You don't say what the teacher was saying that you took to be "bad", but, that's not really the point here, anyway. The point is - why did you get kicked out of class? A teacher doesn't kick a student out of class for HAVING an opinion, even a dissenting one. A student is removed from class because of the WAY they expressed that opinion. I would venture a guess that the teacher's comments angered you (maybe rightfully so), and you spoke out in a manner considered to be inappropriate and/or disrespectful - and you were told to leave the classroom.
If, after hearing the teacher's comments, you raised your hand, and gave your opposing opinion in a clear, concise, non-yelling, intelligent manner, it's highly unlikely that you would have been told to leave. If, however, you interrupted the teacher, yelled or otherwise raised your voice, and ranted & raved, it is understandable that the teacher felt that your outburst was disruptive to the class, and this is why you were told to leave.
Yes, there is a right to free speech - but that doesn't mean that we can yell "FIRE!" in a crowded theater just for the hell of it. In exercising our right to free speech, we still need to be aware of our surroundings. You may have had some very valid points and arguments against the teacher's comments, but they were lost because of the manner in which you attempted to present them.
If you feel that the teacher's comments were predjudicial, bigoted, or sexist, then you have every right to file a complaint with your school's administration and/or the school board. However, unless the teacher was directing these comments specifically to you, as an individual, then it is unlikely they will find that the teacher is guilty of bonafide discrimination. He'll probably be given a light warning to tone it down in the future, keep his opinions to himself, and stick to the curriculum.
So far as you are concerned, use this incident as an opportunity to hone your debating skills. They will serve you well in the future.
Everyone HAS a voice, but, it's those who know how to USE that voice effectively that will go far in their lives.
2006-11-08 01:36:25
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answered by happy heathen 4
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if u were not cursing or fighting,in a orderly fashing ur constitution still gives u freedon of speech,but school rules or proticol could state different.if u have been wronged go over his head and state ur case u have to b treeted with respect also
2006-11-08 01:15:03
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answered by Anonymous
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um....what exactly did he say? what right was he witholding from you?
2006-11-08 01:09:13
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answered by Mardy 4
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