Isn't that I violation of our rights? Don't I have the right to say "****" or "***"?
2006-12-02 15:18:04 · 11 answers · asked by The Riddler 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
sh*t or a*s
2006-12-02 15:18:27 · update #1
I don't see the 'necessity' to cuss, but I surely don't see the problem with expressing anger through a rich lexicon. What if I jammed my finger and said "sh!t" or "f*ck"? nothing wrong with that.
Really, the only reason people think it's bad to cuss is because their parents say it's wrong. Believe me, my parents have always restricted me from cussing, but I don't see what's so wrong with it.
2006-12-02 15:56:02 · update #2
Friend - Schools get the right from their Board of Education or whatever governing boards establish their rules and policies, which is a right given them through the laws established by the United States Congress or the State Congress.
We get very confused about "rights". Having a "right" to do something does not mean its "right" to do it. Your "right" to do it does not supercede my "right" to not be around it. That is the federal law.
So, if the school has a policy that students are not to be allowed to cuss, and as a student you know this policy and its in the student handbook...if you then choose to cuss, its your right, but you are still going to be punished from breaking a school regulation. If I am at the school and I know there is a school regulation against cussing, then its my right to expect that I do not have to hear it.
(PS - I hear lots of cussing, its not really an issue for me, I just went with your example.)
Peace
2006-12-02 16:35:17 · answer #1 · answered by Dust in the Wind 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When you start working, you will discover that most work places have rules about swearing or calling people names or demeaning anyone. You could get fired quite easily for that and I've known several people at work who were fired for swearing.
When you are on a payroll or in a public school you have to follow the rules. You can cuss all you want on your own time if that's your idea of a good time.
2006-12-03 01:09:22 · answer #2 · answered by sister_godzilla 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe the ACLU recently won a suit where "adults" over the age of 18 can now swear in public regardless of how offensive they are to everyone else around them, but I don't think that extends to brats--er, punks, er, gangster-wannabee street trash, er...oh yeah, school kids who cuss.
I have no respect for adults or kids who feel it's necessary to cuss. I have three ex-cons who did hard time in prison working for me, and none of them feel the need to cuss while expressing themselves. They don't have to.
Cussing doesn't make you a bad a---, it shows you're ignorant and your parents have no backbone.
2006-12-02 23:39:44 · answer #3 · answered by Charlotte M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at the expense of someone else, you don't. Schools get the right from their charters, mission statements, town government, state government, etc. Same reasoning for why they can set a dress code.
And the 1st Amendment just guarantees that the federal government will not make any law to abridge your rights to free speech, it does not guarantee free speech.
2006-12-02 23:20:53 · answer #4 · answered by Brandon 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are getting a free education provided by the community. Since the community is paying for the education the community has the right to expect community standards for decency be observed. Same as you go to a friends house you don't have the right to run around in your birthday suit you if they don't want to you have to abide by their rules.
2006-12-03 04:35:13 · answer #5 · answered by .45 Peacemaker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps your parents haven't done their job at teaching. You have the right to say and do as you please. But there are always consequences. The schools get their rights from the school board, their charter, the state, local and federal governments. It generally begins with a line such as "We the people..." Care to come work for me? I own a business that 's Christian based. Try swearing in my shop and see what it'll get you. Honestly, when you swear, you embarrass yourself.
2006-12-02 23:30:26 · answer #6 · answered by Doc 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you are under 18, you have no rights. You don't have the right to free speech, assembly, etc. You don't have the right to eat; your parents have a duty to feed you. There is a difference.
Your parents give up their rights with regard to how they allow you to behave when they sign you up for school. They bestow their rights on the school.
2006-12-02 23:47:22 · answer #7 · answered by normobrian 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They get the right to do that from YOUR PARENTS. It really is that simple. Also, censorship has been found to be completely Constitutional, at least where minors are concerned.
2006-12-03 01:20:51 · answer #8 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure, you have the right to swear.
That doesn't mean there aren't consecuences (sp?) to what you say.
When you get a job, if you're constantly swearing, you can expect to get your a-- fired.
2006-12-02 23:22:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The school is trying to pick up the slack where your parents apparently failed. It is called dignity and manners.....you should give it a try.
2006-12-03 00:34:52 · answer #10 · answered by Cherry_Blossom 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