Question

What is Fortas saying in this passage?

Answer 1

Answer:

The armbands did not interfere with other students.

The armbands did not threaten other students.

The armbands represent an expression of opinion.

Explanation:

"Abe Fortas" was an American prominent lawyer who played a vital role in the issue regarding "Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District." The school (Tinker) suspended students for wearing black armbands as a sign of protest against USA's involvement in the Vietnam war.

The Court ruled the case as non-punishable by law because it did not directly cause any implications, such as disorder or disturbance in school. The punishment can also be justified if there was an evidence that it disrupted the classes. So, in this case, the armbands did not interfere with other students nor did it threaten them. It was also meant to represent an expression of opinion under the First Amendment's right to political dissent.

Answer 2

Answer:

2 The armbands did not interfere with other students.

3 The armbands did not threaten other students.

5 The armbands represent an expression of opinion.

E2020