A Colorado middle schooler was reportedly kicked out of class for having several patches on his backpack, including one of a Gadsden flag — sparking a social media uproar. The 12-year-old ...

Jared Polis is defending the "Don't Tread On Me" flag in response to a now-viral video showing a 12-year-old student being told by school officials to remove a patch depicting it from his backpack.