Ah Pug, I do appreciate the quote from the El Centro, I hadn't seen it before. I read several articles about this event aroud the time it happened. Well over a year ago if I recall correctly. (old news?) I can't remember the dates, but it appears the quote you provide came several months later. So did this info:
"The UNM student who ignited controversy when he ripped apart a Mexican flag last month had earlier posted a statement on the Internet calling Mexicans "wet-backs," a university department charged Tuesday."
That charge was leveled by the school, not El Centro. Mr. Lynch responded "he doesn't believe he posted the message." a far cry from outright denial. I think the quotes were lifted from his myspace page.
I'm sorry that you read my comments to be instruction to you as to how you "ought to think and behave." My comments were intended to portray my view of how you do think and act. Just my opinion. You've expressed similar as to me. wink
The Mexican flag doesn't offend me - but little does. What offended you? After all, it was the American recruits who left it up there all alone and then forgot to rehang the US flag the following day.
Any way you slice it, Mr. Lynch trespassed. Why do you believe he reported the act to El Centro before he was contacted by law enforcement? I don't believe that is accurate. I do believe DA's abuse their discretion more than I'm comfortable with - but hey, I'm on the other side these days - I gave up the white hat when the shine wore off.
As I am all about the accuracy, it just wouldn't be fair for me to address you as "My Dear Friend" and you know how I feel about nascar.

I can never remember which is better . . . safe? . . . or sorry?