This is why our school system is so jacked up in the U.S. Also, this shows that teachers allow students to do just about anything if it fits in with their political views.

So, instead of studying in school or doing something for your local homeless, these students are allowed to walk and hang out with fellow students. Sounds like a great way to get our kids to learn and be competitive in the world! Also, will these kids be allowed to attend anti-illegal immigration rallies?

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I think this is an excellent opportunity for students to get a "real-life" experience as to how our freedoms work. In fact, the first amendment guarantees these kids the right to do so. To say that it would be more beneficial to work in a retirement home or with the homeless is totally and utterly unfounded. First of all, you do not know these kids at all. Secondly you do not know the specifics of their "community service obligation" for graduation. I applaud this school system for advocating the involvement of their students in politics. We need to have MORE INVOLVEMENT! Too often people have no idea what is being done in government daily that could impact their lives in the future. I have and always will advocate for an increased in curriculum on the American government in schools. To which you may say that the information presented to them is bias, but the fact is that with the vast amounts of resources to formulate their own opinions students today have a much less chance of being "brain-washed." At least they are still hearing/seeing the information. Not to sound corny here, but these kids are our future leaders, the sooner they grasp an understanding of the political machine the better -- for all of us.

-Ghost

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