Here is a another school punishing kids for expressing themselves online from home. What is this teaching the youth of today? Are they getting the message that they aren't really free to express themselves? I can understand the bullying or sexual harrassment it's the "otherwise inappropriate" bit that concerns me. What are your thoughts?

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School officials tackle online obscenity
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 1 (UPI) -- Indianapolis school officials are cracking down on Internet harassment and inappropriate comments, sparking concern from teens and free-speech advocates.

The Indianapolis Star reported that area school authorities have been increasingly looking at ways to punish students for material deemed as bullying, sexually explicit or otherwise inappropriate, including blogs and postings on home computers.

One student has reportedly been expelled for inappropriate online postings.

"Kids look at the Internet as today's restroom wall," said Steve Dillon, director of student services for Carmel Clay Schools. "They need to learn that some things are not acceptable anywhere."

Many students agree with free-speech advocates, who are opposing new measures, saying it infringes on the privacy of students.

But, the Star reported, officials continue to look for ways to temper what can be posted on online networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook.

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