North Carolina cheerleaders on probation after posing with Trump sign

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Posted: 9/16/2019 8:07:35 PM EDT

NC cheerleaders on probation after posing with Trump signs
https://www.fox46charlotte.com/news/nc-cheerleaders-on-probation-after-posing-with-trump-signs

STANLY COUNTY, N.C. - A North Carolina cheerleading squad is in trouble after displaying signs supporting President Donald Trump at a football game.
The North Stanly High School squad has been placed on probation after posing with a banner supporting President Trump before a game at the end of last month.
The school said a student attending the game brought the flag in, and the picture was taken before the game started, and Stanly County superintendent Dr. Jeff James says the team was told not to do it again.

I updated the picture to one with the faces blurred out to prevent any further scoring comments. Geez folks, these are kids.

Posted: 9/16/2019 8:08:21 PM EDT

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What unmitigated bullshit.

Posted: 9/16/2019 8:11:38 PM EDT

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I don’t agree however I’m sure they would’ve done the exact same thing for an Obama or Hillary banner so I guess it’s OK.

Posted: 9/16/2019 8:14:17 PM EDT

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/this but Trump is a racist.

(sorry I've been out of the new's cycle - is he still a racist or have they moved on?)

Posted: 9/16/2019 8:14:26 PM EDT

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"Shut up and sing"

Don't bring the man into your life.

Posted: 9/16/2019 8:14:44 PM EDT

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Pffftttt...

IDontBeliveIt.meme

Posted: 9/16/2019 8:15:11 PM EDT

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They or another organization should take a picture with a Bernie Sanders poster and expose the school system "leadership" for what it is...

Posted: 9/16/2019 8:15:23 PM EDT

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What happened to freedom of speech?

Posted: 9/16/2019 8:15:24 PM EDT

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Ought to flood the superintendent's office with complaints for being limp-wristed, America-hating faggots.

Posted: 9/16/2019 8:17:17 PM EDT

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If they had posed with a Bernie sign nothing would happen.

Posted: 9/16/2019 8:17:55 PM EDT

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Posted: 9/16/2019 8:18:01 PM EDT

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Thats the way to get highschool kids not to do something....make it taboo

Posted: 9/16/2019 8:18:24 PM EDT

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They are just creating more conservative voters in the future....

I have been having great conversations with a college freshman in my church recently. He is doing his best to watch coverage from both sides of the media. His said yesterday that he initially chalked up the Pres’ “fake news” up to just bloviating but after reading/ finding out more about sharpie-gate and the Dorian incident he now understands just how biased some news is.

We talked about The irishman’s comments at the debate and this student without prompting said confiscation of weapons was the kickoff to the Revolutionary War. So perhaps there is hope for the up and comers.

He also wants to go shooting, so we’re finding a time to sling some lead.

Posted: 9/16/2019 8:18:46 PM EDT

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They should do it again.

Posted: 9/16/2019 8:19:29 PM EDT

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Freedom of speech?

Now, if the school permitted athletes or cheerleaders to appear in school uniform for other political events, there is a real issue at hand.

Posted: 9/16/2019 8:20:28 PM EDT

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Does not exist at school events.

Heck, in Texas schools have the power to punish students for actions taken off campus and totally unrelated to school.

Posted: 9/16/2019 8:20:56 PM EDT

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From the link.

All North Carolina schools have a policy against displaying political signs. A statement from the Stanly County School district said, it part:

"Stanly County Schools respects the rights of its students, staff, and visitors to express their opinions in a respectful manner on their own time, however, Stanly County Board of Education policy prohibits the display or distribution of political advertisements on campus or at school events. Further, Stanly County Schools never makes political campaign endorsements. These policies ensure that all students, staff and visitors are able to attend school events in an environment that promotes students and not a particular political viewpoint."

The North Carolina High School Athletic Association said the probation was not a punishment, but a "notice of behavior or action that is against NCHSAA Handbook Policy or contrary to expectations of sportsmanship and proper behavior."

They say if the behavior continues, fines or suspensions could be implemented.

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Posted: 9/16/2019 8:21:45 PM EDT

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Town should put the school superintendent on probation

Posted: 9/16/2019 8:22:16 PM EDT

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LOL, these kids are now red pilled.

Posted: 9/16/2019 8:23:04 PM EDT

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At least they're not kindergarteners or singing Obama's gonna change the world.....

Posted: 9/16/2019 8:24:50 PM EDT

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North Stanly High School squad.

