Student put in In-school Suspension for wearing Obama Tshirt
Based on the conversation with Dr. Mallard of Indian Creek Middle School in Covington, GA 30014, that forbade any student from wearing political clothing, or buttons on Wednesday, November 5, 2008, th... continue reading »
"This is a historic moment that should not"
"The school does have the rule and did communicate it to everyone. They did not single out African-Americans. I think the previous comment made here is right. They said this mom isn't trying to prove a point..it's all about how much money she can try to ge"
"Prohibiting the tshirt was an unnecessary approach to intolerant children and short sighted. It may have been an infringement of free speech as well. Children should not be punished because some have racist and unethical shortcomings."
"This may be the South, but we're still in America, and protected by first ammendment of the United States Constitution..."
"I am horrified that my 13 year old nephew had to endure such unacceptable behavior from the educational environment that should be encouraging children to express their views and have open discussion on politics and the election process. I fight back the "
"Diversity and tolerance needs to be taught and demonstrated by the leaders of this school and this country. Discipline should be placed upon anyone who violalates another person's right to wear a shirt of any political candidate, instead of avoidance. Att"
"This is a violation of the First Amendament Rights for Ms. Eshe Rivears' son."
"This is very sad and is a constant reminder of the instabilty of disruption of southern foundation of HOME TRAINING!"