School Walkouts

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I wasn't expecting 17 pages about the second amendment. The thread was about the first amendment.Do these students have the right to protest peacefully, or not? I say yes they do.

Are they breaking the law? It doesn't matter. Peaceful protestors from times and issues past (Civil rights, voting rights, anti war,etc)fully understood that their stand may get them into trouble. It doesn't matter; Change happens.

What does matter is that these young demonstrators are quickly learning that they represent the future and can bring about that change. This realization supersedes school rules.

Are they being influenced by the left? Sure. Just like those Civil rights, voting rights, and anti war protestors of the past.

Please don't imply that influence isn't happening on the flip side of the issue; even if it's more in the form of huge sums of money to our legislators. That type of influence is difficult to overcome.

You go students! Take a stand, register to vote. Protect your first amendment rights. In the past those were exercised by passing out flyers or holding secret meetings. You now have an evolved arsenal of weapons at your disposal; Communication networks, Social media and your vast numbers.....The future is yours.