http://statenews.com. It might seem like a contradiction that there could be Democrat student groups at Jerry Falwell’s Christian Liberty University. Well, there were. The private university recently shut down its only liberal student organization, the College Democrats. en-us Gryphon 2.2.3b-tsn (woodward)/Foundry5 Wed, 27 May 2009 16:01:09 -0400 webmaster@statenews.com http://statenews.com./index.php/comment/view/39996 That’s what happens when people become educated. They begin to realize how stupid, insane, and baseless religion is but they are already a few years into their degree so now they are stuck between a rock and a hard place. They want to engage in logical thinking, but at the same time are stuck at a school full of illogical people. Do you leave and kiss all that money away that you sunk into your education to have freedom, or do you stick around and talk logic in private? Wed, 27 May 2009 01:54:09 -0400 http://statenews.com./index.php/comment/view/39996 http://statenews.com./index.php/comment/view/40006 Private enterprises can stop employees from speaking to members of the media, and even public places such as high schools can have restricted speech. This sort of thing is not uncommon. These are the kinds of things we need unions for. People should be free to speak freely (with the exception of insider info) when they are not “on the clock” without the risk of losing their livelihood. Should the government enforce this? NO. Should worker unions? YES. Wed, 27 May 2009 09:09:11 -0400 http://statenews.com./index.php/comment/view/40006 http://statenews.com./index.php/comment/view/40007 Stupidity (n.): Going to a right-wing, Christian, private university and expecting them to be happy that you’ve started a left-wing, pro-abortion, pro-gay group. See also: white supremacists enrolling at Howard or pacifists enrolling at the Citadel. Seriously. Instead of bashing the school, why not question the intelligence of the morons who either put little thought into their college selection or, more likely, were trying to “shake up” a school well-known for its firm position on morality? “On the surface, Liberty has its priorities mixed up. In our opinion, college should be about meeting people with backgrounds completely different from your own.” No, college should be about getting an education in sync with your goals. Private colleges rely upon private funding – funding that is likely to evaporate if its starts allowing groups at odds with its overall mission to start protesting, demonstrating, and calling for policy changes. If you don’t like a school’s message or programs, don’t go. It’s really that simple. “These are the kinds of things we need unions for. People should be free to speak freely (with the exception of insider info) when they are not “on the clock” without the risk of losing their livelihood.” Yes, indeed. Your rights should always be protected at the expense of your employer. They should have no voice at all and must provide your livelihood even if your ranting threatens theirs. Very smart. Wed, 27 May 2009 09:21:04 -0400 http://statenews.com./index.php/comment/view/40007 http://statenews.com./index.php/comment/view/40010 Ummm…Jerry Falwell is dead. Seems the writer thinks he is still running Liberty U. Wed, 27 May 2009 10:06:26 -0400 http://statenews.com./index.php/comment/view/40010 http://statenews.com./index.php/comment/view/40018 Hey, it’s not like the State News’ editorial board is known for being up-to-date. Do you remember the one a couple months back where they said that MSU needed to provide same-sex domestic partner benefits? HelloooooOOOO, 2006 referendum?? Constitutional amendment? National Pride at Work v. Kalamazoo??? Psh. Wed, 27 May 2009 12:13:54 -0400 http://statenews.com./index.php/comment/view/40018 http://statenews.com./index.php/comment/view/40020 Mark, Yeah, cause unions are SO about workers’ freedom, right? In fact, unions even support the freedom of workers to decide whether or not they want to join said union. Not. Wed, 27 May 2009 12:23:17 -0400 http://statenews.com./index.php/comment/view/40020 http://statenews.com./index.php/comment/view/40028 Yes, but just because you can doesn’t mean you should. Wed, 27 May 2009 13:43:39 -0400 http://statenews.com./index.php/comment/view/40028 http://statenews.com./index.php/comment/view/40035 Steve I strongly diagree with your statement. I never have felt that my religion is, stupid, insane, and baseless. My faith sustains me. And in no way is an adult fairy tale or something to be made fun of. It is a very personal part of me. I came from a Jewish background and to have finally discovered the Messiah is who he claimed to be, wow really neat. I mean I thought that Jesus was for the Christians and I would have to wait for my Savior. Not so, he already came, so that I could have him everyday of my life. By my own choice, something I freely choose. Don’t knock religion until you at least give it a try. It is not even religion it is that personal time and guidance that you receive from the Lord. Your own relationship with him that matters. Wed, 27 May 2009 14:27:14 -0400 http://statenews.com./index.php/comment/view/40035 http://statenews.com./index.php/comment/view/40053 A UNIVERSITY, by definition is supposed to offer a variety of views and opinions to provide a complete education. Liberty has abdicated that responsibility. We can now be certain that its graduates will not be exposed to any countervailing views but will be completely indoctrinated into the right wing, conservative cult believing fully in the correctness of their own views as they march off to their government and business jobs. Wed, 27 May 2009 15:26:40 -0400 http://statenews.com./index.php/comment/view/40053 http://statenews.com./index.php/comment/view/40055 Hats off to you. Nicely put, even if I kinda disagree. But I heard that it is getting creepy somewhere else, is that true? Quiet confusing me. Wed, 27 May 2009 15:32:14 -0400 http://statenews.com./index.php/comment/view/40055 http://statenews.com./index.php/comment/view/40057 The author is right. The university is entitled to remove its imprimatur from a group it feels advocates views that are seriously in conflict with its values. Though a public school, MSU would likely withhold any official recognition of an MSU KKK group, or an MSU group of al Queida. Public schools certainly must be more egalitarian than privates, but are allowed to have their limits as well. Wed, 27 May 2009 16:01:09 -0400 http://statenews.com./index.php/comment/view/40057