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That’s our number one objective,” Rickards said. “Our number one goal is to build men of character, integrity, be responsible, have empathy for others and serve the community for good. He says he’s worked with kids to improve their grades, stop bullying and learn to serve their communities. Rickards took over the program seven years ago. There’s got to be consequences for that."
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“We have one rule in our program, and that is not to embarrass yourself, your family or your team," Rickards continued. (Story County, Iowa, Public Safety Group via AP) (Newser) An Iowa man will have a lot of time to reflect on how burning an LGBTQ flag. Rickards does not take this issue lightly either. And we're going to address it in a very serious fashion." "Whether it was done intentionally with a threat in mind or for humor's sake, it's inappropriate. "We want to make sure every student who walks through our doors feels safe and secure in the environment that they're in," said district spokesman Ben Horsley. The video is considered cyberbullying and a safe school violation. Police have arrested a man suspected of setting fire to Pride flags on two separate occasions outside New York City’s. “It’s potentially a hate crime, so it sickens me." Man charged with allegedly burning Pride flag in New York gay bar twice.
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“There’s no place for that in our program at all, and it won’t be tolerated,” Matt Rickards, the team's head coach told KSTU. Granite School District officials are determining the proper punishment, which could include community service or school suspension for the student who posted the video and another who reposted it. Someone in the video is heard saying “all gays die.” KEARNS, Utah - Two students have been indefinitely suspended from the Kearns High football team for a social media post showing a Pride flag being burned and threatening LGBTQ people.Ī player posted a video on Snapchat last week showing someone light an LGBTQ Pride flag on fire and laugh.