American Flag shirts are inappropriate, but “Dump Trump” apparel is perfectly fine. That seems to be the message coming from California’s public school system.
In 2010, five students were kicked out of their Bay Area school because they wore shirts with he Star Spangled Banner on Cinco de Mayo. Four years later the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld their decision, claiming that the decision didn’t violate the student’s right to free speech.
This decision made clear that California’s public schools had the authority to limit clothing related speech it deems offensive. Thus, the American flag was out, apparently because it demeaned students of foreign heritage.
One would think this decision would extend to offensive things said about political candidates and their supporters, as well. Evidently, this isn’t so. The American Flag remain on the outs, but “Dump Trump” shirts are in the clear.
See the school’s reasoning on the next page:
California liberal$#%&!@*Courts really suck. Most overturned Courts in the nation.
Great idea!! They’re always popular and plenty for July 4th. Stepping on it is a disgrace not wearing it.
If there was a big earthquake and CA fell into the sea, the only loss would be the geographic beauty of California. NO MORE DEMOCRATS
This is what is wrong with out country.
We will dump Mr. Trump straight into our White House. Wonderful idea
Stupidity prevails again
That is so wrong
your to foolish to know what your doing so its your stupid parents
Stupid and wrong
Lets see your green card scumbags!!!!!!!