free speech takes a hit

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by ArlJim78

what I don't get about this issue is that in our society this kid has thousands of ways to speak his mind about any subject, including "bong-hits 4 jesus", without being bothered or hindered by anyone, and the moment one of those avenues is denied we are all on the brink of losing our right of free speech and we must seek relief from the supreme court?
I really don't get it.

From reading the article, the kid was suspended...so he wasn't just told to take the banner down, he was kicked out of school...that's more than telling a noisy kid to be quiet!