Teachers in British Columbia, Canada, were told that they could not, should not quote Dr. Seuss because they're considered political messages:

B.C. teachers are upset with Bill 22, which came into effect last month, ending their strike and bringing in a mediator. In Prince Rupert, teachers have been displaying their disappointment on T-shirts, signs and bumper stickers.

Now, a Grade 1 teacher at a Prince Rupert elementary school has been told by the school district she could be disciplined for having the quote "I know, up on the top you are seeing great sights, but down here at the bottom we, too, should have rights" on her clothing or in her vehicle while on school property.

The quote comes from Dr. Seuss's book Yertle the Turtle, in which Yertle orders the other turtles to stack up on one another so he can climb to the top and see all there is to see.

In all, eight teachers in the district have received letters letting them know they could face discipline for displaying political messages.

Gemma Karstens-Smith of Postmedia News wrote the story: Link