Major event in the community

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The annual Farmersville Fair is a major event in the community. Principal Bob Smith of Farmersville High School is there, and he is shocked by what he sees. In front of the popular exhibit is the star Farmersville High School quarterback, senior Larry Harris. Harris is wearing a green tee-shirt depicting a Christ-like figure smoking marijuana; in large yellow letters on the front of the shirt are the words “Joints For Jesus.”

Principal Smith immediately confronts Harris, exclaiming, “Larry, I cannot believe you would wear such a disgusting shirt. You have offended my Christian principles and beliefs, as well as the religious beliefs of countless Famersville citizens. Further, you have disgraced Farmersville High School. As the star quarterback of our football team, you of all people should know that you are a role model for your fellow students. I will see you in my office Monday morning at 7:30 a.m.”

Larry arrives at Principal Smith’s office on Monday morning to discover that Principal Smith has decided to suspend him for ten school days. Larry objects, saying, “I remember in civics class that Mr. Baxter told us we have the right to free speech. I object to the suspension, and if you don’t change your mind, Principal Smith, my dad knows a good attorney who might want to speak with you.”

Is the message on Larry’s shirt constitutionally-protected free speech? Would rational limitations on free speech justify Principle Smith’s decision to suspend Larry? Does it matter whether the incident occurred on or off school property?

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