Posted: 9/16/2019 8:24:56 PM EDT

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Average age 15

Posted: 9/16/2019 8:25:59 PM EDT

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Posted: 9/16/2019 8:26:11 PM EDT

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NC cheerleaders on probation after posing with Trump signs
https://www.fox46charlotte.com/news/nc-cheerleaders-on-probation-after-posing-with-trump-signs

STANLY COUNTY, N.C. - A North Carolina cheerleading squad is in trouble after displaying signs supporting President Donald Trump at a football game.
The North Stanly High School squad has been placed on probation after posing with a banner supporting President Trump before a game at the end of last month.
The school said a student attending the game brought the flag in, and the picture was taken before the game started, and Stanly County superintendent Dr. Jeff James says the team was told not to do it again.

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Just do it again anyway.

Civil disobedience, amirite?

Posted: 9/16/2019 8:26:54 PM EDT

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This.

Posted: 9/16/2019 8:27:21 PM EDT

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OK, Jeff

Posted: 9/16/2019 8:27:30 PM EDT

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Posted: 9/16/2019 8:27:47 PM EDT

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1st Amendment suit coming in 5,4,3.2,1

Posted: 9/16/2019 8:30:03 PM EDT

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He’s a racist you’re a racist I’m a racist. If you’re not a far left commie you’re a racist. Errrybody a racist.

Sheesh I thought everyone knew this

Posted: 9/16/2019 8:31:49 PM EDT

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WTF dude.

Posted: 9/16/2019 8:33:10 PM EDT

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When wearing the school's uniform at the school's event you're not speaking for yourself, you're speaking for the school. There's probably even a written policy you acknowledge when you become a cheerleader that political messages aren't allowed while in the uniform. I'm sure the school administration is a bunch of libtards (most school administrators are) who would be fine with a pro-Democrat banner, but this isn't really a free speech issue.

Edit for spelling.

Posted: 9/16/2019 8:33:19 PM EDT

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Posted: 9/16/2019 8:33:41 PM EDT

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If it had been a rainbow flag they would have been celebrated.

Posted: 9/16/2019 8:35:32 PM EDT

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A good way to red pill more people.

Posted: 9/16/2019 8:35:33 PM EDT

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Posted: 9/16/2019 8:36:02 PM EDT

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Posted: 9/16/2019 8:37:23 PM EDT

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Their whiteness sickitates me

Posted: 9/16/2019 8:39:38 PM EDT

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Meanwhile, in the teacher parking lot, there are probably Bernie, Mayor Pete, Warren, etc. stickers all over.

Posted: 9/16/2019 8:41:47 PM EDT

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Posted: 9/16/2019 8:42:22 PM EDT

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Posted: 9/16/2019 8:43:52 PM EDT

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Stanley North Carolina is on the way left of North Carolina.

Posted: 9/16/2019 8:45:01 PM EDT

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Posted: 9/16/2019 8:46:55 PM EDT

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Total bs

Posted: 9/16/2019 8:47:37 PM EDT

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Posted: 9/16/2019 8:48:08 PM EDT

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Willing to bet the PTA would have supplied the banners with school approval if it about HRC or Obama.

Posted: 9/16/2019 8:48:10 PM EDT

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School would have let the rules bend if they agreed with the message.

Posted: 9/16/2019 8:48:55 PM EDT

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Trump should give them all scholarships to the university of their choosing. Fuck that school.

Posted: 9/16/2019 8:49:56 PM EDT

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Posted: 9/16/2019 8:51:51 PM EDT

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Similar situation happened here and the school just lost the suit

School told girl/student to stop handing out valentines cards. She worked the channels at the school, they didn’t back down. She filed a 1st amendment suit. She asked for, and won, damages of $1.

"There can be no doubt that in handing out her home-made Valentines to her fellow students, friends, and staff at NWTC, Olsen was engaged in a constitutionally protected form of expression. Olsen's conduct bears some resemblance to “handbilling” which has been defined as “the practice of offering written material—be it handbills, pamphlets, tracts, advertisements, booklets, notices or other information—to individuals in public places for their acceptance or rejection," reads Hon. Griesbach's ruling.

He continues, "As an initial matter, Olsen did not need a public forum in order to lawfully convey her messages. While Olsen’s conduct bears some similarity to handbilling, it was not handbilling in the traditional sense. Traditional handbilling refers to handing out the same written material to members of the public in general, such as a pamphlet, advertisement, booklet, or campaign material. Each of the Valentines Olsen handed out, however, had a different message directed not to the public in general but to the person to whom she gave the Valentine."

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