Letters to the Editor
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legal queston
Le Castor, (or anybody)
what is the legal definition of "intentional infliction of emotional distress?" Sure seems to apply here. Also, are fighting words just words that incite violence or are a likely provocation? In other words, does a fight have to result or is it enough that a reasonable person would have to restrain themselves from fighting? Cause if it's the latter, this sure seems actionable to me.
Finally, high school isn't the adult world where our right not to be annoyed by assholes is severely limited by necessary civil liberties. Young people in high school are being prepared for adulthood, not expected to assume it. These young women were attacked, albeit not physically. Why shouldn't the school, which is supposed to be one of their legal guardians, not act to protect them and punish students who create a hostile environment for other students? Especially since, by teaching them a lesson they seem to need, the school would also be protecting the young men from the consequences they'll face, if they don't change their ways, once they get out into the world. We wouldn't (I hope) allow a junior KKK chapter or Nazi party group to circulate hate speech about African-Americans or Jews; why is this different?