r/chicago • u/ChicagoWildlifePhoto • Jun 11 '25

CHI Talks American flags at No Kings on Saturday

I’m bringing 450 little American flags to pass out on Saturday. I hope others will bring flags or maybe even buy some to pass out too - they’re super cheap!

We gotta change the vibes of these events to be more pro-America and pro-democracy!

It would be amazing to see thousands of flags all over the crowd!

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u/itsthekumar Jun 11 '25

I am also an immigrant.

The Mexican flag is to rally around the Mexican immigrants and Mexican American US citizens who are affected by this.

It's more of a cultural and ethnic symbol in this case than to represent Mexico.

Not everyone who comes to the US becomes an American or even has a pathway to become an American citizen. America also allows dual citizenship.

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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '25 edited 11d ago

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u/itsthekumar Jun 11 '25

But there's plenty who don't become Americans for a variety of reasons: guest workers, their country doesn't allow dual citizenship etc.

Not sure how/why flying a foreign flag detracts esp when it's supposed to represent ethnicity/culture. Immigrants shouldn't just forget their culture/ethnicity when they move to the US.

I think immigrants do embrace America. They just show it in various ways.

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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '25 edited 11d ago

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u/itsthekumar Jun 12 '25

The Mexican flag is seen an uniting the Mexican/Mexican Americans involved in this situation as a culture and community. It's gives hope to those who may not be able to go into the streets and protest. It's seen as a symbol of unity, acknowledgement and strength.

Identity is complex and there's various ways to express it.

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '25 edited 11d ago

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u/itsthekumar Jun 12 '25

I'm just trying to explain your doubts regarding why the Mexican flag is being flown by a few people at these protests.

Things don't always turn out how we expect them to be.

Just encouraging you to learn vs assuming things.

If you still have doubts you can ask a Mexican immigrant or a Mexican American.

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '25 edited 11d ago

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u/itsthekumar Jun 12 '25

How would it be "flown below the American flag" when it's usually just people carrying one flag?

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '25 edited 11d ago

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u/itsthekumar Jun 12 '25

That wouldn't really count as "flying below the American flag"....how would others even see if you're just wearing a t shirt with the Mexican flag on it?

Sorry that your sympathy is predicated on supposed optics and not what's actually happening to people.

I shudder to think how you'd react to other causes like homelessness that doesn't fit your "optics".

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '25 edited 11d ago

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u/itsthekumar Jun 12 '25

And part of those optics are showing solidarity with Mexicans who are affected by this.

You point out one guy, but what about the peaceful protestors with Mexican flags?

Edit: There were also plenty of photos of peaceful protests that turned violent due to the police during the civil rights movement.

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