The Fire: More than a high schooler in Olympia would know about the North's racial history.

emmett: I'm referring specifically to the "clear and present danger" test of a limit to the exercise of free speech.

The Fire: We're using this standard to prohibit the display of the Confederate battle flag? I surely hope we don't wander down this path, since I could see it would lead us to be a reflectiion of Europe, where advocating the Holocaust never took place (while absurd) can land you some jail time.

emmett: Similarly, you don't have the right to yell racial epitaphs in the hall of a high school

The Fire: And displaying the Confederate battle flag is "very close" to racist? Interesting, and part of the reason I have stated in previous threads that, thanks to Lincoln and the Union winning, they've been able to ensure history would have a favorable reflection on them.

emmett: In this case I don't think the Olympian is advocating limiting free speech, but rather, harmony among students.

The Fire: I don't think The Olympian was intentionally advocating a limit on free speech but, as a result of wanting "harmony among students," did so.

For sheer curiousity, would you also feel the same way about flying the "Hammer and Sickle?" A number of people with Eastern European backgrounds might not be to thrilled to see that one. Or, as a more relevent example, Che Guevera pictures. Many Cuban immigrants would find such depictions to be as equally offensive as the Confederate battle flag.

The Fire: The last time I checked, the Supreme Court ruled an individual doesn't lose their Constitutional rights once they step through the school door, a stance I strongly agree with.