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2012-09-18 7:16 PM

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Subject: Student banned for political shirt

So the question is should a campaign be allowed to deny entry to a event to people who wear clothing supporting the other side?

Here is the story http://www.campusreform.org/blog/?ID=4370

A Student wearing a McCain shirt was banned from attending a Obama event at the University of Florida

I'm a bit torn on this one if it is a private meeting I believe the promoters should have every right to limit access but a large public speaking event well that seems a bit to restricting?

2012-09-18 7:49 PM
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There's somewhat of a dispute right now regarding "Free Speech Zones" they use to get around this right now, which are often far off the premises of the actual event.  Basically a place to group the protestors where they can keep them out of the spotlight.  I imagine it'll work its way through the court system eventually.

Wearing a t-shirt like that definitely falls into the political speech category and should be protected.

2012-09-18 7:59 PM
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I don't see why they wouldn't be allowed to:

“The event was a ticketed, non-university function run by the Obama campaign,” University spokeswoman Janine Sikes added in a brief statement to Campus Reform.

Private event
2012-09-18 8:14 PM
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Did they at least let him know McCain isn't running?
2012-09-18 8:31 PM
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I don't see why not, since, to me, it sounds like someone is purposely looking to incite some kind of reaction when any other shirt could have been worn.
2012-09-18 8:50 PM
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running2far - 2012-09-18 8:59 PM I don't see why they wouldn't be allowed to: “The event was a ticketed, non-university function run by the Obama campaign,” University spokeswoman Janine Sikes added in a brief statement to Campus Reform. Private event

At a PUBLIC university.  People disturbing an event should be asked to leave.  But wearing a T-shirt to an event at a public university is free speech, IMO, and should be protected.

(I'm an Obama supporter, and a Gator, if that matters.)

2012-09-18 9:21 PM
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mdg2003 - 2012-09-18 9:14 PM Did they at least let him know McCain isn't running?

Is there a growing tide to replace Ryan with McCain?

2012-09-18 9:52 PM
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ChineseDemocracy - 2012-09-18 9:21 PM

mdg2003 - 2012-09-18 9:14 PM Did they at least let him know McCain isn't running?

Is there a growing tide to replace Ryan with McCain?

NO NO NO Please don't even think it

2012-09-18 10:08 PM
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Didn't Obama just today say he represented the entire country.    He forgot the caveat that as long as you're not wearing a McCain T-shirt.
2012-09-19 7:56 AM
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jcnipper - 2012-09-18 8:50 PM

running2far - 2012-09-18 8:59 PM I don't see why they wouldn't be allowed to: “The event was a ticketed, non-university function run by the Obama campaign,” University spokeswoman Janine Sikes added in a brief statement to Campus Reform. Private event

At a PUBLIC university.  People disturbing an event should be asked to leave.  But wearing a T-shirt to an event at a public university is free speech, IMO, and should be protected.

(I'm an Obama supporter, and a Gator, if that matters.)

 

Private events are often held at public universities.  If it is public then I don't see the real problem here.  The kid knew what he was doing and didn't just run out of clean laundry that day. 

2012-09-19 8:00 AM
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1stTimeTri - 2012-09-18 9:31 PM I don't see why not, since, to me, it sounds like someone is purposely looking to incite some kind of reaction when any other shirt could have been worn.

I suggest that we be issued plain tan t-shirts, so as not to incite some kind of reaction.

 



Edited by Goosedog 2012-09-19 8:00 AM

2012-09-19 8:59 AM
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jcnipper - 2012-09-18 8:50 PM

running2far - 2012-09-18 8:59 PM I don't see why they wouldn't be allowed to: “The event was a ticketed, non-university function run by the Obama campaign,” University spokeswoman Janine Sikes added in a brief statement to Campus Reform. Private event

At a PUBLIC university.  People disturbing an event should be asked to leave.  But wearing a T-shirt to an event at a public university is free speech, IMO, and should be protected.

(I'm an Obama supporter, and a Gator, if that matters.)



If I rent out a dining room for a wedding reception, is the Public allowed into my private event? Schools rent out space for numerous events that private.
2012-09-20 7:02 AM
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Subject: RE: Student banned for political shirt
Goosedog - 2012-09-19 8:00 AM

1stTimeTri - 2012-09-18 9:31 PM I don't see why not, since, to me, it sounds like someone is purposely looking to incite some kind of reaction when any other shirt could have been worn.

I suggest that we be issued plain tan t-shirts, so as not to incite some kind of reaction.

 

 

C'mon in this case the kid was trying to find trouble and he did. 

2012-09-20 8:13 AM
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Jtiger - 2012-09-20 8:02 AM

C'mon in this case the kid was trying to find trouble and he did. 

Lord almighty, "trying to find trouble?"  If it's a private event, they can refuse entry.  No problem.  But it just seems cheesy.  Let the fool student in and if he decides to show his arse, then kick him out.  Hell, Lincoln was a Republican.  You think they kick him out for wearing an Honest Abe shirt?

 

 

2012-09-20 10:53 AM
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Subject: RE: Student banned for political shirt
Goosedog - 2012-09-19 8:00 AM

1stTimeTri - 2012-09-18 9:31 PM I don't see why not, since, to me, it sounds like someone is purposely looking to incite some kind of reaction when any other shirt could have been worn.

I suggest that we be issued plain tan t-shirts, so as not to incite some kind of reaction.

I'd go with a TAN (Thread About Nothing) shirt.  No, wait, that still would incite some kind of reaction.

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