Is banning black armbands a healthy way to prevent future conflict, or does it violate the freedom of expression that we are all entitled to? In 1968, three students learned the hard way.
They wore black armbands in protest to America’s involvement in the Vietnam war. As a result, it led to the three students being suspended from their schools. There are many different opinions on who is right. Abe Fortas defends the freedom of people who wish to express their thoughts and opinions. On the contrary, Hugo Black sees it as a way to prevent conflict within the schools.
Justice Abe Fortas sees no reason why students should not be able to wear black armbands. “The school officials banned and sought to punish petitioners for a silent, passive
