Federal Judge Halts Use of University Speech Code

The Legal Intelligencer ^ | 09-10-2003 | Shannon P. Duffy

[Behind Liberal Lines]

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[Mercat]

Could someone with more time and a more recent review of the rules of grammer please count the errors in the code language. On first read, I counted three major errors.

[theDentist]

Well I guess that'll pi** off the f&(*^#$ a!!#**^ bunch of liberal c&*(&!**#Y*^% democrat pains in the a## elitist sh%$ for brains members of the GLAAD NAMBLA PETAphilic P.C. losers.

[randog]

"Simply utilizing buzzwords applicable to anti-discrimination legislation does not cure this deficiency."

Buzzwords like "utilizing"? ;^)

Good thing the ninth circuit court didn't hear this case.

[TomGuy]

The irony of this lawsuit is: It effectively kills pc.

PC started by infringing on individuals' rights to use certain words and "feel" certain feelings--hate, intolerance, etc. Remember the N-word? Remember sennnnnsitivvvvvity?

This lawsuit could easily come back to bite the liberals in their collective rears---if the conservative side will grab hold and use the law, as well.

[lugsoul]

I'm waiting patiently for all those FReepers who constantly attack Federal judges to show up and say this one made the right call.

[pointsal]

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[LiteKeeper]

SPOTREP

[You Dirty Rats]

First we will have to see if this decision holds up under appeal.

Nice job by the Honorable Judge throwing Texas v. Johnson back at them. The Leftists in this country are all for hate speech, as long as it's the United States that is the object of hate.

I'd love to see this case end up in SCOTUS and watch the Leftist Justices try and square these obnoxious speech codes with the First Amendment.

[PatrioticAmerican]

Once, again, a university proves it isn't about education, rather, it is about political control and brainwashing.

[lugsoul]

"The Leftists in this country are all for hate speech, as long as it's the United States that is the object of hate."

I take it from your statement that you find Texas v. Johnson objectionable. One of the "leftists" who voted in the majority in that case was Antonin Scalia.

BTW - does your injunction to wait until appeals are decided also apply to decisions by Federal judges that you disagree with?

My criticism of the "black-robed tyrant" bashers is not based on ideology. It is a criticism of the overt double standard that these FReepers display, and their failure to recognize that many of the best jurists in our great country sit on the Federal bench. You'll never hear anyone here hold back on criticizing a trial judge's decision by saying "let's see what happens on appeal." But there is also no shortage of folks here who like to talk about filing lawsuits and relying on judges to achieve their political ends. Frankly, I think many posters have a profound misunderstanding of the role of the judicial system in a constitutional republic, and judges are often easy targets because the nature and reasoning of their decisions is rarely explained in the media - only the presumed impact is addressed in the news.

As for Texas v. Johnson, I'll simply refer you to the court itself - "It is poignant but fundamental that the flag protects those who hold it in contempt."

[RobRoy]

>>Even offensive speech is protected by the First Amendment, Jones found.<<

I think this sums it up nicely. After all, who is to define what is "offensive?"

[RobRoy]

According to the first amendment, I can call a black man a nigger, a white man a cracker, a jew a kike and a mexican a spic (sp?). It may make me a jerk or worse, but it is protected speech. For who is really to decide what is or isn's propper speach.

And yes, this effectively kills PC in many parts of our culture. I'm self-employed, I can say anything I want. It may cost me business, but it can't get me fired or jailed.

And just knowing that I have that authority over my own destiny is incredibly freeing, speaking as a once "employee."

[Hobsonphile]

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[The Westerner]

Thanks for the ping. This is GREAT news. Keep your fingers crossed that the Supreme Court, when it hears the case, will agree with this sensible Judge.

[ppaul]

"Shippensburg University's commitment to racial tolerance, cultural diversity and social justice will require every member of this community to ensure that the principles of these ideals be mirrored in their attitudes and behaviors."

"Social Justice" MYASS!

[The Westerner]

Bump for some good news.

[Tolerance Sucks Rocks]

"Acts of intolerance directed toward other community members will not be condoned. This is especially true, but not limited to, acts of intolerance directed at others for ethnic, racial, gender, sexual orientation, physical, lifestyle, religious, age and/or political characteristics."

Yes, one must learn to tolerate one's roommate's indulgence in menage a trois homosexual sex acts </SARCASM>

[Tolerance Sucks Rocks]

"The expression of ones' beliefs should be communicated in a manner that does not provoke, harass, intimidate, or harm another."

For example, one must not threaten to strangle al-Qaeda members in front of self-interested Islamic students...