THIS REALLY PISSES ME OFF

[Don Robison]

I really don't see Mac5.56 as trying to stifle any one's speech. He's commenting on people inciting violence to stop the assholes from being assholes.

I was referring to the college douche bags from stifling the Vets speech.
Personally, I don't see a problem with the poor misguided souls being shown that even though they have a right to say it; it doesn't necessarily come without consequences such as a broken jaw.

[armakraut]

I'd like to see the GOP stop offering any federal money, including student loans, to places like Columbia. In fact it would be really good if the government completely stopped any non-military student aid. Privatize all universities. We'll see how long universities subsidize communist dilettantes on their own dime.

[rob_s]

Because bullying people into submission is not going to solve any problems. You actually proved my point.

I understand the passion of this thread, hell it's been going on for 50 years. Why not actually create a dialogue though rather then sitting and pissing in the wind saying the same old shit that has been spouted for years? Get over it, people say and do stupid shit and in a free society we are supposed to at least accept this. If people are willing to fight and die for this very right, why get so upset when it is actually utilized? Maybe we should pass a law that we can't offend any Vets?

I always find it funny when people tell me to "shut the **** up" in a discussion about free speech and people who fought for it.

Of all the Vets I know 90% of them fought for us to have the right to disagree, say stupid shit from time to time, challenge our government and basically use our freedoms (however ignorant some of us may be with those freedoms).

Give it a rest, move on to something more worthwhile.

the same could be said about your posts here.

[montanadave]

Understandably, this situation evokes strong reactions from many, particularly those who have served and sacrificed in the military. And I do not condone the actions of those who showed disrespect towards Mr. Maschek.

However, after listening to an audio clip of Anthony Maschek's remarks at the Columbia University town hall meeting where this incident occurred, the hecklers were limited to several brief outbursts during his remarks, the moderator quickly stepped in, and the overall response to Mr. Maschek's remarks was applause. Here's a link to the audio clip:

http://www.columbia.edu/cu/senate/mi...110215clip.mp3

A quick Google search indicates this incident has been seized upon as "red meat" by every conservative blog and website to create the proverbial "tempest in a teapot" for purely political purposes. Listen to the clip and judge for yourself.

[rickrock305]

I'd like to see the GOP stop offering any federal money, including student loans, to places like Columbia. In fact it would be really good if the government completely stopped any non-military student aid. Privatize all universities. We'll see how long universities subsidize communist dilettantes on their own dime.

Yea, that would be genius. As a country we are already falling behind the rest of the world in education. Why not just seal the deal and make sure nobody can afford to go to college! We can all be a nation of unskilled and uneducated slaves, yea that will really show them!

[rickrock305]

A quick Google search indicates this incident has been seized upon as "red meat" by every conservative blog and website to create the proverbial "tempest in a teapot" for purely political purposes. Listen to the clip and judge for yourself.

Par for the course. And the iron is that these same folks have no problem trashing people like John Kerry and his military service.

[chadbag]

Yea, that would be genius. As a country we are already falling behind the rest of the world in education. Why not just seal the deal and make sure nobody can afford to go to college! We can all be a nation of unskilled and uneducated slaves, yea that will really show them!

Do a little research. There is a strong correlation between cost of university and government student aid. The more aid the government gives, the higher the prices go to attend.

[armakraut]

Let the market decide what it needs.

[Rider79]

The 1st Amendment of the Constitution is such a pain in the ass. We should just remove it and become a state controlled by thought police.

It has nothing to do with the 1st Amendment, it has to do with respect. Let the guy speak, they can have their turn as well. Those students are disrespectful, pompous pieces of shit.

[Belmont31R]

Yea, that would be genius. As a country we are already falling behind the rest of the world in education. Why not just seal the deal and make sure nobody can afford to go to college! We can all be a nation of unskilled and uneducated slaves, yea that will really show them!

Its already practically free if you're poor or a minority.