[AD from SpringBay]

Brittney claims that her teacher went on to say that if any of her students were involved in the protest, she would "get revenge in some way or another."

This statement, if true, demonstrates the teacher's position; a power hungry NEA member who will have her form of tolerance, one way or another.

[JLS]

If the teacher made threatened grade retaliation, then the teacher needs sanctioning. But other than that, I think the reaction of the student is a bit extreme.

Breaking into tears over a contrary view is a bit immature for a 17 year old. Reacting with a demand letter at the first incident rather than trying to work things out seems out to me too. Perhaps the is more history than I got from the story. But the reaction in ths case seems more “liberal” than conservative.