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| Still Waiting on Decision |
| 06.07.07 (9:32 am) [edit] |
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We are still waiting on the Supreme Court decision on the "bong hits for Jesus" case. As you remember, the plaintiff contends his free speech right was impeded. The kid had hung a banner that said "bong hits for Jesus" during a parade of the Olympic torch through the town of Juneau. He was then disciplined by the high school principle and suspended.
The boy and his father appealed the suspension but the principle was backed up by first the superintendent, then the City Counsel, and finally the District Court. The 9nth Circuit Court of Appeals then overturned the decision and here we are.
I wrote and spoke out against the kid and railed him for changing his motive for the banner. I believe that once the lawyers got involved, his story changed to his wanting to test the boundries of his free speech. I garrauntee that his original intentions had NOTHING to do with free speech, and had everything to do with trying to drop jaws and raise eyebrows.
Now as I've had time to digest the news stories and cool off from my anger against this weasel, I have to admit that I'm doing an about face on this case. Much as I dislike the boy and his father, I have to side with them in terms of the wrongful suspension. I do not support, however, the monetary claim part of their suit. And I especially don't support any monetary damage against the principle, which is what they are seeking. She was doing her job and making decisions she believed to be in the best interest of the school and the public. Decisions that I might remind you were supported all the way up to the District Judge.
But the seeking of monetary damages is right on par with these two morons who actually now live in China. "Hey assholes, let's see you hang a banner like that in Hong Kong and cry about your rights!"
When the verdict is announced I hope that it supports the right of free speech, but does not award a single penny to these two crooks. That would be justice.
Later
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posted by: ammegan (reply)
post date: 06.07.07 (12:58 pm)
All the best!
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