tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662430175624645998.post9099092007811679477..comments2024-01-23T03:44:40.712-07:00Comments on Eye On Albuquerque: Fault and DesecrationStealthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11731275811633047695noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662430175624645998.post-53303771219051314782007-09-30T21:30:00.000-06:002007-09-30T21:30:00.000-06:00Peter Ryan Lynch, you are a criminal & I hope they...Peter Ryan Lynch, you are a criminal & I hope they prosecute you for your criminal behavior. You are not a patriot or a hero, your actions showed us all that you are nothing more than a common street thug....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662430175624645998.post-59119497341062063042007-09-27T10:38:00.000-06:002007-09-27T10:38:00.000-06:00Who's Poncho Villa? Is he the one that Gen. Pershi...Who's Poncho Villa? Is he the one that Gen. Pershing bitch slapped?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662430175624645998.post-16037196117745396462007-09-25T19:30:00.000-06:002007-09-25T19:30:00.000-06:00one does not need to be a policeman to defend his ...one does not need to be a policeman to defend his country's flag, one need only be a patriotAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662430175624645998.post-63310781415046389172007-09-25T13:18:00.000-06:002007-09-25T13:18:00.000-06:00So you're like a policeman, then?No, I am not a Po...So you're like a policeman, then?<BR/><BR/>No, I am not a Policeman, but I swore an oath to protect the flag. Where I come from swearing an oath means something.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662430175624645998.post-15867135048854142702007-09-25T08:27:00.000-06:002007-09-25T08:27:00.000-06:00So you're like a policeman, then?So you're like a policeman, then?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662430175624645998.post-5899384315284406662007-09-23T22:14:00.000-06:002007-09-23T22:14:00.000-06:00My fellow Americans, My name is Peter Ryan Lynch; ...My fellow Americans, <BR/><BR/>My name is Peter Ryan Lynch; I am a student at UNM. I am a decorated 8-year veteran of the US military, honorably discharge this July. I am appalled a foreign banner flew unaccompanied on UNM campus flagpole for three days, including a US holiday. I am an American passionate about our country and I would feel the same way if it were ANY foreign banner.<BR/><BR/>The Mexican flag was flying over UNM campus unaccompanied by an American flag on U.S. Constitution Day 17 September 2007. <BR/><BR/>According to United States Code (Federal Law): <BR/>"The flag should be displayed on all days especially on… Constitution Day, September 17…."<BR/><BR/>"The flag should be displayed daily on or near the main administration building of every public institution."<BR/> <BR/>"The flag should be displayed during school days in or near every schoolhouse."<BR/> <BR/>Throughout history, flying a nation’s banner is a claim of ownership. To do this on U.S. Constitution Day is an insult to all Americans. I am outraged that UNM administration allowed this happen. I thought before my class was over they would address the issue. I left class, and the foreign banner was still unaccompanied. I went to the dean’s office, pleading for action. I also notified Army ROTC, who has the honor of raising and lowering the US flag on UNM campus this month. I waited one and one half-hours after these notifications to take action myself. I made a profound statement and tore down this foreign banner. My actions although overzealous, are warranted. <BR/><BR/>Americans have one of the most diverse cultures on the planet, we embrace our differences, and unless you are a foreign visitor or illegal immigrant then your nationality is American! We are all equals under the Constitution and Stars and Stripes that protect us. Americans should fly their historical nations’ banners with pride. UNM is a public institution, governed by the laws of our nation, and on 17 September 2007, Federal law was broken; American’s are insulted. I am livid, with all the press coverage, only Julian "Top" Martinez said anything in my defense. Furthermore, the press has a responsibility to gather all the facts before printing. <BR/><BR/>I would like to assure El Centro de la Raza that hate or racism did not motivate my actions. I ask UNM administration specifically, David Schmidly (University President), Rita Martinez-Purson (Interim Vice President for Academic Diversity), and Cheo Torres (Vice President for Academic Affairs), to apologize to all the American Students, including Mexican-American students, for allowing a foreign banner to fly over UNM for three days in violation of Federal laws. <BR/><BR/>Sincerely, <BR/>Peter Ryan LynchAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662430175624645998.post-41199144239133462762007-09-23T20:34:00.000-06:002007-09-23T20:34:00.000-06:00Oh whatever. Just fly the damn flag in Mexico, and...Oh whatever. Just fly the damn flag in Mexico, and we'll fly OUR flag right here in the State of New Mexico, one of the United States of America. The days of Poncho Villa are over with. Get over it. He was a fat drunken slob who lost this territory long ago.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662430175624645998.post-48370050554092741252007-09-23T20:22:00.000-06:002007-09-23T20:22:00.000-06:00First comment; which flag pole can we use?First comment; which flag pole can we use?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662430175624645998.post-44526912593499400582007-09-23T20:21:00.000-06:002007-09-23T20:21:00.000-06:00By the way, any flag flown next to the flag of THI...By the way, any flag flown next to the flag of THIS country, should never be flown at the same height or higher. Always lower, with one exception, the United Nations,period.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662430175624645998.post-19079616043244388432007-09-22T09:44:00.000-06:002007-09-22T09:44:00.000-06:00Will someone please explain WHY the MSA was even a...Will someone please explain WHY the MSA was even allowed to hoist the Mexican flag in the first place??? With the exception of the ring of flags around the United Nations building, the only time another national flag is to be flown in conjunction with our flag is during a State visit by a dignitary of appropriate stature. I'll bet there isn't a member of the MSA that meets that requirement, nor was there likely to have been a member of our government meeting them of similar rank. <BR/><BR/>I'm sure that there is a university somewhere in Mexico that the MSA could get an education and fly there colors.....why don't they look into that opportunity forthwith?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662430175624645998.post-86805256059382779602007-09-22T09:09:00.000-06:002007-09-22T09:09:00.000-06:00Not that I disagree with your comment about what s...Not that I disagree with your comment about what should have been done...but think about the noise that would've come after "news" got out that ROTC took down the Mexican flag. Oh no they can't do that!!!! Aside from the fact I'm offended at having another nation's flag flying over a state institution (be it Mexican or Finlandian). You're right they should've taken the thing down and said here take it and start honoring it, and when the uproar starts WE should back them up....<BR/><BR/>I'm soooo tired of cultural sensitivity...its time we as a nation got over it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662430175624645998.post-27359255925387362592007-09-22T08:24:00.000-06:002007-09-22T08:24:00.000-06:00I agree with the above comment. While the "Flag C...I agree with the above comment. While the "Flag Code" is not a law or ordinance per se, the New Mexico Administrative Code adopts many of the provisions for state owned properties. Most notably, if the U S flag is not flown, no other flags shall be flown. The UNM ROTC needs some remedial training on the law. Perhaps Mr. Lynch could conduct the class.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662430175624645998.post-41595057813069111612007-09-22T08:18:00.000-06:002007-09-22T08:18:00.000-06:00Why are people so afraid of doing the right thing?...Why are people so afraid of doing the right thing? If the ROTC commander just had some balls, lowered all the flags, returned the flag to the Mexican Organization, and told them of such then this would not have happened. <BR/><BR/>I am sure that someone didn't want to hurt some feelings? If you are doing the right thing and someones feelings get hurt, oh well, give them a kleenex!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662430175624645998.post-40505047093067052672007-09-22T00:48:00.000-06:002007-09-22T00:48:00.000-06:00So in other words the explanation is still not goo...So in other words the explanation is still not good enough for you, perhaps if we lynch a few Mexicans at random you will finally be satisfied!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com