"Taser this ... F*** Bush."

[2rth2pwr]

FORT COLLINS, Colo. -- A four word editorial with a four letter word in it is sparking a spirited discussion on free speech at Colorado State University. http://www.thedenverchannel.com/education/14178899/detail.html

The Rocky Mountain Collegian published an editorial on page 4 of the paper Friday which read "Taser this ... F*** Bush."

The expletive was spelled out.

The last two words were in bold type, larger than most headlines. A caption below said, "this column represents the views of the Collegian's Editorial Board." "We felt it illustrated our point about freedom of speech," McSwane told 7NEWS. "I think we could write 250 words and ramble on and I don't think anyone would pay attention."







Is this a feel good gesture or will it "wake people up"?

[rodeodance]

1. it made my eyes swirrle just looking at the paper.

[2rth2pwr]

3. making you sleepy? nt

[calimary]

2. We'd call that "tight writing."

Very economical. No extraneous words. Nice and concise.

Certainly gets the point across!


:rofl:

[fenriswolf]

4. short, sweet and to the point

[DangerDave921]

8. Silly

While the sentiment is pure and clear, the tactic is just plain silly. It will titilate the base, and that's it. Personally, I like a little more analysis and reasoning in my political discourse. College kids think they are profound (I was guilty of it myself) but are mostly just immature. Using expletives is not analysis, nor does it convince anyone of one's position. It's just an exercise in venting.

I daresay if a College Repub paper put out a headline of F**K Gore, it would be the subject of massive derision for its absence of actual thought.

[John Kerry VonErich]

12. well said

nt

[SusanaMontana41]

5. Love it!

Congratulations to these students, who aren't buying the crap.

[laylah]

6. As an alumni of CSU

(graduated May '01) this has not always been the mindset of the students. Bush was the favorite across campus, along with Nader. Glad to see the red campus turning blue.

[backscatter712]

10. Greetings, fellow CSU alumni!

I too am proud to see this come from our alma mater!

Backscatter712, class of '01!

[Maribelle]

7. Someone needs to tell Colorado State University their lies are not free speech.

Not the first. And not the second.

[nebenaube]

11. ?

what is your point?

[donsu]

9. the Rocky Mountain Collegian kids did good - more power to them

and I thank them.