I agree with you that this is much ado about nothing. What I am concerned about is that such propaganda may discourage turnout at Tea Party events by people who are afraid of confrontations and violence or that this will result in self-censorship among Tea Party folks and a self-policing that could prove counterproductive since what is offensive is a subjective matter. Let free speech prevail and no "escorting out" whatever that means.
Good point.
However, we will have plenty to worry about from now on - but that should never make us cower and refuse to stand up.
We have the right of free speech and I intend to use it. And, I have no intention of allowing the “politically correct” czars tell me what I can or cannot say.
Why should I give up the right of free speech just because someone wants to instill some “hurt” feeling as worthy of being deemed “unspeakable” by someone who is given no power of that decision whatsoever.
When I say “escorted” out, I was referring to people who are only there to cause trouble, be it by using an inflammatory sign or use of perjoratives or foul language. These are not TEA Party participants, and are merely there for street theater and media purposes.
I will bet that the counter-protest will actively start when the media arrives and will end when the media leaves.