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Speak Up! - View Question #415 |
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Question: Is it illegal to take freedom of speech from kids in school?
Answer: School's need to maintain a safe environment for students and teachers. The right to free speech is protected by the First and Fourteenth Amendments to the US Constitution. However, when spoken words are abusive, offensive or the language is unacceptable, your right to free speech may be limited. Fighting words, those that may create a situation in which a fight may occur, are not protected by the Constitution. Students' rights and the need for safe school environment may sometimes come in conflict. In such cases, the courts have determined that students may have their rights limited.
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On 01/12/04
travis from KS said:
look here! it only affects the students who allowes it to affect them ever heard of igonoring it you you ignorant blaspheemer of the U.S.
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On 01/12/04
travis from KS said:
yes they should its there mouth and there right if anyone says other wise then they blaspheme the name of the USA
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On 01/07/04
Corey from ME said:
I had often thought about that, and I feel like I'm in some 3rd world nation when I'm at school with all their limits on our rights, I speak my mind anyway, and just don't serve detentions they give me, It's time we stood up for our rights.
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On 12/28/03
Katherine from OH said:
Exactly! Why should your age change any of your constitutional rights? It's not right! We should do something about it! Did you see on that kid's backpack that it had patches on it talking about peace and the environment? That's majorly stereotypical. grr!
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On 12/16/03
Alice from WA said:
I think that it is the job of any educator to educate and if that meens stripping us of our free speech, so be it. Just use good discression and I'm sure the teacher will too. ^^
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