[PAR35]

The First Amendment protects speech against the government.

The last time I looked, the State of Georgia was the govenment there.

Now, if you want to argue that the Bill of Rights just applies to the Feds, and that the states can establish religion, ban guns, and control speech and press, force confessions, and arrest without probable cause, make that clear.

[Lunatic Fringe]

But they are not suing for speech against the state either. The two students are preemptively suing the university because MAYBE if they speak out against homosexuality, they will be punished under the speech codes. It is a gross abuse of the judicial system, suing for injuries that haven't even occurred.

Also, the University I attend has a similar speech code and "free speech area". It works well, as I am not harassed by blue-haired weirdo peaceniks on my way to class. Our Young Republican group had a "Catch an Illegal Immigrant" Day and it went quite well. They've also held rallies opposing gay rights and were not disciplined for violating the code of conduct regarding hate speech.