Posted on 11/05/2004 9:00:38 AM PST by rface
Perhaps the way for the school district to address this issue is to have a policy that forbids printed T-shirts altogether - but I suspect that the ACLU will try a double-standard approach.
I hope the school board will stand up, and not cower like a whipped dog
Perhaps its time for the right to start
whipping back...
MV
As long as his clothes dont include hatefull words, vulgarity, or something else that would impedee the learning process then who cares, and honestly if you just had the picture without the article I wouldnt have even noticed what the subject matter of the shirt was
"Perhaps the way for the school district to address this issue is to have a policy that forbids printed T-shirts altogether "
Now there's a thought. That would be my call. If they allow printed T-shirts, they're going to have to allow any that aren't obscene. That's how free speech works. If they allow no printed T-shirts at all, then there it is. No printed T-shirts. That's equality under the law.
I agree, but I am waiting for the ACLU to go for a double-standar, seperation of Church and School strategy. But I may be very wrong
I don't have a problem, theoretically, with this student wearing this T-shirt, as long as the ACLU doesn't have a problem with the throngs of students who will come to school wearing - lets say, 10 Commandment T-shirts, or some other traditional value themes on their T-shirts
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yup. exactly.
Better to go to school uniforms, save money by only needing one or two outfits for school. Maybe bring back "Yes Sir" and "Yes Ma'am"
No one can wear a Confederate Flag t-shirt so this kid's t-shirt should be treated in the same way. If the ACLU gets this to go their way, then by all means trot out the Flag tees. Let all see the hypocrisy of the left. One can't be favored over the other. This PC bs needs to END!
As long as his clothes dont include hatefull words, vulgarity, or something else that would impedee the learning process then who cares, and honestly if you just had the picture without the article I wouldnt have even noticed what the subject matter of the shirt was
Problem is, this is subject to interpretation. How can one make the decision that it is fine to promote an agenda that many find morally offensive? What if the shirt advocated for NAMBLA? In the end, it does come down to what people find objectionable. Schools should not be platforms for promoting agendas where we see the halls lined with pro-choice/pro-life, pro-gay marriage/anti-gay marriage t-shirts. Easiest way for schools to deal with this is to say that school is not the place for anyone(especially teachers) to promote their political agenda and focus on educating the students so that Johnny can actually read what is on the T-shirts when he is off school property.
"Better to go to school uniforms, save money by only needing one or two outfits for school. Maybe bring back "Yes Sir" and "Yes Ma'am""
Boy, I'd sure have no argument with that at all. Uniforms can be very simple and inexpensive. Something like dark trousers and white shirts or sweaters for boys and dark skirts or pants and a white blouse or sweater for girls.
That would allow some choice of colors and styles, but would be uniform and non-distracting.
Kids are in school to learn, not to show their "attributes," as far as I'm concerned.
If it's fair to let him wear his gay-rights T-shirt, then the other students should be able to wear anti-gay T-shirts, pro 2nd Amendment T-shirts and others that would certainly lead to an unworkable situation for teachers.
I agree that the policy should be "No printed T-shirts. Period."
“It's exciting,” he said. “It gives you an adrenaline rush. And I like the attention. I can't lie about that.”
The kid is "shouting" for love and attention. Where's his father in all of this? I didn't see him mentioned and he's the key to this whole thing.
Personally, I don't think the shirt is that big of a deal and agree that if he can wear it, then other forms of expressive shirts should be allowed as well.
Let the principal make the call.
This boy needs to get his mind off his Cadwallader and back on his schoolwork.
"I agree. A policy of "No printed T-shirts" teaches the kids nothing about judgement or personal responsibility. I'm tired of this "zero tolerance" BS.
Let the principal make the call."
Problem with that is that the principal of your school may be a screaming liberal. So, he'd allow the gay rights T-shirt, but not the 10 Commandments one.
Not all principals are principled, if you know what I mean.
I think schools should be able to dictate their dress codes.
High school is a great place to learn how to either deal with it or live with it.
Not the workplace.
I agree with you. Where kids lack the presence of a loving guiding father things go terribly wrong...
his tshirt IS vulgar in its message - those who see nothing wrong have already fallen to the depths of depravity the leftist have been pushing for a;lmost 100 years in the USA --- see Antonio Gramsci to see how you have been brainwashed and conditioned.
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