Presumably as a sign of solidarity with Black Lives Matter and a protest against the murder of George Floyd, a handful of McAllen ISD Nikki Rowe seniors refused to stand during last week’s graduation ceremony while the National Anthem was being played and sung. What I’m wondering is, what would the school’s namesake, Col. Nikki Rowe, have thought of this show of disrespect? Granted, Americans have the right to peacefully protest, but should such a protest include sitting or kneeling while this country’s flag and anthem are on display at formal events?
“Ain’t gonna stand for this racist flag, yo, or ...