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Originally Posted by CuteOldGuy
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I tried to find some specifics in your link. I found none. I did found:
“We do not tolerate actions of hate and disrespect.”
I find it difficult to object to that at a philosophical level, though obviously that is ill defined--and the test is in the defining. I do think it is disturbing to make such a statement without giving some boundaries. So when the article says:"Green did not define, neither in his speech or the written policy underscoring it, what an action of disrespect might be, leaving it widely open to interpretation."
I find that indeed cause for concern. But to assume the rules will be inappropriately interpreted seems a bit premature--just like assuming every time a policeman shoots someone it is unjustified. Wait until the facts are in, no?
I certainly suspect there may be some very all-encompassing interpretation of "disrespect", which would be wrong. The 1st amendment right should be strongly protected.
Just like the first amendment right to not stand for the national anthem.