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Teachers are not suppose to wear political paraphernalia.   Although they can were things that are in reference to their right or actions around organizing.

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That is a great point barbgl.

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The argument that is made by the ACLU and Charlie Hinkle are the same arguments made against gay and lesbian teachers by the OCA in 2000.

Where is our acceptance?  Why do we restrict that which is different.  I think the fear of the unknown is the heart of this issue.  Many teachers visibly wear the cross and yet nothing is said to them.

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