[MD] Free Speech? What next?

[MarshaV]

At 06:59 PM 6/25/2007, you wrote:
>Hi Marsha,
>
>I think its a complex decision (5 years in the making in the Supreme court).
>
>Free speech we uphold, but it does not mean anything goes anywhere -
>does it ? In the version of the story I saw the "defendant" was pretty
>clear it was a cynical opportunistic publicity stunt on their part,
>with no message relative to the olympic event gate-crashed.

Ian,

Anything goes?  Who draws the line?  I had thought the student was 
not on school grounds, it was not during school hours, and it was not 
a school function, but it's been a while since I heard an explanation 
of the issues.  Do remember, though, I was on the side of the 
students.  I have not yet read a full accounting of the decision and 
probably should wait until I do.

Marsha