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Originally posted by xp2k
I am TOTALLY an fan of freedom of speech, I'm just not a fan of its abuse.
I sincerely doubt that these men were dressing up to portray their favorite stars in a flattering manner.
What if these men had attended the party as other offensive images? A rape victim...a World Trade Center casualty...an abortion...or a holocaust survivor? Would you be defending their freedom of speech then?
I guess in the same vein as this thread, you could argue that someone dressed as a WTC victim to "show their patriotism and admiriation of these true heroes".
That's how DUMB this argument is (well...in my opinion at least).
I guess it all lies in your experiences and your values.
Just becuase people have the right to be inconsiderate and rude doesnt mean that they should. These are fraternity men, they're suppossed to be better then that.
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Thank you, xp2k, for so eloquently saying what I was thinking. Unfortunately, there's always someone out there who will bring out the "free speech" trump card in order to protect people who are just trying to be obnoxious, rude, hateful, etc.
Just because you CAN do something, it doesn't mean you SHOULD do it.
Dressing up to show admiration for the Jackson 5, my behind
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