Two sophomore girls are suing their Indiana school district in federal court after they were disciplined for posting online photos of themselves posing with phallic lollipops. Both the girls and the district are basing their pleas on the Supreme Court case, Tinker v. Des Moines, the district arguing that the photos appeal to prurient interests and as such were disruptive and run counter to the values of public education.
The girls argue that the photos did not interfere with the school’s operation so were not disruptive and were not “intended to satisfy or arouse sexual desires.” -db
From On Point, May 23, 2011, by Matthew Heller.