we should be able to wear the confederate flag to school

Freedom of Speech isn't necessarily Free:While it is true that we have freedom of speech, it is also true that that freedom can cause us to lose our freedom. Freedom of speech/expression isn't free at all. If I say "I swear that before my dying breath I'm going to kill my neighbor," directly or indirectly around an officer of the law and/or I am deemed a reasonable threat to my neighbor through my expression by a officer of the law (sometimes by a subjectively scrutnized argument) then I could end up in jail (losing my freedom). Now certainly my opponent isn't suggesting that people don't pay the price for their "freedom of speech. " The point here is that he does have the ability to wear the confederate flag to school, he just might be punished for it. According to BusinessInsider. com people (mostly teenage kids) have been arrested from posting things on Facebook. This seems like a freedom of expression that takes place (and not even in the context of the rules of a educational institution), but it ended up putting several in jail for the things they expressed. [1]Going to school is like any other societal agreement. .. :When you are enrolled in school, there are rules that govern that particular institution. As a student, you are agreeing to adhere to those rules and have the option (or your parents have the option) to opt out of that school. As someone who wishes to wear things that are against the dress code, you're contending that you do not think the rules apply to you or that the rules need to be changed for all the students (imagine the floodgate that could open by allowing something like a rebellious flag or a hemp plant as a symbol to someone's freedom of expression during school and the distractions it could cause). So how do you expect to decide what is allowed in school and what is not allowed in school. I would guess that there is a governing body of the school district (for public schools) and a board of some kind for most educational entities that make such policies in the interest of the entire student body. Perhaps you should seek to make a case with them. Until then, you are under those rules and therefore enforcement for breaking any of those rules. While you may not like it, these rules are set in the interest of the school's image, the student body, the parents, the teachers, and the administrators. While it may seem like freedom of expression to you to wear a confederate flag on your shirt to school, you are part of the school community and that means as long as the rules are set and you agree to go, then you are agreeing to abide by the rules set by that school (not allowing confederate flags and all). What you wear expresses you:According to Ben C. Fletcher D. Phil at psychologytoday. com, what we wear makes a statement about us. It sends signals to other people about what kind of person we are and what things we wish to represent us. [2]I wonder if my opponent has considered allowing pornographic images on clothing, swastikas, gang images, or other controversial items onto clothing allowed in schools? What my opponent wishes to do is wear an image that many associate with a bloody time in America's history that turned family members against each other. Is this the message they wish to convey? Also, this flag is seen by many as a symbol that expresses racial oppression, since the Confederate States of America wanted to keep slaves (mostly of African descent). Is this the message they wish to convey? Even if they do not, the message could still be sent to other students that may not like the message. The Confederate Flag may increase hostility in the African-American student body and could lead to harm in the schools, some court systems may find this leading to potential harm and disruption in the classroom. For schools, it should be a place of learning in an environment fit for all students (or at least the best environment we can hope to build). Does this freedom of expression have a necessity during school hours? Couldn't/Wouldn't it be a better time for this expression on a political stand, rally, or amongst people in more private locations, or local areas? In the interest of the school, controversial images and symbols probably should be something considered by the board and administrators of each school. Obviously, the best practical decision should be reached where there is a balance of allowing for individual freedom while protecting other individuals while on their quest for knowledge. Sources:1. . http://www.businessinsider.com...2.http://www.psychologytoday.com...