Question

Which statement from the Tinker v. Des Moines court decision best supports

Answer 1

The sign of black armbands and the quietness and passiveness of the students was more of a symbol than a statement that supported the reasoning that the conduct of the student protesters.

Explanation:

To stand against the government policies in Vietnam, pupils of three public school stood against the higher authorities wearing a black armband.

These students were under suspension till the protest was over as they ignored to remove off the black armbands that stood as a powerful statement and tool against the government.

The sign of black armbands and the quietness and passiveness of the students was more of a symbol than a statement that supported the reasoning that the conduct of the student protesters was within the  protection of the free speech clause of the First Amendment.