tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5983701204370716218.post2237647644886806824..comments2023-02-20T01:14:16.059-08:00Comments on The Pragmatic Idealist: "Liberty" UniversityJason Teikenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06593449378130903497noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5983701204370716218.post-67910859828486792352009-05-25T18:24:17.871-07:002009-05-25T18:24:17.871-07:00Is this not a restriction of the College Democrats...Is this not a restriction of the College Democrats' right to peacefully assemble, to express themselves freely as political activists and to religious freedoms?<br /><br />I do believe Liberty University have just brought a <B>First Amendment</B> law suit against themselves.<br /><br />American democracy is founded upon the basis that its citizens can express themselves <I>without fear of persecution </I>and be able to live in a tolerant society with a <I>plurality of viewpoints</I>. Surely the strictest of constructionists would follow such an argument as avidly as myself? This is one issue both liberals and conservatives across the country can agree on fundamentally.<br /><br />If we are to gather the ashes of American democracy left by the Bush administration and rise like the phoenix, in a glorious flame of tolerance and social responsibility, we must ensure our First Amendment rights are kept permanently in tact.<br /><br />I don't think the Founding Fathers would be very happy about this.<br /><br /><I>Libertas inaestimabilis res est</I> - Liberty is a thing beyond all price.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com