Check out this story on USATODAY.com: https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2019/03/04/students-maga-gear-high-school-suspension-column/3049693002/.
Check out this story on USATODAY.com: https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2019/03/04/students-maga-gear-high-school-suspension-column/3049693002/USATodayOp Free speech. Teach your children to deal WELL with those who are different.
USATodayOp I think those kids need an IQ test...ASAP!
USATodayOp No, Your “news paper” or what ever you call it, makes me uncomfortable and the country unsafe !
USATodayOp They may be want to get grabbed by the P ! 🤮🤮🤮🤮
USATodayOp Keep you politics views out of school. !!! They knew what they up to
USATodayOp No
USATodayOp Yes
USATodayOp If people are afraid of a hat, regardless of their own biased meaning of it, their parents need to be slapped for raising someone jncapabale of dealing with the real world.
USATodayOp What a role model realDonaldTrump is for kids. In just a couple of years they’ll be in his “grab Em by the” radar!
USATodayOp it's the people who drive the muppet media you are all cowards
USATodayOp Uncomfortable is good.
USATodayOp That’s a bad symbol now a days & if a parent let’s a kid wear it- they are letting their beliefs endanger their child. Send them to school in Nazi regalia ignorant ppl! They will be harmed by your ignorance!
USATodayOp Depends on what kind of Trumpite they are.
USATodayOp Yes, becasue it is an inflamatory comment that is spoken by white supremacists who think whiteness and white domination of all non-whites is equal to greatness when nothing can be farther from the truth. MAGA incites violence.
USATodayOp The fact that we are even asking that question is frightening.
USATodayOp It’s obvious...any idea that is NOT part of the left/progressive narrative is rejected, considered blasphemy and you are labeled a heretic...
USATodayOp It could be both now days.
USATodayOp
USATodayOp People need to find other shit to worry about
USATodayOp It should not impact any opinion. Because the media has a negative attitude toward the President this issue is a concern . Media should be more objective and neutral in expressing their attitude toward the President of the U.S.A.
USATodayOp Probably uncomfortable thanks to MSM, like yourselves.
USATodayOp It makes it unsafe and uncomfortable. It tells closet racists it's okay to be open with their hate in school.
USATodayOp Very uncomfortable. He don’t care about them.
USATodayOp Libatard teachers make schools unsafe.....
USATodayOp LMFAO
USATodayOp Did pres.Bush Chicken give you a few dollars to stand there for a photo oop lol or get a free hoodie LMAO
USATodayOp It’s more peaceful than a BLM hat
USATodayOp School do have right on campus just off side property line where the protest MAGA item would been correct and Appropriate place for student to do this if they wanted school today are like airport with real world security theats
USATodayOp I would feel uncomfortable being next to someone sporting any MAGA paraphernalia. The same as I would if I was next to someone proudly wearing a Swastika. Those symbols and the people who promote them know their meaning.
USATodayOp Funny how freedom of speech is only for some. So what are we teaching these children? These future leaders? They have done nothing wrong. Let them express their views.
USATodayOp No. They do NOT make the school unsafe. They are supporting their country. Why is that so hard to understand? If they burned the flag the media would be on their side.
USATodayOp MAGA POTUS keep doing great things for this country! We believe in you!
USATodayOp MAGA gear does not belong at high school
USATodayOp You Do what What Makes You Comfortable. Have a Great Week!
USATodayOp It's funny how you didn't write the same article about those stupid Obama 'hope' shirts. LiberalismIsAMentalDisease MAGA
USATodayOp He’s a lighting rod for negativity of all magnitudes. He’s used the people who support him as leverage for his own personal agenda. He’s a vacuum. Nothing more. They have been hi jacked and brain-washed. WakeUpAmerica
USATodayOp Yup because the last few shootings had something to do with that trump cult...
USATodayOp Not those kids. Liberal kids do for sure.
USATodayOp These kids just went over the top with this display because they knew it would become an issue and wanted attention.
USATodayOp YES that MAGA hat by Donald Trump’s own words represent racism & bigotry and hatred of all non whites
USATodayOp I've been with you a long time Remember when they were in all the hotel lobbies and I really appreciated it. But garbage like this seals it - I'm done. Finished. I'll dodge your crap from here on. Betting I'm not the only one.
