High school student suspended for saying “I’m a Christian. I think being a homosexual is wrong.”
Freedom of speech alert: A high school suspended a student earlier this week for merely saying “I’m a Christian. I think being a homosexual is wrong.”
Tag: speech
Bigotry and hate in a Massachusetts University
Muslim students on trial for shouting during Israeli diplomat’s speech
Muslim students on trial for shouting during Israeli diplomat’s speech. You can watch what they did here.
As much as I found the actions of these Muslims despicable, it seems a mistake to put them on trial, as this only garners them undeserved sympathy. It also goes against American culture to put anyone on trail for what they say, no matter how impolitely they say it. Furthermore, the punishment meted out by the university seems more than sufficient.
Spelling negus
An evening pause: The lurking and sometimes silly taboos of our society.
A film about religious tolerance in Indonesia has been pulled from a major TV network after an Islamist group warned the film could trigger nationwide violence.
And in other news from the religion of peace: A film about religious tolerance in Indonesia has been pulled from a major TV network after an Islamist group warned the film could trigger nationwide violence.
Police beat and arrest a man for handing out pro-life flyers at a church event
A pro-life activist was beaten and arrested by Franklin, Massachusetts police for handing out pro-life flyers at a church event.
Cops confiscate cameras at Ohio Republican congressman’s town hall
Freedom of speech alert: Cops confiscate cameras at Ohio Republican congressman’s town hall. With video.
According to the cop on the video, he was following instructions from the Congressman. Either way, the cop should be fired for violating these citizen’s rights.
And it doesn’t matter if a Democrat or Republican does this. It is wrong, it is disgusting, and it is inexcusable. Such politicians should be kicked out of office immediately.
FCC finally kills off fairness doctrine
Some good regulatory news: The FCC finally killed off the fairness doctrine today.
Tennessee Woman Told to Remove American Flag Outside Her Optometry Office
A Tennessee woman has been ordered to remove the American flag she raised outside her optometry office.
Who’s the real reporter?
Video: Who’s the real reporter?
TSA lawyers argued yesterday they did nothing wrong in arresting a protester who removed his shirt and pants at a security checkpoint
Thugs: TSA lawyers argued yesterday they did nothing wrong in arresting a protester who removed his shirt and pants at a security checkpoint to reveal the fourth amendment of the Bill of Rights written on his chest.
Why the media always gets it wrong about guns
Why the media always gets it wrong about guns.
“To Hell with You People”
A day in the life of a gun owner
Standing up for your rights with the police when they ask for id
If you have broken no laws, you are not required to show the police your id. Getting them to accept this legal fact is often quite difficult. It is even more difficult if you should approach them with a camera while openly carrying a gun, as this man does. Watch the video below to see he not only refuses to give them his id, he literally walks away in the end, leaving the two cops befuddled.
Some background on the video can be found here.
A Fourth of July seder
Man Who Refused To Hand Over Arrest Video Acquitted
A man who correctly refused to hand over his video of an arrest and then was arrested himself for his refusal has been acquitted of all charges.
And I say fire the cops who did this, as they very clearly do not understand the law they are supposed to uphold, and then abuse the power that they have been given.
Congressman Poe calls for the firing of VA cemetery director for denying mourners their 1st amendment rights
Texas congressman demands the firing of VA cemetery director for denying mourners their first amendment rights.
VA cemetery director accused of censoring religious speech
Freedom of worship in modern America: The cemetery director at the Houston National Cemetery, run by the Veterans administration. has been accused of censoring religious speech.
According to court documents, [Arleen] Ocasio banned members of the groups from using certain religious words such as “God” or “Jesus,” censored the content of prayer, and forbade the use of religious messages in burial rituals unless the deceased’s family submitted the text to her for prior approval.
Court documents also describe the closure of the cemetery’s chapel after Ocasio’s appointment as director two years ago. “The doors remain locked during Houston National Cemetery operating hours, the cross and the Bible have been removed, and the Chapel bells, which tolled at least twice a day, are now inoperative,” the complaint reads. “Director Ocasio only unlocks the Chapel doors when meetings or training sessions are held at the building. Furthermore it is no longer called a ‘chapel’ but a ‘meeting facility.’” [emphasis mine]
Glenn Beck and his family harassed during outdoor movie night in New York park.
Left wing civility: Glenn Beck and his family harassed during outdoor movie night in New York park.