Although the school was only suspending these petitioners to prevent distractions and disruptions, it is against the constitutional rights of the petitioners. The Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District case 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. Free speech in the United States. State College, Pennsylvania: Strata Publishing, Inc., 2009. Tinker V. Des Moines Independent Community School District. Network. October 28, 2013. “Tinker V. Des Moines Independent Community School District.” Supreme Court Cases: The Dynamic Court (1930-1999) (1999): PAGE NO. Reference center Points of view. Network. October 30, 2013. “Tinker V. Des Moines Independent Community School District (No. 21).” Institute of legal information. Cornell University Law School, February 24, 1969. Web. October 28. 2013.