Student suspended for e-mail in which he states his opinion

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by James

I think a private college that receives any public funding may have to be more forgiving of freedom of speech issues. Not sure though.

Nope. Kevin is right -- freedom of speech means that the government cannot infringe upon one's right to speak freely.

And UGAalum94 is right as well. Freedom of speech, as a matter of governmental interference or control, does not extend to "fighting words," to shouting "Fire!" in a crowded theater (to use the classic example), or to obscenity.