re: Unconstitutional

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Since when are individuals allowed to put whatever they want on a uniform? What's next? Iron Maiden stickers?

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This is really the crux of the issue. And it not any as clear as FunBunch is pretending it is.

Clearly students can wear a cross. Clearly a public institution cannot have a cross as a regular part of a uniform.

Clearly a school can let students express their sympathy for a fallen student through non-religious expressions (say with an armband).

But could a school allow an expression of grieving (pluses, which they already said they will allow) while explicitly banning a christian symbol?

It would be one thing if they said: "No symbols on your uniform. Period."

The other issue is if the voluntary crosses place a substantial burden on atheists. This could get into the facts of the matter such as how long were the crosses to be worn? A few games vs all season? Could make a difference.

As a public school I understand why they acquiesced, but I don't think it's that cut and dry.