At first I was appalled at this view. But slowly but surely I am coming around to it.
I agree... mostly.
The growing problem is that public schools are increasingly insisting on overriding the parents' rights and forcing objectionable materials and viewpoints on our children.
Such restrictions on students' free speech MUST be universal if they are used. A ban on all shirts with ANY printing whatsoever (no Che, etc.) would be fair.
But then what do we do about the teachers who HAVE their 1st Amendment rights protected, who then teach our children whatever offensive viewpoint they might deem proper?
The 1st Amendment is all about the government not prohibiting or criminalizing viewpoints.
But if you are hired to teach History, and then go off on the moon landings being fake, the Kennedy assassination conspiracy, the car that runs on water not gas, etc; you WILL get fired.
That being said political nutjobs can and do get where they can spread their nuttery to kids; and many find a welcoming environment to such among our “I have a degree in Education, so I know nothing except how to teach.... nothing.” education professionals.
The best solution is to be a hands on parent at your local school, home school, and educate your child.
If 50% or more of what your child “knows” came from a school teacher and not from their parents, clergy, or their own self betterment; then your child has attained a piss poor education.