https://freerepublic.com/tag/displaysofaffection/ en-us Wed, 7 Nov 2007 01:04:37 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1921982/posts Two hugs equals two days of detention for 13-year-old Megan Coulter. The eighth-grader was punished for violating a school policy banning public displays of affection when she hugged two friends Friday. "I feel it is crazy," said Megan, who was to serve her second detention Tuesday after classes at Mascoutah Middle School. "I was just giving them a hug goodbye for the weekend," she said. Megan's mother, Melissa Coulter, said the embraces weren't even real hugs - just an arm around the shoulder and slight squeeze. "It's hilarious to the point of ridicule," Coulter said. "I'm still dumbfounded that she's... townhall https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1921982/posts#comment Wed, 7 Nov 2007 01:04:37 GMT