Although the school is suspending these petitioners solely to avoid distractions and disruptions, it is against the petitioners' constitutional rights. Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District is challenging our free speech and national equality in schools. This leaves America with the question: How far do the constitutional rights afforded to American citizens extend? Works Cited Kelly, Martin. “Tinker V. Des Moines.” American History. About.com, and Web. November 13, 2013. .Tedford, Thomas L. and Dale A. Herbeck. Freedom of Speech in the United States. State College, PA: Strata Publishing, Inc., 2009. Tinker V. Des Moines Independent Community School District. Internet. October 28, 2013. “Tinker V. Des Moines Independent Community School District.” Supreme Court Cases: The Dynamic Court (1930-1999) (1999): N.PAG. Reference center for viewpoints. Internet. October 30, 2013. “Tinker V. Des Moines Independent Community School District (No. 21). » Legal Information Institute. Cornell University Law School, February 24, 1969. Web. October 28. 2013.