USATodayOp Same as a hood and a sheet
USATodayOp Uncomfortable at best! Them supporting trump may be trash but it doesn’t make them unsafe to be around in my humble opinion. It could even spark discussion, hopefully it could a respectful and opened minded one
USATodayOp Unsafe for _______?
USATodayOp A MAGA hat should prompt a student roundtable, where each class discusses what the hat means. Kids could feel safe to talk about how they feel, without retribution. Every school in the country should have a forum about the MAGA hat and free speech
USATodayOp In this hot political climate, kids should not be allowed to wear any political messages to school! It is just not safe!
USATodayOp To stand up for our president is only honorable!
USATodayOp Since it can provoke, it causes a hostile environment.
USATodayOp If say it could fall under gang clothing. If it makes other students uncomfortable, just like if students wear gang colors or Democrat shirts. Just be consistent and there should be no issue!! Common Sense please!!
USATodayOp If kids are allowed to wear MAGA Ha scat school, then you must allow students to wear “Impeach Trump” clothing. And, you know what will happen when opposing groups of kids run into each other. So, yes, wearing such political clothing on campus can make a school unsafe.
USATodayOp
USATodayOp So when people wear Bernie 2020 hats or shirts, they need to be suspended because socialism makes me feel unsafe.
USATodayOp It’s like wearing a white hoodie over your head
USATodayOp SCOTUS settled the question in 1969 w the Tinker v Des Moines Ind Comm Sch Dist case 'Students don't lose their right to free speech when the enter the schoolhouse 🏫 doors' This case was about black armbands protesting the Vietnam War
USATodayOp That the host is a foreign black comedian means that Republicans won't watch this, but here's clips of Trump talking about having sex with Ivanka.
USATodayOp Nope! Sad day when the MSM has to ask this question. The leftist can’t stand that people disagree with them.
USATodayOp 50 years ago the USSC supported students wearing armbands in school to protest the Vietnam War...in the MOST DIVISIVE period in our recent history. How is this worse? Just bc you don’t like it doesn’t make an argument.
USATodayOp arrogant football players made me uncomfortable (and many others) but I dont see them getting rid of football. GROWUP
USATodayOp It’s merely a gesture to support our President. The world should just stop and start over- geez
USATodayOp Exactly as uncomfortable as a kid wearing a 'Hope & Change' hat several years ago.
USATodayOp Both!
USATodayOp two sides: they are learning to express their views. they are also learning their consequences to sone of their views. kinda sucks, but thats the reality of it. people veing marginalized for having marginalizing thoughts. sounds familiar?
USATodayOp Probably neither. People need to accept the beliefs of others and learn how to discuss differences and learn to take personal responsibility for their being offended.
USATodayOp Media made whatever your calling it
USATodayOp What happened to wearing a Nike hat? Just do it already.
USATodayOp It was a ploy by the parents to cause a problem and get publicity. Besides, any political slogans can be considered to be 'campaigning' and should not be allowed in public schools.
USATodayOp Do armed Neonazi teenagers makes a school unsafe? Or merely uncomfortable?
USATodayOp Does a kid in KKK hat make a school unsafe? Or merely uncomfortable?
USATodayOp It is GODAMN school, not a political rally.
USATodayOp These reply’s.... smfh
USATodayOp Neither, but shows how susceptible and easily-branwashed teenagers are.
USATodayOp What in the hell is wrong with this country when a person can show support for its country’s leader? Which other county in the world would deny this bc it might be offensive?
USATodayOp I’m glad our children are getting involved in politics, it’s their future. No matter who they support, they should have the right to express their views without getting attacked.
USATodayOp Still waiting on one example being great again!
USATodayOp The students / parents need to sue. The actions of the teachers and the school administration was clearly a result of their own personal politics and an effort to suppress the views of the students. They need to be held to account in court.
USATodayOp Anything more than I un comfortable is a joke. Just because you get offended does not matter. Liberals are such pansies!!! They get offended by a hat or shirt with MAGA, yet kill babies in the womb. that is strictly left wing bullshit!
USATodayOp Schools are given tax free status because they’re non profit
USATodayOp Easy solution. During school hours, school uniforms. Outside school hours, whatever the heck they want.
USATodayOp Unfortunately things like this can cause fights or bullying. So I can support the school saying no, as long as they also prohibit ALL political hats, shirts, etc. It must be fair to all.
USATodayOp A whole school? Wow. Amazing.
