First of all, a rosary is NOT supposed to be worn as a necklace or any kind of body jewelry to begin with, unless you specifically buy a rosary ring or bracelet. Anyone that strong in their faith would know that it is actually blasphemous to wear a rosary. If you want a religious symbol to wear for prayer or protection, wear a patron saint’s medal, or a scapular, or even perhaps a simple cross. And yes, many gangs are using crosses and rosaries as symbols of their “faith and devotion” to the gang. Also quite blasphemous. She is allowed to carry the rosary in her pocket or purse.

Ignoring the fact that this girl seems to be using her rosary in what is considered an inappropriate manner, either she should be allowed the freedom to wear her religious symbol or the school should have uniforms. I know that sounds harsh but when any logos could be offensive and wearing shirts without logos could raise the question of gang affiliated colors your only options are to lighten up or sensor everything.

The problem with “gang related attire” is that gangs many ways to show devotion. Shoe laces, hair pins, belts, hats, make-up, clothes, etc… Unless we are going to ban all of the above, I don’t think there’s much that can be done. If we are going to allow gang recruitment in music, videos and so forth, we really can’t complain about the violence that the ACLU claims these terrorists have a right to.