GoBlueRidgeNet reports
North Carolina Peace Action has accused the Wilkes School system of violating its constitutional rights and may pursue legal action.
The group says the school system did not provide its members the same access military recruiters get in the high school.
The organization intends to assist students in comparing military versus non-military career options. A letter drafted by Charlotte attorney Charles Johnson to the school board accuses school officials of giving military recruiters an unfair advantage by allowing them fewer restrictions. The letter says Wilkes schools have until May 1 to provide fair access before legal action may be pursued.
Brochures the group has attempted to distribute include "Joining the Military is Hazrdous to Your Education" and "Do You Know Enough to Enlist?"
Group members were told prior to this semester that the brochures could not be distributed at the high schools. They say this violates their first amendment rights.
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