#1.) To what extent, if at all, was Mr. Ortiz's suggestion for Nikhil to wear the charm at home a fair consequence?
I don't believe that it was a fair compromise because the history of the Hindu symbol is spread across many countries in the Asian continent. Just because students re indoctrinated into believing American ways of life are best, it doesn't make it okay to discriminate someone's religion based on misconceptions. Nikhil's grandmother would be ashamed if she knew how these kids were reacting to her heritage, and getting their way solely based on their little childish feelings. It is a teachable moment if anything about what Madelyn said regarding the research in Nikhil's favor.
#2.) Nikhil believes it is unjust to allow other students to display their religion symbols while he is not allowed to do the same. Do you agree? Why or why not?
I agree with Nikhil, because he is very adamant about his belief, and must be allowed to express himself religiously according to the county school board's policies about religious expression. Other students are allowed to wear Sashes around their heads and Jesus cross necklaces. Why should he not be allowed to do the same solely based on the reason of ignorance. He can and should go around and educating everyone on the proper meaning/symbolism of his necklace.
I don't believe that it was a fair compromise because the history of the Hindu symbol is spread across many countries in the Asian continent. Just because students re indoctrinated into believing American ways of life are best, it doesn't make it okay to discriminate someone's religion based on misconceptions. Nikhil's grandmother would be ashamed if she knew how these kids were reacting to her heritage, and getting their way solely based on their little childish feelings. It is a teachable moment if anything about what Madelyn said regarding the research in Nikhil's favor.
#2.) Nikhil believes it is unjust to allow other students to display their religion symbols while he is not allowed to do the same. Do you agree? Why or why not?
I agree with Nikhil, because he is very adamant about his belief, and must be allowed to express himself religiously according to the county school board's policies about religious expression. Other students are allowed to wear Sashes around their heads and Jesus cross necklaces. Why should he not be allowed to do the same solely based on the reason of ignorance. He can and should go around and educating everyone on the proper meaning/symbolism of his necklace.