Are you sure it wasn't a class debate where students were assigned different sides?

Hope you didnt ground him or give him a hard time he did exactly what i would have done in his position told that teach what was up pat em on the back for me freaking socialist commie teachers need taken down a peg or two from time to time

i had a teacher like that in high school bitch always wanted us to believe what she believed in it got to the point that i went out of my way annoy her and contradict her about everything. so she retaliated by trying to get me in trouble for every little thing only got on one though worth it to piss her off months heheh

your son shouldnt have cussed. then the admin would have no grounds to suspend him.

why is it ok for a 17 year old to swear at a teacher?

His response was blatantly disrespectful. I have no problem with him disagreeing with his teacher, but how he did so. I explain this to my kids all the time - if you want the grade - you have to follow your teacher's rules - no matter how pointless, ridiculous, etc. It's good real world practice too - do you think someday his boss isn't going to deserve a similar response for some idiotic idea or project? Or if he is fortunate enough to have his own business - won't he have to suck it up to a client that he'd really rather punch in the nose? Manners are important - they will get you farther ahead, give more weight to your words (even right he sounds stupid) and in this economy kids need every advantage. I think you're doing your kid a total disservice by blaming the teacher. My kids would be in a HUGE amount of trouble - never mind suspension.

Your son rocks!

You can't speak like that in school, it's inappropriate. Out of class, say whatever motherf*cking thing you want, but your kid should have expressed themselves in a more articulate manner.

Get your kid in another school. That teacher is crap.

Your son has balls. Nothin' wrong with that.