Only Obama Would Let This Go, Without A Word!!!

[1stRambo]

Yo, it`s past time we start using the National Guard to go in and crack some dumb-ass skulls!!!

Amid student protests, some see erosion of free speech
LISA LEFF

Nov. 15, 2015 5:55 PM EST

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A recent groundswell of protests on college campuses over race, sexual misconduct and other social issues has some civil libertarians worried that the prized principle of free speech could be sacrificed in the rush to address legitimate student grievances.

The potential conflict between the protection of civil rights and the constitution's First Amendment guarantees was on display at the University of Missouri in Columbia last week when students, supported by the football team, forced the resignation of system president Tim Wolfe over racial incidents and other problems on campus that they felt he had failed to take seriously. While their campaign drew widespread support and inspired similar demonstrations at colleges across the country, it also prompted a backlash from critics who said some actions went too far.

A Missouri assistant professor supportive of the student protests blocked a student photographer from an area where demonstrators had set up a tent city, a move which infringed freedom of the press. The student protesters quickly reversed the media ban, saying the incident had been a "teachable moment" for them.

Also, university police encouraged students to report any "hateful and/or hurtful" speech they experienced for investigation, leaving the impression that any comment considered offensive could be a crime. Free speech advocates complained and police clarified that offensive language alone would not be treated as a hate crime.

Amid student protests, some see erosion of free speech

"GTP"

 

[Mac1958]

From the piece:

While the First Amendment guarantees freedom of assembly and the right of citizens to state their grievances, it also enshrines freedom of the press and free speech. Some academics and First Amendment experts said the incidents at Missouri showed a hyper-sensitivity that confused the difference between vigorous public debate and threats or harassment that constitute crimes.


"People wrongly believe they have a right not to be offended. That is not only faulty, but we as educators have a duty to be offensive in the sense of forcing people to rethink their fundamental assumptions," said New York Law School Professor Nadine Strossen, the former president of the American Civil Liberties Union. "Diversity is cited as this mantra, yet we are killing ideological diversity, which is just as important."

Perfect.

Hey Regressive Left, don't forget to deny the above. Spin! Deflect! Attack!

And I can add this to my growing list of liberals who admit that PC has gone FAR too far:

• The political correctness cops are going to ruin the progressive cause
  
• Bill Maher Rails Against Crazy Political Correctness From Liberals Tells Media Matters to Shut The F ck Up Video RealClearPolitics
• Jerry Seinfeld says political correctness is hurting comedy - CBS News
• Don Lemon weighs in on PC culture Liberals are the most easily offended and the least tolerant - Salon.com
• Not a Very P.C. Thing to Say -- NYMag
• Liberal Turley against political correctness in News Forum
• Are Liberals Becoming Too Sensitive and Politically Correct
• Jim Webb says Democratic Party has lost its way - The Washington Post
• John Stuart Mill s Argument Against Political...
• Dem Blames Political Correctness for Fort Hood Workplace Violence Controversy - ABC News
• Is the New Political Correctness Already Dying -- NYMag
• I don t know what to do you guys Fredrik deBoer
• http://www.forwardprogressives.com/liberals-becoming-sensitive-politically-correct/
• http://www.vox.com/2015/6/3/8706323/college-professor-afraid
• http://www.socialmemorycomplex.net/leftlibertarian/2012/06/12/a-leftist-critique-of-political-correctness/
• My view: Political correctness should not inhibit free speech
  
• http://scienceblogs.com/webeasties/2013/05/21/science-racism-and-political-correctness/
• http://www.hawkeyelounge.com/threads/liberal-columnist-leonard-pitts-asks-if-weve-overdone-political-correctness.130665/
• #CancelColbert and the Return of the Anti-Liberal Left
• REED: When liberals become illiberal
• PC Police Out Of Control In Possibly The Most Absurd Story I've Ever Come Across
• “Political Correctness” | The Progressive Professor
• How Liberals Ruined College
• Rushdie warns of new dangers to free speech in West
• Amid student protests, some see erosion of free speech

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[Luddly Neddite]

YoYo DumDum

"... National Guard ... crack some skulls ..."

You Rabid RWNJ traitors really do hate the US.

Ever hear of Kent State?

Who has the right to be heard and who does not?

And why the hell should President Obama say anything? Since he wouldn't send in armed soldiers to crack skulls, you wouldn't like it anyway.

 

[Luddly Neddite]

"People wrongly believe they have a right not to be offended. .."

Except if its wedding cakes.

RWs always want rights to be taken away from those with whom they disagree. ALWAYS.

 

[Mac1958]

YoYo DumDum "... National Guard ... crack some skulls ..." You Rabid RWNJ traitors really do hate the US. Ever hear of Kent State? Who has the right to be heard and who does not? And why the hell should President Obama say anything? Since he wouldn't send in armed soldiers to crack skulls, you wouldn't like it anyway.

"People wrongly believe they have a right not to be offended. .." Except if its wedding cakes.RWs always want rights to be taken away from those with whom they disagree. ALWAYS.

Spin, deflect, attack.

I called it in Post 2.

This is almost too easy, seriously.

Damn I'm good.


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