While civic engagement is a cornerstone of democracy, these actions have escalated into dangerous situations, exposing young students to violence, arrests, and physical harm. This isn't just youthful activism—it's a troubling pattern in which impressionable adolescents are encouraged to skip class and confront law enforcement, often with dire consequences.

In a stark example of how social media can ignite professional fallout, Florida registered nurse Erik Martindale has lost his nursing license following a controversial post refusing to provide anesthesia to patients supporting the "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) movement.