i would have no problem with a student wearing a "mccain/palin 2008" shirt--aside from disagreeing with his/her politics--they are welcome to be an advocate for their candidate. but this was not the case.
just as female students are sent home if they wear provocative clothing--this shirt was clearly meant to provoke, not advocate a candidate. therefore, it was deemed disruptive to learning on a school campus.
at my school (and others, i'm sure) we try to nurture respectful, caring dialogue amongst students, families, faculty, etc., and this shirt clearly has no place in a community that shares those values.
besides, the student was suspended for not removing the shirt, (i.e. defiance) not for his opinions.
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Gotta admit, I'm siding with the kid on this one. It may be foundationless and slanderous, but isn't it his right to wear it?
Would love you to blog commentary on this.
i would have no problem with a student wearing a "mccain/palin 2008" shirt--aside from disagreeing with his/her politics--they are welcome to be an advocate for their candidate. but this was not the case.
just as female students are sent home if they wear provocative clothing--this shirt was clearly meant to provoke, not advocate a candidate. therefore, it was deemed disruptive to learning on a school campus.
at my school (and others, i'm sure) we try to nurture respectful, caring dialogue amongst students, families, faculty, etc., and this shirt clearly has no place in a community that shares those values.
besides, the student was suspended for not removing the shirt, (i.e. defiance) not for his opinions.
Guess you gotta start 'em young! Teachin' disrespect that is.....
I totally agree with your comment back to CS
MOM
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