No More Political E-mails

In September 23rd news, students at Grambling State University are now denied basic 1st Amendment Rights. More specifically, Grambling's president Frank Pogue e-mailed all students prohibiting political expression through its university e-mail system. GSU's justification? Because the university has an e-mail policy that forbids usage of university e-mail for spreading hate, inciting violence, and among other things, political beliefs.
I find it puzzling that malicious intentions like "spreading hate" and "inciting violence" get lumped together with expressing political beliefs. I can agree that freedom of speech doesn't extend to promoting violence, but having political opinion is a fundamental 1st Amendment right. If there's an election coming up, why shouldn't students be allowed to have an intelligent conversation about it?
As Marjorie Esman, the executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana said, "'Grambling students have the right to make political statements, including those in support of political candidates.'"
I try to play devil's advocate, but it's hard to come up with a good reason for why students should be denied such a basic First Amendment right. It's not like these students are history professors or professional political analysts. Having a political opinion does not jeopardize the integrity of anything. Plus, these college students are already adults. They're at GSU to learn; why shouldn't they be allowed to express their political beliefs? In fact, they should be encouraged to share their political beliefs and to take an active role.
The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education called on GSU to revise their restrictive policy on freedom of speech. Hopefully GSU realizes what the right thing to do is.

SL

Kanye West Must Be Channeling the Smoking Ace

I honor Kanye West with his song “Runaway” last night at the VMA Awards because you would have thought he was trying to get his last word at Taylor Swift. Well he did get the Last Word. But when you think about Kanye, some of his songs actually have some type of meaning even when he does not mean it. So for today let’s give a toast to…….

“The douche bag”

Wakka Flocka Flame (Sorry, his name sounds something like Fozzy Bear from “Muppet Babies” spitting lame fire at someone)- for this antic.

I really didn’t know what to say, but any racist loves this for a N____ joke.

“The a__hole”

Petey Pablo – Bringing a gun to the Airport on the 9^th anniversary of September 11 is something that is more than saying “WTF.” Especially after thinking he dedicated a song after the attacks.

“The scumbag”

Floyd Mayweather- Unless you are in the heavyweight of the class or the old school De La Hoya, Trindad, Sugar Shane era, I pay attention to boxing just like I play attention to Latin Fury on pay-per-view, just don’t care too-much. So Floyd “Money” Mayweather does his rant on Manny “Pac-Man” Paciaqou, the word SMH isn’t just enough. I mean not only did he put African-American 10 years back, but give Caucasian-racist people enough ammo to say that we are just as worst as them.

“The jerk–s”

The Mighty Congressional Black Caucus – Saying that plans to attack the joblessness situation in black America at its legislative convention next week. The convention is set to be held from September 15 - 18 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The goal of the organization is to have several sessions discussing the link between education and employment. I am really going to agree with most of the white people by saying this.

“Some of you politicians are life-long politician, so how come you are thinking about this now.”

As much as some of my fellow blogger would and would not agree with me, but seriously if black people have been saying this since the 70s and you still do not find a way. Why are you still in office. This is not the era of the Chuck-D “Fight the Power” movement, this is more of the “We trying to feed our family” era. So CBC if you hear my voice. Stop talking and start making progress. Trust me, your community will love you for it.

So let’s make a Toast.

So what douche bag, a__hole, scumbag, or Jerk__s you want to toast to?

Welcome Back Mr. Ace!!!!

Well I am back. After summer school , grades, promotion, new position, wedding plans (Yeah, The Queen of Hearts been said I do and ready to be in my 52 cards) and moving. I have been a busy man, but I am coming in with some new stuff after seeing some of the wildest things happen between July-September.

(…drop my bags)

“It’s good to be home.”

What did I miss?