Oklahoma Superintendent Comments On School Flag Issue

The superintendent of Oklahoma public schools, Ryan Walters, isn’t backing down in the face of yet another woke attempt to stifle patriotism. Walters fired back after Edmond North High School tried to ban students from flying the American flag on their trucks. The school cited “safety concerns” and a rule prohibiting flags on vehicles, but Walters made it clear that this wasn’t just about a flag—it was about honoring the freedoms that many Americans fought and died for.

Walters took to X, formerly Twitter, to express his outrage, saying, “No school in Oklahoma should tell students they can’t wave an American flag.” He’s right. This is a flag that represents the sacrifice of countless Americans, and it’s more than just a symbol—it’s a testament to the freedoms enshrined in the Constitution, including the right to free expression.

Walters announced that his department is drafting guidelines to ensure no student is ever barred from proudly flying the Stars and Stripes, adding that Oklahoma schools should promote patriotism, not suppress it.

The controversy erupted after senior Caleb Horst was told to remove the flag he’d been flying on his pickup truck at Edmond North High School. Horst was baffled, especially since he’d been flying the flag without issue for quite some time. His protest, however, was met with an overwhelming show of support from students, parents, and even local lawmakers, sparking a patriotic rally on campus where numerous flags were flown in defiance of the school’s policy.

The school district, in typical fashion, doubled down on its flag ban, claiming that it was a measure to “prevent disruptions and distractions” and citing vague “safety issues” in the parking lot. But anyone paying attention knows this is the same tired excuse the woke crowd uses to censor anything they don’t like. It’s not about safety—it’s about control.

In a remarkable turn of events, even John Schneider, the star of Dukes of Hazzard, joined the chorus of support for Horst, posting a video applauding the student’s stand for patriotism. Schneider wasn’t just cheering him on—he was urging others to do the same, calling Caleb’s efforts the kind of action America needs more of.

This isn’t the first time Ryan Walters has sparked a national conversation. Recently, he made headlines by ordering Oklahoma teachers to incorporate the Bible into classroom instruction, particularly emphasizing the Ten Commandments. Walters is no stranger to controversy, but his stance is consistent: he’s defending traditional values, the foundations of American culture, and the core principles that built this nation.

Walters isn’t backing down on the Bible mandate either. He argued that the Bible is a critical piece of America’s cultural and historical foundation, and without understanding it, students are missing a key part of their education.

Some critics, of course, are questioning whether Walters has the authority to mandate the Bible’s inclusion, but that hasn’t stopped him from pushing forward, making sure that Oklahoma schools reflect the values that built the country.