School Faces Backlash for Demanding Removal of 'Don't Tread on Me' Flag Patch

A 12-year-old student in Colorado was asked to remove a "Don't Tread on Me" Gadsden flag patch from his backpack by a teacher, who claimed the flag originated with slavery. The student's mother disputed this, saying the flag's origins are tied to the American Revolution. The school later addressed its demands after public backlash but noted the student also had patches depicting semi-automatic weapons, which were against the dress code.