Children should have the same free speech, free religion, free press, etc. rights as adults. While I may not agree with the shirt, I would defend Tyler Harper's right to wear it with my life. I'd also practice free speech myself explaining why his shirt makes him a massive biggot and a jaskass. The little fucker was purpously trying to be a disruption, of course, but that falls to the side when the issue becomes constitutional. I could wear a big swaztika on my shirt walking through an area heavily populated by Jewish people. Yes, I'd be an asshole, but my actions would be protected by free speech. I'd be wrong from the standpoint of good taste and probably morality, but I would be defended by free speech. All freedoms come with responsibility.
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