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What Is Bill's Freedom Of Expression Rights Violated In This Case

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What Is Bill's Freedom Of Expression Rights Violated In This Case
Was Bill's freedom of expression rights violated in this case? Why or why not?

Bill's freedom of expression rights was not violated in this case because the school had already initiated a policy prohibiting the wearing of any gang symbols, which included earrings. "Gang members tend to wear specific apparel or colors to convey gang affiliation" (Essex, 2012, p. 114). If the school is aware of any gang activity going on in the community or school, the school officials have the right to prohibit certain types of dress clothes and etc.

Was his suspension justified? Why or why not?

Bill's suspension was justified because he did not follow the rules that were already implemented before he decided to break the rule and wear the earrings. The school is trying to find ways to reduce violence in the school by implementing school safety rules or the zero-tolerance policy, Bill clearly violated a school safety rule. The school administration must take extra precautions to prevent violence and foreseeable injuries (Essex, 2012).
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The school should not permit Bill to wear the earring, even though he was not involved in any gang activity. The school must take extra precautions to prevent violence and foreseeable injuries (Essex, 2012). Bill's freedom of expression can cause injuries to Bill or anyone he is affiliated with because the other students in the school who is gang affiliated does not have the same views as Bill, this is an example of a foreseeable event and why he should not be permitted to wear the earrings.

As principal, what factors would you weigh in determining whether Bill would be permitted to wear an earring? (Be


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