Group burns Mexican flag in front of consulate

Group burns Mexican flag in front of consulate
April 10, 2006 07:39 AM EDT Email to a Friend Printer Friendly Version


Group burns Mexican flag in front of consulate


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Dozens of protestors and counter protestors showed up in front of Tucson’s Mexican Consulate as a Mexican flag was burned in a heated debate that saw tempers flare.

Border Guardians, a group formed along the Arizona border to speak out against the estimated thousands of illegal immigrants that enter the U.S. every day through the Tucson sector, led the protest.

“Flags are symbols of government, not of people," shouted Roy Warden, as a member of his group, Border Guardians, set foot to the Mexican Flag.

One woman speaking out against the Border Guardians yelled, “This is not a gesture of humanity, this is a gesture that provokes.”

As a handful of journalists, and people from both sides of the debate huddled around, members of Border Guardians set fire to Mexico’s flag.

“We have declared this our day, and our moment of expression," said Warden.

The demonstration began before the flag burning as protestors verbally sparred with ACLU members showed up to observe the event.

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This is more to my liking. This is our country not the 'illegal invaders' country. It's also worth note that the ACLU showed up and we all know they are enemies of this nation at all times and in all things!