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Posted at: 10/07/2007 07:00:59 PM

By: Eyewitness News 4

Rally for man accused of flag desecration


A large bike rally was held at UNM Sunday to support a student who ripped down a Mexican flag. Organizers said they believe Peter Lynch ripped down the flag from a UNM pole as a sign of patriotism.

The Mexican flag was flying without an American flag above it.

While some call Lynch’s action racist, those at the rally defended him.

“It doesn’t involve a hate crime, in my opinion,â€