Story out of West Jordan, Utah:
Fans at a demolition derby were asked to stand for the national anthem as vehicles bearing American flags formed a procession, but at least one family felt they couldn't participate when they realized a Confederate flag was also being flown.
Images captured Saturday night at the West Jordan Fair Grounds during a demolition derby show the Confederate flag flying from the back of a truck during the national anthem.
That was an issue for the Argueta family. (Weird that.)
"When I saw the Confederate flag, I didn’t want to stand because it meant slavery," 10-year-old Jasmine Argueta said.
Lillian, 13, and her sister Jasmine were confused when they saw that flag as part of the display. Their father, Daniel, said he and his family believe in only saluting the American flag. His brother is a police officer and late brother was a Midvale officer.
Daniel, his wife and his five children chose to sit through the anthem, even while those around them stood.
"It was humiliating, it was demeaning, because with all the controversy going on with the flag recently and people sitting during the anthem, we had all intended to stand, but we couldn’t," Argueta said. "People probably looked around, probably wondering what we were doing."
Daniel and his family contacted West Jordan City, which sponsored the event. Brian Clegg, Parks and Recreation Director, said the Confederate flag was not approved to be a part of the event.
"I was surprised, but, again, when we approached the contractor he removed it," Clegg said. "We apologize that we upset some of the patrons."
The Argueta's said they didn't feel comfortable staying for the remainder of the derby, and they said they were disappointed the Confederate flag was flown at a city-sponsored event, especially on the weekend marking the anniversary of 9/11. They said during a time when the country stands together, they felt they had no choice but to sit. Cont. (Video)
Story from - Fox13Now
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