When it comes to the issue of free speech, all eyes have been upon La Jolla High School (LJHS) this past week, after school administrators painted over a political statement crafted by members of the LJHS Persian Club. The message, “Freedom for Iran,” was painted on the school\u2019s senior benches, considered to be a long-time forum at the school, after a huge antigovernment protest erupted in the Middle Eastern country. The free-speech debate has carried into LJHS political science classes, and a couple students have even brought the issue to the American Civil Liberties Union. Putting conflict aside, it\u2019s great that local youths are getting involved in a crucial conversation. It\u2019s hard to say what the benches\u2019 fate will be, but we can point out an enduring and uncensored forum that belongs to every La Jollan, young or old \u2014 this page. Send us a guest column or letter. We won\u2019t paint over it! \u2014 Claire Harlin\tis the editor of the Village News.<\/i><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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