A California high school faced controversy after asking students not to chant \u201cUSA\u201d during sporting events, fearing it might be seen as intolerant. At Vista Del Lago High School in Folsom, students traditionally chanted \u201cUSA\u201d to show pride, but officials requested caution, as similar chants had been used derogatorily in other schools.<\/p>\n
Senior Ryan Bernal questioned the decision, saying, \u201cWhy can\u2019t we chant USA? We\u2019re all American. It doesn\u2019t matter what your skin tone is or where you\u2019re from.\u201d<\/p>\n
The school\u2019s principal explained the concern in an email, saying, \u201cWe can communicate an unintended message\u201d through the chant. However, the principal clarified the chant is welcome during appropriate moments like after the Pledge of Allegiance or the national anthem.<\/p>\n
District officials emphasized that there is no ban on the chant, but they encourage empathy and kindness alongside patriotism.<\/p>\n
Readers voiced strong opinions online, with one comment stating, \u201cShame on the leadership of that school\u2026 be thankful the students voiced their love for our country.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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