms! You’ll never be alone. Stay
Proud!
So he’s on active duty then? It sounds like he’s in the reserves, but wasn’t in a drilling status and therefore doesn’t qualify. If that is the case, then the school is right.
He’s in the military, which means wearing what you’re told to wear.
I see MC you do not know a thing about the MILITARY !!!! Sound a lot like the cowards who ran to Canada in the 60’s. Vietnam Vet and PROUD of it. I will be there at 2PM
I see MC you do not know a thing about the MILITARY !!!! Sound a lot like the cowards who ran to Canada in the 60’s. Vietnam Vet and PROUD of it. I will be there at 2PM
To all of you who criticize my decision – have at it! But you’re missing the point. I think he should be allowed to wear the uniform if he wants, but the school said NO! When they said no, the kid missed his graduation. Who do you think really misses out when a kid misses his graduation? That’s right – the kid. And the parents miss the proud moment.
I understand standing by your decision – wanting to wear the uniform. But if you can’t wear it, and you miss the graduation – YOU’RE ONLY HURTING YOURSELF. WISE UP!
It’s all over the internet – people who couldn’t wear their uniform to graduation. Schools do it all the time, because they want the kids dressed in the SAME ATTIRE. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR YEARS.
You people are too stupid and uninformed to realize this.
And I stand by my decision as a responsible parent. When our kids were in high school, they DID NOT MAKE THE RULES. THEY DID WHAT THEY WERE TOLD. Even if the school screwed up, you teach your kids not to live by “my way or the highway.” They’ll become irresponsible adults.
Lastly, I like sticking to my guns myself. But if it’s going to hurt me in the long run (miss my graduation or a kid missing his graduation) I’m not foolish enough to do it.
EVER HEARD THE EXPRESSION – YOU’RE ONLY HURTING YOURSELF? AND THAT’S WHAT THE KID DID. He missed his graduation, and the school couldn’t care less. It’s an insincere apology on behalf of the school, and everybody knows it.
Nick —- I missed my high school graduation because I had nothing in common with those who were my classmates. i did participate in my college graduation … for the BA and the MA … However, if PFC Fletcher put a gown over his uniform, he would have opened himself up to a COURT MARTIAL … reserves or active duty.
Nick – He had been told by his counselor that it was okay to wear his uniform. On the day of graduation, he was already there, in uniform (per his dad’s post), when the powers that be decided he couldn’t participate in uniform, but could cover it with a robe, which is not allowed. Regardless of the principal’s political leanings, he should have been aware of the California law, cited above, that the graduate was well within his rights to wear his uniform. The crap apology stating that he “may have the right to wear his US Army Dress Uniform at his graduation” and “with a little prior notification, I’m sure that Principal Walsh and the site administration would have come to this conclusion before the ceremony” was entirely self-serving and about placing the blame on the graduate. Seems to me asking the counselor was plenty of prior notification.
No question in my mind he should have been allowed to proudly wear his uniform to his graduation. The fact it was even an issue boggles my mind. BTW I am a graduate of Liberty.
I hope the media has been informed to be there at 2! Outrageous! Support our service members.
Just googled a story from Peterborough, NH in 2013. A Marine was denied graduation in his military uniform, and the graduation committee (Military wife, military mother, Special Forces Retired Marine) SUPPORTED THE SCHOOLS DECISION TO WEAR THE CAP AND GOWN – NOT THE MILITARY UNIFORM. THEY WANTED THE KIDS IN THE SAME ATTIRE – PERIOD.
We’re all entitled to our opinions, but you people need to STFU. YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOU’RE TALKING ABOUT.
Are you going to criticize the military for not supporting the military? They supported the school, and rightfully so.
When it comes to school, I have an advanced degree. I took school seriously, and so did my wife and kids.
The law is a California Education Code law, not New Hampshire!!!
More military support for the schools decisions (another uniform situation):
“The Marine Corps Recruiting Center in Chicago said in a statement that the decision was rightly left up to schools because “graduations recognize the academic accomplishments of the class and the class’s final chapter at that institution.”
Maybe if people in East County paid more attention to academics you wouldn’t have so many ignorant East County residents. They’re everywhere, including many comments from above.
Once again – the military sticking up for the schools. It’s not just me. Educated people will ALWAYS defend academic institutions. You won’t get anywhere without an education.
Nick, the laws the law. Why do some people, including you, think that laws only count when they want them to. Cite all the facts you want from other states, but this California “Education” Code is very clear. Seeing you have an “Advanced” degree, even you should be able to understand this as I’m sure the “ignorant” East County residents you refer to do…
Steve B, it’s also against the law to go over the speed limit. How often do you that? Daily? We all do. Schools across the nation have been doing this for years – denying the right to wear military uniforms for graduation. They will continue to do it. They want students in the same attire. Cap and gown.
You’re uninformed. I knew about this years ago, and it’s not going to change, regardless of the law. Schools will continue to do this, and offer an apology after the fact. And an opportunity to pick up your diploma.
The fact that everyone here (except one other comment) has never heard of this just goes to show how uneducated and uninformed the readers are. Pathetic.
Nick, you live in California Once again you talk about schools “across the nation”. And you have no idea if I drive over the speed limit. And guess what, if I get caught driving over the speed limit, I get a ticket. The school needs to be held responsible for this decision, for whatever the reason it was made. Get off your high horse that you are so informed and everyone else isn’t. Just admit that the law was broken in this case and one young man paid the price for it.
Steve, get a life. I don’t care about this kid. And either should you. I have more important things to worry about. Debating on the internet…
Then don’t do it…you sound like RJB
nick your last statement shows who you really are !!!!
I find it truly unfortunate that a young man was denied the right to participate in his commencement ceremony and hope that other administrators are able to view the posts and learn what the law is. My comment is not related to the misfortune of the missed opportunity that came from ignorance on the part of the administrators nor the continued bad judgment displayed by the district itself.
I want to however remark that to generalize the attack to encompass educators in general is displaying the sort of limited view that is being condemned.
I am an educator. An educated educator. And I firmly support and actively encourage military service. In fact, service of any kind to others is a beneficial and frankly necessary thing to being truly human. Displaying pride in that service is a positive way to encourage others to follow a positive example. I am sorry that the young man was unfortunate enough to encounter ignorance and was unable to be celebrated appropriately, but I truly hope that the campaign launched is to end the ignorance, not to condemn all educators as anti military. I strongly support the end of discrimination and willfull ignorance especially when displayed by people in strong leadership positions but cannot support condemnation of an entire group of people based on the actions of some. To conclude, I would like to say, “Thank you for serving our country. You have my respect and I celebrate your strength and sacrifice and the mettle it took to both serve your country and meet requirements for graduation!”
Simonpure… I’m busted! I was putting on a show, and trying to sound like RJB! He hasn’t been around in awhile, and someone had to fill in for him.
I really don’t have an opinion one way or the other. Our kids are grown, and my wife and I are enjoying our lives as empty nesters.
RJB is much better than I am at this, except he’s serious. It was fun while it lasted. After all, this is the internet…
“May have the right” ???????
He had the right BY LAW, and you knew that Liberty High School Principal Patrick Walsh.
Your personal bigotry toward those who serve the country you apparently so hate clouded your judgment.
And BTW ECT, he did NOT “declined the robe offer.”
He could NOT wear the robe by Military law.
He is an active duty reservist.
That was a statement by Volta, not by us
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