See Video Of Massachusetts 7th Grader Punished For Wearing This T-Shirt To School Speak Out At Community Meeting

Liam Morrison, the 12-year-old student, claimed that he was removed from gym class on March 21 and met with school staff who informed him that his shirt had prompted complaints and made others feel "unsafe."

The story gained attention after being shared by the well-known Twitter account LibsofTikTok.

Morrison detailed his experience at a Middleborough School Committee meeting on April 13, stating, "Yes, words on a shirt made people feel unsafe. They told me that I wasn't in trouble, but it sure felt like I was. I was told that I would need to remove my shirt before I could return to class. When I nicely told them that I didn't want to do that, they called my father."

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He continued, "Thankfully, my dad, supportive of my decisions, came to pick me up. What did my shirt say? Five simple words: There are only two genders. Nothing harmful. Nothing threatening. Just a statement I believe to be a fact."

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According to Morrison, he was informed that his shirt was "targeting a protected class" and causing a "disruption to learning." He questioned the reasoning behind the decision: "Who is this protected class? Are their feelings more important than my rights? I don't complain when I see Pride flags and diversity posters hung throughout the school. Do you know why? Because others have a right to their beliefs, just as I do."

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The student was confused about the supposed disruption, stating, "No one got up and stormed out of class. No one burst into tears. I'm sure I would have noticed if they had. I experience disruptions to my learning every day. Kids acting out in class are a disruption, yet nothing is done. Why do the rules apply to one yet not another?"

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Morrison claimed that no one directly informed him they were offended by the message on his shirt, and he received support from other students.

He told the committee that he felt the school was suggesting that it was not acceptable for him to hold an opposing viewpoint, and he emphasized that he did not attend a school that day intending to "hurt feelings or cause trouble."

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The 12-year-old student reflected on the incident, stating, "I have learned a lot from this experience. I learned that a lot of other students share my view. I learned that adults don't always do the right thing or make the right decisions. I know I have a right to wear a shirt with those five words. Even at 12 years old, I have my own political opinions and I have a right to express those opinions. Even at school. This right is called the First Amendment to the Constitution."

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Morrison expressed his hope that the School Committee would address the issue, saying, "My hope in being here tonight is to bring the School Committee's attention to this issue. I hope that you will speak up for the rest of us, so we can express ourselves without being pulled out of class. Next time, it may not only be me. There might be more soon that decide to speak out."