Freedom of Speech in Schools

When asked about the first amendment freedom of speech or religion will come to mind most of the time. It is a topic this country fights for everyday for the information provided with the amendment has tended to be vague over the many years. People are starting to manipulate it more as time goes on to the point individuals will question whether we do have freedom of speech rights or if it is just what the government tells them so that they are satisfied. This amendment is especially being violated in schools; Kids are being forced to put away their bibles and not stand up for what they think is right because when it comes down to it the schools will always have the last word.
The first amendment centers on speech, press, assembly, and religion. The main point being focused on will be speech and religion in schools. This has seemed to become manipulated over the years for government officials are giving school officials the rights to claim if radical but outstanding views on a subject are a distraction. What exactly is a distraction? Can a protest or self esteem be considered just that? Based on what the government says, yes. In the Supreme Court case Tinker vs. DesMoines three children were suspended for wearing black armbands that went against the government’s policy in Vietnam. The ruling for this case was that since it interferes with the school day freedom of speech does not apply. This does not make too much sense even if a school is considered a government institution. Only what that proves is that if the government can manipulate their own standards they most assuredly would. This country is built around liberty and freedom yet a student cannot wear in armband in compliance to a simple protest? This is not hurting anybody ...

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...s” and gave reasons that included bringing up other amendments that could apply in school including the right to bear arms and cruel and unusual punishment. When asked, “On a scale 1-10 how much power over your rights do you have?” The average came out to be a 5. Students feel like they possess rights but the way they are becoming violated is proving to be a benefactor.
In all freedom of speech and religion have their ups and downs. It comes down to how the judicial system interprets the laws which is the primary objective of the Judicial Branch. Society is becoming more and more adept to constitutional law and interpretations of it our taking over our society. With a document left in shambles and information that is not quite clear, no wonder our society is trying to develop the best interpretations of the document that founded out country and what it is today.