UNC Freedom of Speach?

[moonpuppy]

Not so much

There's no debate

Dozens of protesters turned out to oppose a speech given by a former Colorado congressman, who was on campus to speak against illegal immigration.

Tom Tancredo didn't make it through his talk. In fact, he left campus early after protesters interrupted his speech and broke a window.

Protesters who weren't allowed into the room where the speech was being given gathered outside the door and chanted, "There's no debate, no space for hate."

Protesters interrupted his speech, stretching out a banner in front of him that read, "No one is illegal." Tancredo grabbed the banner and confronted one of the people holding it.

Then there was the sound of glass shattering. A window was broken by more opponents outside. As the situation escalated, Tancredo left.

Those who went to hear him speak were clearly upset. ""Obviously there wasn't a point," one attendee said. "He wasn't going to be allowed to speak."

I think he was setup from the get go. They have no interest in hearing opposing viewpoints, they wanted to make a youtube video, that's all.

[Monkeynuts]

I actually wrote to UNC to complain about the failurre of campus security to control the protesters. In the youtube video two protesters are holding a banner that said "no one is illegal". At first they are off to the side but while Tom Tancredo was speaking they brought their banner around and placed it directly in front of mr Tancredo placing themselves between Tancredo and the audience. Security did nothing, absolutely nothing to these two. Its shameful, Its not American its liberal left attack tactics. If they don't like what you say they try to shut you up.

The reply they gave me:

Thanks for writing. We're very sorry about what happened Tuesday night.
Chancellor Thorp spoke with Mr. Tancredo and apologized on behalf of the
University. I'm pasting below the message he sent to the entire
University community.

Tanya Moore


April 15, 2009

Message from the Chancellor: Free Speech at Carolina

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff:

I want to express how disappointed I am in what happened last night when
former Congressman Tom Tancredo wasn’t able to speak when a protest got
out of hand, and our Department of Public Safety had to take action.
Congressman Tancredo felt threatened and left without making his remarks.

Mr. Tancredo was scheduled to speak about immigration. We expect
protests about controversial subjects at Carolina. That’s part of our
culture. But we also pride ourselves on being a place where all points
of view can be expressed and heard. There’s a way to protest that
respects free speech and allows people with opposing views to be heard.
Here that’s often meant that groups protesting a speaker have displayed
signs or banners, silently expressing their opinions while the speaker
had his or her say. That didn’t happen last night.

On behalf of our University community, I called Mr. Tancredo today to
apologize for how he was treated. In addition, our Department of Public
Safety is investigating this incident. They will pursue criminal charges
if any are warranted. Our Division of Student Affairs is also
investigating student involvement in the protest. If that investigation
determines sufficient evidence, participating students could face Honor
Court proceedings.

Carolina’s tradition of free speech is a fundamental part of what has
made this place special for more than 200 years. Let’s recommit
ourselves to that ideal.

Sincerely,

Holden Thorp


Yeah right, they're gonna prosecute these loons, I'll believe it when I see it.

MN

[moonpuppy]

Wouldn't be surprised if the protesters get some award for their "freedom of speech".

someone should send an email congratulating them for what they did and see if they have a form response patting the students on the back.

[Monkeynuts]

Where is the ACLU at here ??

Monkey Nuts

[moonpuppy]

With the students of course.

[Spider]

Not to worry folks ...
TEAM AMERICA PAC
is already on the case!


I wonder ...
Did Tom Tancredo plagerize get his pac's name from ??

"TEAM AMERICA"
[watch the trailer]


I bet Tom watches South Park too.
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