USATodayOp Unsafe. Slogan has racist undertones
USATodayOp Parkland School shooter wore his proudly. And his final words to his mother involved his MAGA hat.
USATodayOp Hope all the Black Lives Matters gear and shirts go too!
USATodayOp No.. people being violent make it unsafe
USATodayOp Can kids at that school wear Black Lives Matter gear?
USATodayOp Now, let them wear the maga but how do we deal with the flareups? What about the day the other half wears something anti maga? Pick and choose from the many slogans out there. Empathy is the best solution
USATodayOp I would liken it to somebody wearing a hat with Swastika on it.
USATodayOp Most schools have policies banning hats in schools. My son got detention for putting a knit hat on while still in the hallway. (Wintertime, and no insignia or marking on the hat!!!)
USATodayOp It's the same as wearing a While hood or a Swastika
USATodayOp Political attire has no place in a school
USATodayOp Worries
USATodayOp Do they ban Bernie shirts and other polit stuff? If so, I’m OK. If not, not
USATodayOp Not good at all, why would any parent allow their child to participate in the political firestorm and be ok with that ? jr. high and high school student should not be allowed to do this in school property, subject the children to possible hate filled rhetoric.
USATodayOp Can kids in that school also wear Black Lives Matter fear?
USATodayOp heinechagrin3i I'm in NY President Hispanics With TRUMP POTUS & they have Never invited me to MAGA. Thanks .
USATodayOp Of course does People in a MAGA hat and shirts tend to be more violent and dangerous to public safety. They’re domestic terrorists.
USATodayOp Probably Unsafe! This country is a the brink of a kind of war war haven't seen before. Anger is everywhere! Trump the master con man has stumbled on to and fed and nurtured this anger! BIG TIME! Trump is the circus Ring Leader with a top hat!💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥
USATodayOp Being a woman of color, I am somewhat scared of anyone wearing a MAGA hat but everyone has the right to choose what they want to wear !
USATodayOp This is a stupid headling/topic on its face! Why would a MAGA hat or shirt make someone feel uncomfortable? Who doesn't want our country to be great?! The only reason you pose this question is to somehow legitimize your (MSM) narrative that this is somehow racist... SMH
USATodayOp That is not the issue. I am a high school principal. The issue is Schools forbid political attire or shirts or hat that send unacceptable messages. If these students are permitted to wear political messages, then you permit students to wear I am a Communist or White Supremest.
USATodayOp America must protect children who wear MAGA clothing like the Blacks that wear rap/gangster clothes. Can’t teach equality, if you don’t live it.
USATodayOp Wanting to make America “great” is not a bad thing, and that is what the entire misconception is. This administration, as well as its following, have given the phrase a negative connotation. Their definition of MAGA fuels racism and hate. It has become a polarizing phrase.
USATodayOp The news media makes it unsafe. Bias news media.
USATodayOp Unsafe. MAGA attire has been likened to KKK attire. It is NOT APPROPRIATE.
USATodayOp Would you allow Black kids to wear Black berets and other Panther gear?
USATodayOp Do schools allow other gangs to wear colors? No.
USATodayOp Home school is a good option for students that do not want to follow public school dress codes
USATodayOp
USATodayOp IT WAS THE HAT ITSELF, NOT THE MESSAGE! GET A GRIP!
USATodayOp
USATodayOp this is the type of question that makes people doubt the integrity of journalists.
nl_0223 USATodayOp Trump is our President.
USATodayOp The people who react are the unsafe people.
USATodayOp Never heard of kids being uncomfortable when others were wearing Obama 'Hope' shirts.
USATodayOp
USATodayOp The MAGA gear wasn't the problem. The problem was their racist taunts about building the wall. But God forbid white teenagers are told they can't be assholes to Hispanic students. Instead of getting punishment they deserve, they get a spread on . Shameful.
USATodayOp Question doesn't dignify a response
USATodayOp It can be a catalyst to a confrontation. How about malcolm x gear? Ok, how about a swastika? Does that make a school unsafe, or uncomfortable?
USATodayOp Like the idiot they support; it’s an unwanted, useless, and otherwise waste of time, energy, and resources begging for attention.
USATodayOp NOPE
USATodayOp We shouldn't allow any kind of Desplay of Political Representation in our Public schools at all. The students should be there to learn & not there to possibly creat Controversy
USATodayOp Does Trump make Mainstream Media unsafe? Or merely uncomfortable?
