[lowbridge]

Short version video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJkZiULgcyw

Long version video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sY2nP6x0nfA

UPDATE:

PSU President Responds

[Kevmo]

These College Republicans need to get in touch with FIRE. The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education - FIRE http://thefire.org/‎ "FIRE is a nonprofit educational foundation devoted to free speech, individual liberty, religious freedom, the rights of conscience, legal equality, due process, and ...

[Twotone]

Another Oregon ping...

[Paperpusher]

Interesting. The PSU website has a warning that it is unsafe and contains a virus. This website did not trigger my antivirus. It was marked as unsafe by several people who visited the site, in my opinion, to keep others from reading what was there. I have posted the contents below for the fearful: PSU President Responds Portland State University President Wim Wiewel has issued an email response to the goings on around his campus, where, last week, members of the Muslim Student Association (MSA), Students United For Palestinian Equal Rights (SUPER), and socialist groups crashed the College Republican’s showing of the film “Obsession”. The MSA, SUPER, and socialists ran the College Republicans out of the room to shouts of “SHAME” and “RACIST”, and later a videographer was ejected for filming in the previously declared “public space” during the hijacked portion of the event, where everyone sat around discussing their feelings. The PSU administration has been flooded with e mails and phone calls, some supporting the College Republicans and their right to hold events that deal with the hard truth on controversial issues, and others condemning the CRs, calling them “intolerant”, “islamophobes”, and “racists” (nevermind that the College Republicans are led by an Arab student, whose Christian family fled Jordan). Here is the official word: “From: PSU Info Date: Wed, Jun 5, 2013 at 9:28 PM Subject: Message from President Wiewel on campus free speech In recent days, events organized by a student group have triggered vigorous reactions from other students, and I view this campus tension as an opportunity to clarify our rights and responsibilities as members of the Portland State community. One of PSU’s student-sponsored campus organizations held separate events in late May featuring a speaker and a film on jihadist threats. These events drew protests that the content was inflammatory and discriminatory against Muslims. The debate has intensified in recent days over the limits of free speech and how the university should respond to speech that is offensive to some members of our campus community. Portland State University respects and supports your right to express your political and social views. Free speech — even when it is offensive — is protected by the First Amendment. In fact, valuing a robust debate of ideas is the underpinning of a liberal arts education at a public university. The best response to speech that is offensive is not to stifle the speaker but to answer with counter speech and dialogue. At the same time, we also are responsible for keeping our campus community safe from fear and intimidation, and we ask that you express views in a way that respects others. Free speech imparts both rights and responsibilities on us all. All student organizations are required to follow the policies and procedures of the Student Activities and Leadership Program in order to receive student funding. In addition, PSU’s Student Code of Conduct prohibits harassment, vandalism, inciting violence and similar misconduct. University staff members work hard to ensure that these rules are followed by those organizing and participating in all campus events. Even if you disagree with the content of these events, organizers have a right to sponsor them — and others have a right to protest these events – as long as all involved adhere to PSU’s policies. Portland State is a diverse community representing cultures, religions and political views from across the globe. What brings us together is our commitment to providing educational opportunities for all students. To do that, we must be mindful of both our rights and our civility. We also have a duty to maintain a safe environment and culture of respect, and I encourage students to contact the Dean of Student Life and encourage faculty and staff to contact the Office of Global Diversity and Inclusion if you feel unsafe or unwelcome at PSU. Respectfully, President Wim Wiewel” Chalk this one up as a victory for free speech, the Constitution, and the College Republicans.

[DJ Taylor]

The last time our country became as divided as it is now, the Democrats fired on our flag at Fort Sumter.

I wonder who will fire the first shots this time?

[Chode]

sue the college for an UNSAFE environment!!!

[Viennacon]

Sue the b&stards!

[cripplecreek]

I went to look at their website and this was the first thing I saw.



If Oregon is an open carry state, I suggest holding events like this off campus and heavily armed.

[facedown]

Portland State University President Wim Wiewel.....

huh? lol

[Republican Wildcat]

Fascist conduct on the part of these leftists in keeping with the theme of the movie - in effect proving it to be true and more.

[GSWarrior]

Portland....where people from Berkeley move to because Berkeley is too conservative.

[driftless2]

Just liberals doing what liberals do...shutting down expressions of free speech they don’t like.

[bmwcyle]

In our day we would have a bounty for the number of head scarfs we could collect.

[popdonnelly]

Problems with a movie?

These people are your enemies.

[sergeantdave]

College patriots and conservatives need to get their heads on straight. You got to be willing to kick ass. That means busting leftist jaws and stomping their nuts into the concrete. We’re at war. Start to act like it.

[don-o]

Read later.

America: WAKE UP!!!!