Even the image of a gun violates school policy. Apparently students are supposed to pretend as though guns don’t exist. In order to, you know, keep them safe.
Let’s not forget these are many of the same people who ride around with “Visualize World Peace” bumper stickers on their Prius’. No doubt, the threat of Islamist terrorism, such as the horror of 9-11, would be dealt with, safely, in a similar manner, if only they are given the chance.
If this was my kid, I’d sue too. And I’d be beating down the ACLU’s door, and making sure everyone knew I was doing so.
Bat One - 11:03pm on 03/10/2008
If you’re allowed to wear anti-war clothes to school, shirts advertising Proud to Be Gay!, and the like, banning a pro-troop shirt is absolute nonsense.
Kenny - 12:03am on 03/11/2008
If I were that kid, I’d go back to school with a picture of a Minuteman on my shirt, musket and all.
See who would be “sensitive” to that!
Proof - 05:03am on 03/11/2008
I wonder what the school administration’s response would be if the kid showed up wearing a tee shirt with the picture of an arab scimitar and the words “death to all infidels” in Arabic, scrawled across the front.
Bat One - 06:03am on 03/11/2008
This case should go to the US Supreme Court if necessary. Yes, our minutemen stood up against the King’s Regular Soldiers and won our freedoms. The courts have already ruled on similar T-shirts and armbands. This is insane. They wonder why people homeschool their children. To keep them from the disease of liberalism and communism.
Chief RZ - 06:03am on 03/11/2008
While I think the school policy is stupid, I don’t buy the “I was honoring my uncle” line. There is nothing in the description of the shirt that even hints to me that the kid has an uncle in Iraq or even in the military. Rather, I think this sounds like another case of a snot-nosed brat who doesn’t know when to back down because his parents have always told him how great he is. Just because he’s on my side of the political divide with regard to terrorism (and possibly gun rights) does not make him right.
Now, had he worn a t-shirt with a picture of the famous minute man statue or the fallen soldier symbols (helmet on gun with hanging dog tags, surrounded by a pair of boots), then I might be more willing to take sides with this kid.
kbiel - 07:03am on 03/11/2008
It is a conservative court that
limits students free speech rights.
Bong Hits For Jesus, Justice Roberts?
WOOF - 07:03am on 03/11/2008
If it’s a rule it’s a rule. Insubordination stands.
Of course it’s a lame rule ... and when there is a rule against wearing specific images upon clothing, then only plain non-imaged clothing should be the rule.
Anna - 07:03am on 03/11/2008
Two words: school uniforms.
likwidshoe - 07:03am on 03/11/2008
what kbiel said. This has nothing to do with this kid’s fallen uncle, it’s a disservice to even bring that into it.
Let’s not forget these are many of the same people who ride around with “Visualize World Peace” bumper stickers on their Prius’. No doubt, the threat of Islamist terrorism, such as the horror of 9-11, would be dealt with, safely, in a similar manner, if only they are given the chance.
If this was my kid, I’d sue too. And I’d be beating down the ACLU’s door, and making sure everyone knew I was doing so.
If you’re allowed to wear anti-war clothes to school, shirts advertising Proud to Be Gay!, and the like, banning a pro-troop shirt is absolute nonsense.
If I were that kid, I’d go back to school with a picture of a Minuteman on my shirt, musket and all.
See who would be “sensitive” to that!
I wonder what the school administration’s response would be if the kid showed up wearing a tee shirt with the picture of an arab scimitar and the words “death to all infidels” in Arabic, scrawled across the front.
This case should go to the US Supreme Court if necessary. Yes, our minutemen stood up against the King’s Regular Soldiers and won our freedoms. The courts have already ruled on similar T-shirts and armbands. This is insane. They wonder why people homeschool their children. To keep them from the disease of liberalism and communism.
While I think the school policy is stupid, I don’t buy the “I was honoring my uncle” line. There is nothing in the description of the shirt that even hints to me that the kid has an uncle in Iraq or even in the military. Rather, I think this sounds like another case of a snot-nosed brat who doesn’t know when to back down because his parents have always told him how great he is. Just because he’s on my side of the political divide with regard to terrorism (and possibly gun rights) does not make him right.
Now, had he worn a t-shirt with a picture of the famous minute man statue or the fallen soldier symbols (helmet on gun with hanging dog tags, surrounded by a pair of boots), then I might be more willing to take sides with this kid.
It is a conservative court that
limits students free speech rights.
Bong Hits For Jesus, Justice Roberts?
If it’s a rule it’s a rule. Insubordination stands.
Of course it’s a lame rule ... and when there is a rule against wearing specific images upon clothing, then only plain non-imaged clothing should be the rule.
Two words: school uniforms.
what kbiel said. This has nothing to do with this kid’s fallen uncle, it’s a disservice to even bring that into it.
The kid should have turned the shirt inside-out.