Michigan Students Need Signed Permission Slips To See Sen. Rick Santorum Speak

**Odysseus** · 04-11-2013, 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by linda22003

Apparently Santorum was asked for the text of his remarks in advance, and refused to provide them.

Originally Posted by linda22003

As a possible explanation for why he was "denied his free speech rights!!!!"

As a possible explanation (i.e., excuse), it's not accurate. Santorum stated that he was not asked for a copy of his remarks:

Rick Santorum Comments on Cancellation of Grosse Pointe South High School Speech
Verona, PA - Former Republican presidential candidate and Patriot Voices Chairman Rick Santorum issued the following statement regarding the cancellation of his upcoming speech at Grosse Pointe South High School in Michigan:

"It's a sad day when liberal educators are allowed to influence young minds - extending free speech rights only to those who share their liberal views. I support traditional marriage; I believe marriage should be between one man and one woman. I'm not sure what the administrators in the Grosse Pointe Public School System are afraid of, but these students deserve the respect to form their own opinion on this important issue.

"Furthermore, anyone who has ever seen me speak knows I rarely use prepared text. In the case of Grosse Pointe High School - I was never asked for a copy of a speech, nor did I send one. This has nothing to do with the content of a speech, but rather the context of my convictions."

It sounds more like Santorum's record was what incensed the censors' senses.

**Adam Wood** · 04-11-2013, 05:47 PM

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JB · 04-11-2013, 07:48 PM

Originally Posted by linda22003

Apparently Santorum was asked for the text of his remarks in advance, and refused to provide them.

Apparently you were mistaken. Correction...you were mistaken.

Quite frankly, it looks like you are using this in defense of the school.

Santorum opinions bad, liberal school administrator opinions good.

**Novaheart** · 04-11-2013, 08:25 PM

Santorum is a hate monger. Why would anyone want him to speak at a high school?

JB · 04-11-2013, 08:32 PM

Originally Posted by Novaheart

Santorum is a hate monger. Why would anyone want him to speak at a high school?

Toe-may-toe, toe-mah-toe.

I happen to think every liberal/democrat/lefty walking the earth is a hate monger. Evidence would be on my side.

**NJCardFan** · 04-11-2013, 08:59 PM

Originally Posted by Novaheart

Santorum is a hate monger. Why would anyone want him to speak at a high school?

So because his views on gay marriage differ from yours makes him a hate monger? Typical liberal bullshit. I bet if some Christian hating faggot wanted to speak you'd be all for it.

**Novaheart** · 04-11-2013, 11:11 PM

Originally Posted by NJCardFan

So because his views on gay marriage differ from yours makes him a hate monger? Typical liberal bullshit. I bet if some Christian hating faggot wanted to speak you'd be all for it.

You're just all charm aren't you? And you wonder why no one likes you.

**LukeEDay** · 04-12-2013, 07:09 AM

Originally Posted by Novaheart

Santorum is a hate monger. Why would anyone want him to speak at a high school?

Typical liberal BS. Nice try there, Scooter.

Originally Posted by JB

Toe-may-toe, toe-mah-toe.

I happen to think every liberal/democrat/lefty walking the earth is a hate monger. Evidence would be on my side.

I agree. All liberals do is hate, hate, hate, hate .... They preach tolerance, but only tolerate those who agree with their views...And try to silence those who don't.

Originally Posted by NJCardFan

So because his views on gay marriage differ from yours makes him a hate monger? Typical liberal bullshit. I bet if some Christian hating faggot wanted to speak you'd be all for it.

Truth!

**Zathras** · 04-12-2013, 10:28 AM

Originally Posted by Novaheart

You're just all charm aren't you? And you wonder why no one likes you.

Nice job Fred Astaire....now how about answering the fucking question.

**linda22003** · 04-12-2013, 10:29 AM

Originally Posted by JB

Apparently you were mistaken. Correction...you were mistaken.

Quite frankly, it looks like you are using this in defense of the school.

Santorum opinions bad, liberal school administrator opinions good.

No, it's just a news story I read. I don't need to "defend" the school, or have any opinion about Santorum's appearance. The school can have him or not as it chooses. He's obviously starting his 2016 campaign, which will probably be a repeat of 2012.