[newgeezer]

Latimer was called out of history class to meet with Morris and the band director, the lawsuit said. Morris told Latimer that his letter had hurt the school, the band and Morris personally, the lawsuit said.

Assuming Latimer's letter told the facts known to him about the matter, it would appear any "hurt" done to the school, the band, and Morris were caused by the decision to cancel the song, not by the letter stating the facts.

Regardless, it's laughable that these school officials actually believe they have the right to restrict a student from writing a letter.

[Bush2000]

Regardless, it's laughable that these school officials actually believe they have the right to restrict a student from writing a letter.

But it's really not all that funny. These clowns love to fall upon the First Amendment sword when it comes to their own opinions ... but the kids? They should be encouraged to become active members of society, not censored little drones and tools of the NEA.