Earlier this week, we discussed the case of a Winchester Teen receiving a 9 Week Suspension after admitting to having marijuana after his father found a joint in his jacket. A mere 3 days later, the school distict under community pressure.

"A high school student's nine-week suspension for buying marijuana on campus has been cut in half after community residents signed petitions protesting the punishment as too severe.

Pablo Rodriguez, 16, was allowed to resume classes Thursday at North Salem High School. North Salem Central School District Superintendent Kenneth Freeston decided Wednesday to end the suspension, originally set to run through April 11."

Somehow I doubt Pablo will receive a public apology. That being said, I'd rather have the entire force of the community lobbying for my rights. Pablo did receive a bit of Kevin Mitnick treatment, however.

"...some students were said to have made up "Free Pablo" T-shirts."

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