How about some opinions on this.
15 students (all arabic male) at Edsel Ford HS in Dearborn, MI had this hoodie made up. I find it very offensive as it appears to depict a plane about to strike the twin towers.
The students claim that it was to show solidarity. The schools mascot is an eagle.
Full Story: http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/22129881/detail.html#
What does “LOUI” MEAN?
No Idea. I’ve asked a couple of the guys from their local PD and they aren’t sure either.
I’ll continue to see if I can get an answer to this question.
Freedom of Speech anyone?
Speaking personally, I don’t see 9/11 in that. If they intend to make fun of 9/11 then they are being real pansies about it.
While I can see elements of a reference to 9/11 in the graphic, and I’m disturbed by it, I have to agree with the poster above who mentioned Freedom of Speech.
Fortunately in this country, we are blessed with the freedom to say what we wish, no matter how wrong or offensive it is to others.
As my father used to say, “my right to swing my fists ends at your nose.”
Loui is probably the kids name.
It is clearly a 9/11 depiction.
The eagle could be flying in any other direction but the 15 arab kids decided to have it fly directly into the number 11 that coincidentally happen to have windows on them.
Don’t think too much into this. Your brain is telling you something is off about this for a reason.
I don’t see anything here. Seems like they might have some American pride, no? If they were White guys or Black guys it probably wouldn’t be an issue, me thinks. I just don’t get the “LOUI”. It could be phonetic for something Arabic. But I guess my real point is that it IS possible for people of background other than yourself to be moved by 9/11 and even be considered a “hardcore American”. Maybe they are. I dunno.
Let them wear what they want. I hate to say this, but I am sure one of them will encounter a situation where they will learn that self censorship might be wise.
The students involved have apologized and have stated that the design was made in frustration to the media coverage to the Dec 25th incident at Detroit Metro Airport.
I absolutely agree that everyone has the right to freedom of speech and greatly appreciate the feedback.
I think its pretty clear they are trying to stir some feathers. They all but spelled it out in that layout. “Cant bring us down.” Come on, we arent stupid! And eagle my ass, there are no rectalinear lines on an eagle. Pretty disrespectful if you ask me. No different than that punk band celebrating that murdered cop. Freedom of speach I understand, but you are in our country and I beleive this to be border line treason.
And eagle my ass, there are no rectalinear lines on an eagle.
That is the school mascot, if you watch the video it is on their school banner.
OP asked for our opinions, I stand by mine. These kids know what they are doing. We dont give the young enough credit. I mean, how many 11’s have windows? I just gave my opinion, I hate arguing on forums.
Border line treason? Wow, I wonder what you’d call me for saying that the military shouldn’t shoot down any planes flying towards the capital building? Loosing a bunch of politicians would be a good start in my opinion.
I remember supporting a guy against other vets when he called me a baby killer. I support his right to be an a…hole in public. It’s all part of that whole support and defen the Constitution not just the parts you like.
You can’t bring us down and showing the twin towers sounds like a pro-american stance. If that is the case I think we should be encouraging that. If it’s not the case… I still support their right to be a public a…hole. 
Dearbornistan… it doesn’t take a rocket scientist.
Either way they all ought to be killed. World would be a more peaceful place.
If it really depicts the twin towers, then yes it would piss me off. BUT… it is their right to wear what they want. Let them wear the shirts so the rest of the world can see just how big of an asshole they are.
what ya got against rocket scientists?
I really don’t see how it’s trying to degrade 9/11. Although the image itself is just poorly designed so who knows what was running through their minds when they made it.
It’s like the jackasses who make jokes about 9/11 (4chan). Just let 'em say what they want to. Lets the rest of us learn who to ignore.