Stop persecutin' me!

He was handcuffed and taken to the school's administrative office, where he was held, said Dan Recht, a Denver lawyer who took the case on behalf of the American Civil Liberties Union which represented Benson.

Damn those ACLU commies, always persecuting conservatives...

/wait, what?

Lionel Mandrake: Damn those ACLU commies, always persecuting conservatives...

Conservatives love the ACLU. They can yell and scream about them being enemies of the country, but they'll still back them up when needed.

Thank you ACLU!!

Just wait until it comes out that Michelle Obama personally masterminded his arrest.

Why are they taking away my God-given right to discriminate against those who don't follow the ways of the Messiah?

IrateShadow: Lionel Mandrake: Damn those ACLU commies, always persecuting conservatives...

Conservatives love the ACLU. They can yell and scream about them being enemies of the country, but they'll still back them up when needed.

Unless its about guns.

Other than that I respect the ACLU.

Wait, why was this kid arrested and taken to the principal's office?

I mean, is there a legitimate reason for it or is it just one side over reacting about the other side?

Good, because that charge was complete BS.

The freedom to say "My president is an asshole" is one I cherish greatly, even when I disagree with the person saying it.

Republicans... Ever the victims.

while it had the right conclusion, it flabberbaffles me that any person could think a charge in this circumstance is a good idea, much less an active law enforcement agent.

some actions run so contrary to the trust placed in an individual that a single piece of stupid this large should end (or at the very least, greatly alter) their career.

heap: while it had the right conclusion, it flabberbaffles me that any person could think a charge in this circumstance is a good idea, much less an active law enforcement agent.

It's perfect for a Fark thread though.

farking idiot. He's 17. He can't vote and he probably doesn't pay taxes. So who cares what the hell he was saying anyways?

It was a 17 year old campaigning for Palin/McCain. He clearly is the son of his sister.

Hideously Gigantic Smurf: Republicans... Ever the victims.

Laugh. The kid was arrested you half-wit.

Lost Thought 00: Why are they taking away my God-given right to discriminate against those who don't follow the ways of the Messiah?

Don't make me break out the "MY messiah/YOUR messiah" meme on your sorry ass, chump.

Deputy was a dumbass. Charges were dropped. Non-story.

Random Guy: Unless its about guns.

If only there was some other organization out there to protect peoples 2nd amendment rights.

heap: while it had the right conclusion, it flabberbaffles me that any person could think a charge in this circumstance is a good idea, much less an active law enforcement agent.

What dream world do you live in where the police know and enforce the laws properly?

Shryke: Hideously Gigantic Smurf: Republicans... Ever the victims.

Laugh. The kid was arrested you half-wit.

Yes, and then he was released and the charges dropped.

Why? Because it was the sensible thing to do.

And because it was sensible, you and your ilk will refuse to acknowledge the fact that it ever happened and continue to act as though the child were being held as a political prisoner even as we speak.

Maybe if we stated torturing him, you'd suddenly be all for it.

Stop the ACLU, that is one organization that needs to be shut down ASAP.

Random Guy: IrateShadow: Lionel Mandrake: Damn those ACLU commies, always persecuting conservatives...

Conservatives love the ACLU. They can yell and scream about them being enemies of the country, but they'll still back them up when needed.

Unless its about guns.

Other than that I respect the ACLU.

Thought the ACLU stayed out of gun issues.

I can't reconcile this with the Bong Hits 4 Jesus ruling, especially when I consider the fact that the Bong Hits kid was across the street from his school.

Any insights for me?

and this is why I like the ACLU, they actually stand up for what is right, even for those who may hate them.

Came here for the liberals defending the school system. Leaving satisfied.

/liberal

EL_FABREZ: He can't vote and he probably doesn't pay taxes. So who cares what the hell he was saying anyways?

Great point, so fark all the mexicans too.

netweavr: Unless its about guns.

Other than that I respect the ACLU.

Thought the ACLU stayed out of gun issues.

Way to spoil his Mandatory Republican Victim Complex™!

Wasn't the election back in November?

Hideously Gigantic Smurf: Shryke: Hideously Gigantic Smurf: Republicans... Ever the victims.

Laugh. The kid was arrested you half-wit.

Yes, and then he was released and the charges dropped.

Why? Because it was the sensible thing to do.

And because it was sensible, you and your ilk will refuse to acknowledge the fact that it ever happened and continue to act as though the child were being held as a political prisoner even as we speak.

Maybe if we stated torturing him, you'd suddenly be all for it.

Probably time for you to take your lithium drama queen.

netweavr: Random Guy: IrateShadow: Lionel Mandrake: Damn those ACLU commies, always persecuting conservatives...

Conservatives love the ACLU. They can yell and scream about them being enemies of the country, but they'll still back them up when needed.

Unless its about guns.

Other than that I respect the ACLU.

Thought the ACLU stayed out of gun issues.

Well, yeah thats the point of my statement. The self-appointed champions of american rights are quiet about one that made 2nd on the list of the bill of rights.

Hoopido: EL_FABREZ: He can't vote and he probably doesn't pay taxes. So who cares what the hell he was saying anyways?

Great point, so fark all the mexicans too.

