Earlier, Lauren Hogg learned a valuable history lesson when she suggested people participate in #armbandsforchange.
Now, the teenager is apologizing for what some have deemed “inappropriate.”
I am so sorry if I offended anyone with my former tweet, I had no intention of bringing any bad connotation to what we are trying to do which is using our past as in the Tinker vs Des Moine case to create a better future for us all.
— Lauren Hogg (@lauren_hoggs) March 10, 2018
Actor James Woods, however, gave her a bit of advice about her political advocacy:
I commend you for correcting an image that could be mistaken for a hurtful one. We all want a better future. I respect your voice, regardless of any differences we may have. Please just beware of political hacks trying to commandeer your genuine aspirations for a better world. https://t.co/yBgpg19bJn
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) March 10, 2018
James is such a class act.
Others had mixed reaction to what Hogg initially said.
This is why we don’t let highschoolers make American policy. They have no historical context & create unintended consequences.
Be a child. Experience life. Save the activism for when you start understanding how the world really works.
— Politically Stripped ™️ ??? (@politstrip) March 10, 2018
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If you’re offending people that how you know your message is clear. Don’t stop.
— Jason Maybe (@Jason_maybe) March 10, 2018
Hold your head up, Lauren. Ignore those making noise on both sides. Focus on what you know to be right & you will drive change. The louder the noise, the more impact you are having! Well done!
— Jeff (@sosorryworld) March 10, 2018
Editor’s note: The headline of this piece was corrected to fix a typo.
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