Monday, June 25, 2007

Some Individuals Just Don’t Get that Bong Hits 4 Jesus is Free Speech

Though I am uncertain where the term “Bong Hits 4 Jesus” was first initiated, I am certain that a banner carrying such a message is a free speech right.

The majority of members of the Supreme Court evidently do not agree with me, or the student, Joseph Frederick, who brought the case into their exalted chambers, but then the justices who make up the court are undoubtedly somewhat out of touch with high school vernacular.  Case in point.

“It was reasonable for (the principal) to conclude that the banner promoted illegal drug use—and that failing to act would send a powerful message to the students in her charge,” Chief Justice John Roberts wrote for the court’s majority.

Excuse me, Mr. Chief Justice John Roberts, high school students quite frequently encourage each other to go fuck themselves.  Is it then reasonable to assume they will then go and do this?  Well, one or two might, but in the main, high school students realize when a message as “sophomoric” as “Bong Hits 4 Jesus” is displayed, it is displayed simply to rattle a few cages and garner a few laughs.

Unfortunately, the ruling in this case, displays the same sophomoric logic as the “Bong Hits 4 Jesus” banner and garners no laughs what-so-ever.

‘Bong Hits 4 Jesus’ case limits student rights

Posted by John Venlet on 06/25 at 03:26 PM
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