All amendments are protected by each citizen of America. Looking back to Tinker v. Des Moines, a famous court case where students took on their school district for wearing armbands against the war, the students won under the protection of the First Amendment. Throughout the case, which was taken to the Supreme Court, it was mentioned that the act of "...wearing of an armband for the purpose of [expression]..." as well as being "...'closely akin to 'pure speech'…" (Excerpts from Tinker v. Des Moines) simply used the first amendment to show the student's opinion in school. Some viewed their actions as leads for destructive and uncontrollable behavior, however, the students passive aggressive actions caused no harm to other students or administrators. Protected under their constitutional rights, their actions were completely suitable inside the school, as well as outside of it. …show more content…
Can chaos be created from a simple rule? Kaden R. explains that there was an "absurd amount of students reported" due to the fact "kids will become distracted." Meaning, schools without dress codes maintain less academics overall. Logically, schools must obey the First Amendment while creating the dress code. We cannot impede the dress code extently and "[deteriorate] one self's confidence" (Maddy D.). Expression is shown through one's characteristics, and no administration should have the authority to determine that freedom in our lives. Through regulation, no distractions or fear will be