Comments on: School Thinks its Dress Code Trumps the Constitution http://www.stoptheaclu.com/2007/10/05/school-thinks-its-dress-code-trumps-the-constitution/ Beating Them With Their Own Sickle And Hammer Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:59:58 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 By: Rhymes With Right http://www.stoptheaclu.com/2007/10/05/school-thinks-its-dress-code-trumps-the-constitution/comment-page-1/#comment-63767 Rhymes With Right Sat, 06 Oct 2007 16:36:48 +0000 http://stoptheaclu.dreamhosters.com/archives/2007/10/05/school-thinks-its-dress-code-trumps-the-constitution/#comment-63767 I'm inclined to disagree -- given that the school dress code is content neutral and does allow for other methods of expressing that same sentiment within the dress code. He could wear a polo shirt with an Edwards logo on it. he could wear an Edwards button. He could slap an Edwards bumper sticker on his backpack. To argue otherwise would require that the kid be allowed to carry a picket sign around the school despite other generally applicable rules that would prohibit such conduct. My guess -- the kid loses in court. I’m inclined to disagree — given that the school dress code is content neutral and does allow for other methods of expressing that same sentiment within the dress code.

He could wear a polo shirt with an Edwards logo on it. he could wear an Edwards button. He could slap an Edwards bumper sticker on his backpack.

To argue otherwise would require that the kid be allowed to carry a picket sign around the school despite other generally applicable rules that would prohibit such conduct.

My guess — the kid loses in court.

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]]> By: kerwin http://www.stoptheaclu.com/2007/10/05/school-thinks-its-dress-code-trumps-the-constitution/comment-page-1/#comment-63765 kerwin Sat, 06 Oct 2007 04:58:54 +0000 http://stoptheaclu.dreamhosters.com/archives/2007/10/05/school-thinks-its-dress-code-trumps-the-constitution/#comment-63765 What does a Texas High School have to do with the U.S. Constitution? The Last I knew their rule making body was not even called "Congress". The anti-discrimination laws of Texas may apply though. What does a Texas High School have to do with the U.S. Constitution? The Last I knew their rule making body was not even called “Congress”. The anti-discrimination laws of Texas may apply though.

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