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Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch
So much for freedom of expression.
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No one's limiting his freedom of expression, he can wear his shirt in public, to the store, whatever.
Freedom of expression does not equate to being able to do whatever one wants whenever one wants wherever one wants.
Freedom of expression is frequently limited for very good reasons... I seem to recall you not being on the side of the Occupiers downtown in Calgary, but the court case with them said that their tents ARE part of their freedom of expression, but there were circumstances that had to be considered and when they were it was reasonable to limit their freedoms.
This is no different, having rules about wearing offensive shirts is a reasonable limitation on freedoms because a) it just promotes the whole "do unto others" idea b) students can't just leave school if they don't like the shirt and c) keeping peace among teenagers is difficult enough without unnecessary distractions.
Wearing a shirt that denigrates others is like trolling the forums, except that people can leave the forums, they can't leave school.
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Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch
I don't see anything in that slogan that is offensive, or hate filled, maybe the kid does honestly feel this way about.
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I'm sure he does feel that way, I'm sure he feels that everyone who doesn't subscribe to his particular beliefs are going to hell for all eternity.
The slogan targets others' religion saying they're worthless, which is against the rules.
If the student doesn't like the rule then he can work to get it changed. Of course if it is changed, then there's no problem with wearing a shirt that says "Life is wasted if you're not white." right?
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Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch
A week long suspension is absolutely ######ed, considering that you get in a fight and you probably get a three day weekend.
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Weeks of ignoring requests to comply with the clearly outlined rules doesn't justify a suspension? Rules are ok to ignore as long as you really really want to?