Exactly. Other than pick our food, build our houses, take care of our kids, mow our lawns, cook our meals, and clean our toilets, what have Mexicans ever done for us?

Kierkegaard's Pseudonym: What dream world do you live in where the police know and enforce the laws properly?

the one with lollipop torture and unicorn flu.

Hideously Gigantic Smurf: Shryke: Hideously Gigantic Smurf: Republicans... Ever the victims.

Laugh. The kid was arrested you half-wit.

Yes, and then he was released and the charges dropped.

Well arrested is something of an exaggeration, he was handcuffed and taken to the principal's office where he was uncuffed and given a ticket to appear in court for interfering with the staff of an educational facility.

Well, yeah thats the point of my statement. The self-appointed champions of american rights are quiet about one that made 2nd on the list of the bill of rights.

Because there is already an organisation that has this covered.

The kid looks more of a dick than Penisman:

Hideously Gigantic Smurf: netweavr: Unless its about guns.

Other than that I respect the ACLU.

Thought the ACLU stayed out of gun issues.

Way to spoil his Mandatory Republican Victim Complex™!

How is saying I respect them except their stance on the 2nd amendment in any way representing myself as a victim, or even as a republican?

Random Guy: Hideously Gigantic Smurf: netweavr: Unless its about guns.

Other than that I respect the ACLU.

Thought the ACLU stayed out of gun issues.

Way to spoil his Mandatory Republican Victim Complex™!

How is saying I respect them except their stance on the 2nd amendment in any way representing myself as a victim, or even as a republican?

You're arguing with a troll fool.

Tigger: Well, yeah thats the point of my statement. The self-appointed champions of american rights are quiet about one that made 2nd on the list of the bill of rights.

Because there is already an organisation that has this covered.

What about the time I had a dispute over my cable bill ? I had to talk to the cable company and the ACLU never even tried to help me out.

FTFA: Benson was given a "promise to appear" citation by a Jefferson County sheriff's deputy and accused of "interference with staff of an educational facility,"

Wearing a tshirt & carrying a sign is "interference"?? There damn well had better be MUCH more to that story to justify an arrest & criminal charges. Like the kid hitting a teacher w/the sign.

Good thing charges were dropped. And I hope his parents sue the hell out of the school & sheriff's office.

Hard core dem here, the deputy needs to be tarred and feathered. The kid needs a brain transplant.

Mordant: What about the time I had a dispute over my cable bill ? I had to talk to the cable company and the ACLU never even tried to help me out.

I bought a candy bar the other day and it didn't taste as good as thought it would. So far the ACLU hasn't even made an attempt to contact me regarding the issue.

Tigger: Because there is already an organisation that has this covered.

I guess only one organization at a time can support a right. Wow never knew about that one.

I guess that someone needs to tell the National Coalition Against Censorship to stfu since the ACLU has free speech already covered.

brigid_fitch: FTFA: Benson was given a "promise to appear" citation by a Jefferson County sheriff's deputy and accused of "interference with staff of an educational facility,"

Wearing a tshirt & carrying a sign is "interference"?? There damn well had better be MUCH more to that story to justify an arrest & criminal charges. Like the kid hitting a teacher w/the sign.

Good thing charges were dropped. And I hope his parents sue the hell out of the school & sheriff's office.

No joke, at the very least the arresting office needs to be fired.

Wasn't the Jefferson County sheriff's the same one that suppressed quite a lot of embarrassing (for them) documents about the Columbine shootings for several years?

I guess only one organization at a time can support a right. Wow never knew about that one.

I guess that someone needs to tell the National Coalition Against Censorship to stfu since the ACLU has free speech already covered.

What an odd piece of false conclusion drawing.

Because the ACLU has made a decision to focus on an area of the bill or rights that is not covered by the immenseley well funded NRA you are all upset. Why exactly?

I love how conservatives never say no to ACLU help when they need it, but still deride the group as anti-American.

some conservatives, not all, obviously.

brigid_fitch: Wearing a tshirt & carrying a sign is "interference"?? There damn well had better be MUCH more to that story to justify an arrest & criminal charges. Like the kid hitting a teacher w/the sign.

The story is light on details but students have limited speech on school grounds and at school functions. The deputy was a tool for charging him but the article says nothing regarding where the student was, how he was campaigning, and if his actions exceeded the limited free speech that high school students enjoy while on campus.

Just to be sure everyone is consistent on the student free speech thing, think about what your position was on the kid with the "Bong Hits for Jesus" sign.

Tigger: I guess only one organization at a time can support a right. Wow never knew about that one.

I guess that someone needs to tell the National Coalition Against Censorship to stfu since the ACLU has free speech already covered.

What an odd piece of false conclusion drawing.

Because the ACLU has made a decision to focus on an area of the bill or rights that is not covered by the immenseley well funded NRA you are all upset. Why exactly?

Look this is turning into a run away train.

I have no problem with the ACLU I simply disagree with the way they view the 2nd amendment. I have a lot respect for the work they do.

Wow, it must be that time of day when the stopped ACLU clock is right.

Random Guy: I guess only one organization at a time can support a right.

Perhaps they looked at their limited resources and decided what their priorities as an organization should be.

Do you think the NRA is not up to the task? Do you think the NRA should start expanding their defense of the Bill of Rights to be more encompassing?