Updated: "Today the school district reversed its decision and will now allow the student and the flag back into the school:

From Vanguard’s founding we have proudly supported our Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the ordered liberty that all Americans have enjoyed for almost 250 years. The Vanguard School recognizes the historical significance of the Gadsden flag and its place in history. This incident is an occasion for us to reaffirm our deep commitment to a classical education in support of these American principles.

At this time, the Vanguard School Board and the District have informed the student’s family that he may attend school with the Gadsden flag patch visible on his backpack."

> those who see it as a symbol of defiance of individual citizens to overreaching government action.

Irony not lost on the 12-year-old boy who was suspended by administrators over this very symbol.

[Context: Vanguard is a tuition-free charter school.]