USATodayOp Unsafe? Probably not. Stupider? Absolutely.
USATodayOp It not pissed of lib teachers! They need to shut up and teach the state curriculum and stop worrying about MAGA hats! The union fills their heads with dem BS!
USATodayOp The students that have no respect for the teachers and other kids are what makes them unsafe
USATodayOp The courts say if this adversely affects learning by making some feel unsafe, angry, fearful, or agitated so that the brain inhibits learning, the attire or props are to be removed. Political shirts in today’s age do that, so the principal rightly said no more.
USATodayOp usa today makes schools unsafe and uncomfortable because it doesn’t want armed security for school personnel and students We have it in Texas and even some students are armed with guns in their cars and pickup trucks MAGA and protect the kids jlawrence...
USATodayOp Just don't push those kids off. They might shoot up the school
USATodayOp This wholly depends on the area. In a small texas town probably not, in a school in Okland CA most definitely
USATodayOp Your Trump gear is your mark of racism. Wear at your own risk. Also, I see Trump and his disgusting team are putting profanity on their new campaign flags that are hanging near schools. Another great influence on our children. BeBest!
USATodayOp My school didn't allow hats at all.
USATodayOp just uncomfy I suppose.
Via usatodayopinion.
USATodayOp Neither, if they are taught kindness, compassion, respect and minding their own business. I'm a NOT pro Maga. But I'm not pro stupidity or ignorance either.
USATodayOp Uncomfortable. Those claiming a cap is dangerous are ignorant.
USATodayOp Uncomfortable maybe. Unsafe? Only if someone wants to start problems because of a hat.
USATodayOp
USATodayOp Both.
USATodayOp NO.
USATodayOp As long as they're not shooting up a school or bullying anyone I don't give a damn what they wearing they could have a shirt that says 'hail satan 666' or 'I love my little pony'.
USATodayOp Can kids wear these to school? MAGA FuckTrump
USATodayOp Allow them to wear or show their outright support. An honest enemy is way better than a fake friend. At least I know who is who. Expose yourself.
USATodayOp I don't know are white nationalist groups intrinsically racist or do they make everyone else uncomfortable.
USATodayOp As long as they're not shooting up a school or bullying anyone I don't give a damn what they where they could have a shirt that says 'hail satan 666' or 'I love my little pony'.
USATodayOp Both!
USATodayOp School uniforms would help solve this problem.
USATodayOp Yes!! Maga hat represents BIGOTRY RACISM LIES DISRESPECT FOR NATIONAL SECURITY DISCRIMINATION & MISOGYNY, DISMISSING GLOBAL WARMING & trump! Children become targets if wearing any of this apparel
USATodayOp Are we going to encourage violence against opposing views?
USATodayOp You allow MAGA then anti MAGA has up be allowed too
USATodayOp Only unsafe for themselves. Perhaps uncomfortable for others. But, hey that’s what freedom of speech and association can result in at times. Oh, well. People need to learn to dialogue and not fight over or attempt to suppress different opinions.
USATodayOp MAGA hats are pretty much like wearing a white hood.
USATodayOp Does a kid in a white klan outfit make a school unsafe? Yes. To people of color that MAGA hat represents same thing. And it invites racism.
USATodayOp How is that even a 'newsworthy' question?
USATodayOp Neither .... people are way too sensitive over a red hat & a flag.
USATodayOp Oh, I can answer that. It only makes the school uncomfortable, in the same way someone dressed in a white hood makes a school “merely uncomfortable” or someone pointedly polishing a gun in front of you is “merely uncomfortable.”
USATodayOp Can’t attack someone due to race/ethnicity/sex/religion/or wearing Obama/Clinton/Dems gear. But permitted to attack for Trump/Rep hat. Person peacefully using freedom of speech to wear that gear is blamed. Sounds like the rules are making it unsafe.
USATodayOp I say you at least know who you’re dealing with or not.
USATodayOp Why the fuck is the News Media USA Today even asking this question? It's called 'Freedom of Speech' ...and it is also giving positive support for our President. This is why America is so great because we have that Right ...BUT the Media is destroying that Right by publishing BS
USATodayOp All students should be safe regardless of their beliefs and/or who they want to support.
