Reminds me of a story about a fireman who was disciplined for having a flag sticker on his locker...someone felt it was too Christian...doesn't that sound bizare? But the more I think about it the more I think that is really what it is all about.

I strongly disagree with the policy. That being said if the policy is older than "new" and the family had access to a copy of the policy then it is what it is.

Pretty messed up that a military photo is viewed in the same way as a snapshot of some kid wearing a corona or budweiser cap. And that is probably what caused the policy to be adopted.

I grew up military and I served in the army. I hate the fact that this photo will not be deemed acceptable. What are we coming to as a country?

I don't remember ever seeing any photo of a military man when taken as an official picture NOT wearing his hat as part of his full military dress! I have pictures of my dad, my grandparents, my uncle, and I have seen several friends' albums that all show the same thing when wearing their uniform - the hat is always on!
If the school thinks the Muslim girl had no choice, I think if the principal looked deeper into the subject, he would find that this is as much of a requirement for an official picture as the girl's lack of choice in wearing something covering her head.

Any military members out there who can give credence to this? I would like to know!

That is so wrong! That boy has the right to wear his uniform! I can't stand these liberal haters!

Yes, exceptions should be made. It is ok for the Liberalized schools to endoctrinate children with Obama songs but is is not alright to let a patriotic student dress patriotically.

you wear that picture proud!!!!!!!

The yearbook picture is an individual and sacred thing. That picture symbolizes how you want to be remembered, who you are on the inside and where you are going in your life. This young man wants to be remembered as a loyal AMERICAN with good values and his mission in life to protect that loyalty and those values.
As far as I am concerned he has put his photo in the yearbook in my heart and will be forever remembered. Thank you Jordan Westgate. My prayers will be with you and Merrimack Valley High will someday come to know what a purely plastic society they are endorsing.

WOW, you folks about as tired of this shit as ME!!!!

Damn, This country is going to HELL!!!!!

I tell ya what though, I am a



And I aint scared!!!!!!!!!

If other students were allowed to show photos of themselves involved in other areas of their live, then he has equal right to do the same thing. The ACLJ can help with that. They can be forced to add a leaflet with his photo in it. Check it out with them. They win stuff like this all the time.

The photo can be used in the yearbook, just not as his main photo. It can be put in the other sections.

Yes exactly. That's what I referred to. It should be able to be used in the yearbook. Seniors usually have their main pic and then a casual or pic of their choice in a separate commemorative area. It would be wrong to prohibit a pic of any senior to be in the yearbook (excluding the main photo or course) unless the picture is lude/obscene. I didn't get from the article that they wanted it to be his main photo. I must have missed that somehow.

Thats wrong and i think completely unacceptable. From what it looks like it is a good picture. He isn't dishonoring the military or the US.

He is showing what he is standing for and his support for our country and i think that the school should have given him the respect enough to show this. He is putting his life on the line and the school wouldn't honor his patriotism in the simplest way of showing his enlistment photo.

wow what happened to America (rhetorical question)?

I used a confederate flag in a recent photo---as I defecated on a rebel soldier's grave and used the flag to wipe myself! None of the backcountry racists and rednecks, who witnessed my protest, DARED CHALLENGE ME! They were SCARED!

WTF, what does that have to do with anything huh!!!!!!????

Your lucky I and my brothers didn't see you "defecate" on any soldiers grave.
You sir are disgusting..... And you are outa here...

Just to let you know, I've seen this fallout...guy/girl in several threads lately and every time he or she makes comments trying to connect everything from astrology to zoology to racism. The comment was undoubtedly contrived to get a reaction so he/she can launch into a tirade about how everyone else is racist. Basically, just another internet tough guy or girl who's probably not worth wasting your time on.

I will not let them hijack one of my threads. I made the decision to block anyone doing this. I like a good debate or even a good argument but I won't put up with that kind of crap....

Good for you!! And shame on him/her. I would be right behind you to handle the situation!!

Not a problem; just thought I'd give everyone a heads up on this guy/girl.

You are a pitiful human.