Note from the student: I was gonna put a joker smile on him, like that Obama poster, but I thought I might get in trouble!
Our note back: whoever made the Obama/Joker poster didn't get in trouble - people just said he was a jerk! The first amendment doesn't protect you from being called a jerk, an idiot, or any other unpleasant name. It won't always get you out of trouble in school, either - and this Summers guy COULD respond by giving you a lot MORE homework! So you're right to be cautious - freedom of speech doesn't mean you shouldn't THINK before you speak!
