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| San Francisco State U: ok to tread on Hamas and Hizb'allah flags after all |
| 2007-03-21 |
| San Francisco State University (SFSU) announced yesterday that its College Republicans will face no punishment for hosting an anti-terrorism rally at which participants stepped on makeshift Hezbollah and Hamas flags. SFSU’s decision comes after months of pressure from the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE), national and local media, and the public—all of which called on the school to uphold the students’ constitutionally guaranteed right to free expression. SFSU’s shameful attack on free expression began after an October 17, 2006 anti-terrorism rally at which several members of the College Republicans stepped on pieces of paper they had painted to resemble Hamas and Hezbollah flags. Unbeknown to the protestors, the flags they had copied contained the word “Allah” written in Arabic script. A student filed a formal complaint with the university against the College Republicans, alleging “attempts to incite violence and create a hostile environment” and “actions of incivility.” Although university administrators could have settled the matter informally or dismissed the charges outright, the university instead chose to press forward with a hearing on the charges. [Details of letters exchanged between FIRE and the university president at link] Yesterday afternoon, President Corrigan wrote to FIRE with the welcome news that “the Student Organization Hearing Panel (SOHP) unanimously concluded that the College Republicans organization had not violated the Student Code of Conduct and that there were no grounds to support the student complaint lodged against them.” |
| Posted by:trailing wife |
| #12 yaa Deacon, I *Heart* pigs and piglets.. they are endlessly fascinating to watch and feed. Back when dirt waz new I used to hunt Javelinas when I lived in the South West. For grub when we got tired of Pinto Beans and Cornbread. In fact, I got to know their ways so well I used to kill a couple of hours watching them interact. it's an acquired hobby, >::) but way fun nonetheless. Damn fine pig ya got there Mr. Deacon. LOL! |
| Posted by: RD 2007-03-21 21:46 |
| #11 "Unbeknown to the protestors, the flags they had copied contained the word “Allah” ..." Who gives a flying crap whether it was "unbenown" or not!??!?!??? Stepping on Allah is a constitutional right as is calling the ragheads what they are!!!!! |
| Posted by: AlanC 2007-03-21 19:59 |
| #10 That is one fine looking pig. |
| Posted by: Shipman 2007-03-21 19:17 |
| #9 I use the flags to wash and dry my pig, Elsbeth. Elsbeth should sue you for abuse. |
| Posted by: Rob Crawford 2007-03-21 17:35 |
| #8 I like the style and colors, I think the Hizb'allah flag would make great door mats. |
| Posted by: Jesing Ebbease3087 2007-03-21 16:49 |
| #7 You mean they don't have one flying over the administration building? |
| Posted by: CrazyFool 2007-03-21 16:10 |
| #6 I use the flags to wash and dry my pig, Elsbeth. |
| Posted by: Deacon Blues 2007-03-21 16:08 |
| #5 That's true. Ya probably coulda bought real ones at the campus bookstore. |
| Posted by: tu3031 2007-03-21 15:55 |
| #4 stepped on makeshift Hezbollah and Hamas flags That's damned outrageous! Makeshift? |
| Posted by: Shipman 2007-03-21 15:40 |
| #3 Look for a big shake up in the SFSU administration, demanded of course by these losers. |
| Posted by: USN, Ret. 2007-03-21 13:52 |
| #2 Only took 'em 6 months to note the obvious. At that, they're ahead of the UN Hariri probe in Lebanon... |
| Posted by: mojo 2007-03-21 13:44 |
| #1 A student filed a formal complaint with the university against the College Republicans, alleging “attempts to incite violence and create a hostile environment” and “actions of incivility.” Sounds kinda like Gaza... |
| Posted by: tu3031 2007-03-21 13:15 |