I am not endorsing bullying and do believe it to be wrong. However, I
don’t agree with some of the new anti-bullying laws and rules being set
forth by schools and states as they can be used to violate the First
Amendment rights to free speech and the freedom of religion. In some
instances, there seems to be evidence that the Obama administration is
using anti-bullying laws for the said purpose of suppressing one’s
rights to express their own personal, political or religious beliefs.
In Tennessee, several state legislatures along with a family organization, are trying to push for an amendment to the state’s anti-bullying law that would protect the First Amendment rights of student to express their religious and political views.
The bill’s sponsors, Sen Jim Tracey and Rep Vance Dennis, say the proposed amendment:
In Tennessee, several state legislatures along with a family organization, are trying to push for an amendment to the state’s anti-bullying law that would protect the First Amendment rights of student to express their religious and political views.
The bill’s sponsors, Sen Jim Tracey and Rep Vance Dennis, say the proposed amendment:
“Shall not be construed or interpreted to infringe upon the First Amendment rights of students and shall not prohibit their expression of religious, philosophical, or political views, provided, that such expression does not include a threat of physical harm to a student or damage to a student’s property.”
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