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Posted March 11th, 2008 by minortopics | Permalink

Teen sues school for right to wear t-shirt

Rules are rules kid. At least, that’s the prevailing attitude of a Pennsylvania high school who ordered a freshman to put his “patriotic” t-shirt inside-out.

But, was detention an over-reaction?

Here’s a description of the tee:

On the front pocket, in addition to the picture of the military sidearm, were the words: “Volunteer Homeland Security.” On the back, superimposed over another image of the weapon, the words “Special issue — Resident — Lifetime License — United States Terrorist Hunting Permit — Permit No. 91101 Gun Owner — No Bag Limit.”

They are, said Miller, 14, patriotic sentiments in a time of war. He feels pretty strongly about these things.

So do officials at the Penn Manor School District, who wanted him to turn his shirt inside out. When Miller refused, he got two days of detention.

His parents, Donald and Tina Miller of Holtwood, got angry and called a lawyer.

And now a lawsuit has been filed in federal court, accusing Penn Manor of violating Miller’s First Amendment rights.


Information from: http://articles.lancasteronline.com/loca...

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