USATodayOp If a man can wear a dress to the Oscars for the entire world to see, who gives a rats ass if a student wears a MAGA or a pink pussy hat to school. What a absolutely dumb me being nice, question is that ? One to further hate and divide ?
USATodayOp DEMOCRATS HAVE MADE THEM UNSAFE BECAUSE OF THEIR HATETRED! There is nothing wrong with wearing that clothing. If I had some, I be wearing it everywhere I went, just to piss the libs off. REAL Americans LOVE OUR PRESIDENT!
USATodayOp Not about being unsafe. It creates a distraction in the classroom which is unnecessary. These kids are distracted enough.
USATodayOp They should feel more comfortable knowing that mom and dad have more money in their pockets , more people have jobs and that the President cares about their safety.
USATodayOp Let’s remember what MAGA means = “Make America Great Again” I can promise you that most MAGA hat wearing individuals will be more open to discussing solutions to problems compared to Antifa supporting groups... how we do we MAGA is the question? proPeace not AntiWar
USATodayOp By wearing Trump gear, you identify as someone who thinks Mexicans are rapists & applauds when a presidential candidate proposes to bar Muslims from entering the country. If you didn’t want Trump gear to be offensive, you should have demanded he focus on a positive message 🤷🏽♂️
USATodayOp Trump has made the slogan MAGA a connotation of racism and bigotry. America has always been great. AGAM America Great And Magnificent
USATodayOp We have kids threatening to shoot up schools, kids that are in gangs or have family members that are in gangs that threaten violence to teachers, and kids who are just out of control. But hey let’s talk about kids in MAGA hats 🙄
USATodayOp Does a kid supporting a POTUS make a school unsafe? NO. If it makes people uncomfortable then they need to grow up, and stop acting like damned snowflakes. I didn't hear any fuss when people were clothing supporting BarackObama.
USATodayOp It makes it unsafe for the kid in the MAGA hat. ‘Freedoms of speech and expression’ but only when liberals agree eith the message... ...liberals are the true fascists!
USATodayOp its the opposition that makes it unsafe
USATodayOp Are people really this insecure in their lives that a red cap creates a level of personal turmoil warranting an article in a national newspaper? First world problems have reached a whole new level.
USATodayOp It sounds like the hat wasn't even the issue, or the flag, it was their behavior. I get it though, you don't get the same ratings with headlines like Disrespectful child gets punished in school.
USATodayOp Both, would you allow KKK getups in school? I don't think so.
USATodayOp How is showing support for your president or country ever wrong. Wtf has happened to this country.
USATodayOp BOTH
USATodayOp If they are not old enough to vote should such politics be allowed in school no matter the affiliation?
USATodayOp Or neither.
USATodayOp Unsafe really? The only people that would be unsafe would be those wearing the MAGA gear. Those who don’t support DT would continue to be intolerant of those who don’t agree with their view.
USATodayOp It makes some grown men get cramps and crave chocolate
USATodayOp Depends on how many unhinged liberals are there.
USATodayOp same can be said about a BLACK hoody!
USATodayOp If you're American you should want America to be great. If not you are the problem
USATodayOp Both.
USATodayOp Yes
USATodayOp Neither. When Obama win the presidency people wore shirts portraying his image everywhere, including schools and work. The problem is people cant accept the fact he won, and want to create problems for those who support him by expressing their right to do so.
USATodayOp Why are dems trying to censor our freedoms then they call the right Nazis... Can't make this up people!!
USATodayOp Could be both
USATodayOp Fidget. Fidget.
USATodayOp I bet telling kids they can't support their freedom of speech, their country or their president makes schools uncomfortable.
USATodayOp My perspective is if a student wants to wear a 'MAGA' hat to school, so be it. Just like a teacher should be allowed to have a Kaepernick pic or photo in the classroom. If you allow one, you allow the other. Or you don't allow either.
USATodayOp I’d go with weird as f***
USATodayOp Make a school unsafe? This is April 1st right? Lol
USATodayOp If it is unsafe, it’s not the fault of the kid in the MAGA hat
USATodayOp If something is unsafe, it's an automatic win to remove it. Democrats will just say whatever they have to to win, whether it's true or not. Disagreeing with them is unsafe, so don't do it!
Education Education Latest News, Education Education Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Source: USATODAY - 🏆 100. / 63 Read more »
Source: Newsweek - 🏆 468. / 52 Read more »