Yes, I’m talking about the absolutely rediculous “Bong Hits for Jesus” lawsuit that was brought upon by Joseph Frederick, a dip-stick of a juevenile who needs a good slap upside the head. 

Check out an excerpt from this article, where the author claims the decision in this case was a “blow to student’s right to free speech”:

According to an article from the Associated Press, the Supreme Court dealt a blow to student’s right to free speech on Monday.   The high court ruled against a former high school student named Joseph Frederick. Frederick, now 23, had been suspended for holding a banner that had the words “Bong Hits for Jesus” printed on it, when the Olympic torch passed by his high school on its way to the winter Olympics.

May I yell “Fire!” in a crowded theater, if there is no fire?  May I scream obscenities in the middle of a high school graduation?  Should I receive a ‘First Amendment pass’ if I carry out a verbal bomb threat over the phone?  Absolutely not.  The authorities would be called, and I would more than likely receive a ticket with a hefty fine, and possibly time in the slammer.  So how is it that this  child provacateur can argue that his First Amendment rights were violated because his school principle made him take down a questionable sign, and had him suspended as a result?

The fact is, you can say whatever you want, but some things you say may have consequences, depending on the venue in which you choose to excercise those rights.  I’m sure Mr. Brat Face knew this, and I’m sure his intention was to sue the school from the beginning, knowing that he would receive punishment for his ‘please-give-me-some-attention-because-my-parents-don’t-love-me-enough’ antics.

What a waste of time.  On a positive note, I’m glad there’s still some sense left in our justice system.