Speech Should Always Be Free

From The Golden Gate (h/t LittleGreenWingnuts) -

Preceding an ongoing investigation into SF State College Republican behavior, the Associated Students board unanimously adopted a resolution condemning the student group for purposely stomping on flags containing the Arabic symbol for God.

“Associated Students, Inc. deems the College Republicans’ actions as contrary to university values and feel they should be held accountable by the university for their actions,” the resolution says.

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The resolution cited a rule outlined in the university’s Strategic Plan saying, “SFSU facilitates teaching, learning and work experiences among students, faculty and staff that promote equity and social justice within a respectful and safe environment.”

Moreover, the resolution sets the stage for the College Republicans possibly losing official student group status and or ASi funding.

The vision of a Republican student group - shudder - losing its status is hilarious... but, they should be totally within their rights to do whatever they want to any flag. Trying to limit someone’s free speech is the worst thing you could do, even if that person is contrary to everything you believe in.

I’m not sure I buy the story that these Republicans didn’t know the Arabic symbol for God, but even if they did, and were purposely stumping on it, they should be free to do so. Yeah, they broke a school rule, but I don’t see why the issue is being pushed by other students.

Talk about giving up your beliefs to fuck an opponent….

Oooo, and to the little, lying, loonies, the group didn’t “ban” anything, so please stop making it up.



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