http://media.www.dailylobo.com/media...-2977768.shtml

from the article:
UNMPD investigated the vandalism as a potential hate crime, but witnesses from the ROTC office told police it was not a racially motivated crime, Davis said.

"He was frustrated a foreign flag was flown without an American flag nearby," he said. "We're basically investigating it on witness statements."

Torres and interim vice president for institutional diversity Rita Martinez-Purson issued an apology Tuesday from the University for the incident.

"This sort of incident hurts everyone," Torres said. "It's something that you don't expect to see at a place like the University of New Mexico where we celebrate diversity."

Martinez-Purson said the incident caught her off-guard, as well.

"I don't think anything really prepares you for this type of vindictive behavior," she said. "Obviously, we need to have strong dialog across campus about respect for other people and their cultures."

Whether the vandalism was racially motivated or not, it was offensive, especially to the Hispanic community, Martinez-Purson said.



No Ms Martinez-Purson what is OFFENSIVE is you and the university's utter lack of knowledge surrounding flag etiquette. YOU ARE IN THE UNITED STATES not Mexico. WE fly the flag of the UNITED STATES. If you want to fly a mexican flag fine. Do so UNDERNEATH Old Glory.

If I were in Mexico I would not disrespect your country by flying an American flag without a Mexican one above it. IT IS CALLED COURTESY and RESPECT you dumb shit!!!!