http://northernpublicradio.org/post/...o-gun-studentsThe American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois is accusing a northern Illinois high school of discriminating against a small group of pro-gun students.
The ACLU sent a letter to Rockton’s Hononegah High School this week, just as many students nationwide are planning school walkouts.
The incident took place during last month’s national walkout: a student and her father felt her first amendment rights were violated because she carried a pro-gun message. The majority of students marched for more gun control.
ACLU attorney Rebecca Glenberg says the pro-gun students were disrespected by keeping their protest separated from the larger group by about 50 yards, and ignoring their demands for equal treatment.
“To separate them so much that one group essentially didn’t get to express their views is excessive,” Glenberg said.
Good to see the ACLU fighting the good fight for First Amendment rights, regardless of whose free speech is being suppressed.
With most of these Gen Z kids being virulently anti-gun, it can be tough for the minority who want to offer a different message...
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