According to Fox News, the University of Maryland at College Park cancelled a screening of American Sniper due to a large petition signed by the Muslim student association.

Was this censorship or was it a wise thing to do?

I can imagine a bunch of college guys seeing the movie, getting liquid courage from one of the many bars on Route 1 right next to the campus and then going to look for Muslims to beat up. Very possible scenario.

While not advocating screenings of Bambi, movies that do not have the possible blowback of American Sniper would have better choices - in my opinion.

Originally Posted by Guest

According to Fox News, the University of Maryland at College Park cancelled a screening of American Sniper due to a large petition signed by the Muslim student association.

Was this censorship or was it a wise thing to do?

I can imagine a bunch of college guys seeing the movie, getting liquid courage from one of the many bars on Route 1 right next to the campus and then going to look for Muslims to beat up. Very possible scenario.

While not advocating screenings of Bambi, movies that do not have the possible blowback of American Sniper would have better choices - in my opinion.

If the Muslim students don't want to see the movie, then they should not attend.

If they don't like other students exercising their 1st amendment rights, then the Muslim students should self deport themselves to any Islamic paradise country of their choosing. I would recommend Syria or Iraq.

College administrators are without a doubt , the most cowardly and easily intimidated group in the country. Spineless, in a word. Well, also pathetic to add another word.

By the way, most Muslim student groups are affiliated with CAIR which is in turn basically a wholly owned subsidiary of the Muslim Brotherhood. I can understand why they would not like American Sniper. Tough s***

Originally Posted by Guest

If the Muslim students don't want to see the movie, then they should not attend.

If they don't like other students exercising their 1st amendment rights, then the Muslim students should self deport themselves to any Islamic paradise country of their choosing. I would recommend Syria or Iraq.

College administrators are without a doubt , the most cowardly and easily intimidated group in the country. Spineless, in a word. Well, also pathetic to add another word.

By the way, most Muslim student groups are affiliated with CAIR which is in turn basically a wholly owned subsidiary of the Muslim Brotherhood. I can understand why they would not like American Sniper. Tough s***

Well said, my thoughts exactly.

Originally Posted by Guest

If the Muslim students don't want to see the movie, then they should not attend.

If they don't like other students exercising their 1st amendment rights, then the Muslim students should self deport themselves to any Islamic paradise country of their choosing. I would recommend Syria or Iraq.

College administrators are without a doubt , the most cowardly and easily intimidated group in the country. Spineless, in a word. Well, also pathetic to add another word.

By the way, most Muslim student groups are affiliated with CAIR which is in turn basically a wholly owned subsidiary of the Muslim Brotherhood. I can understand why they would not like American Sniper. Tough s***

Excellent post. And a prime example of what is wrong with America these days. The minority (not race) and special interest groups have a way of prevailing. The other contribution to the problem is the silent majority that allows the spineless, cowardly, easily intimidated and patheic leaders to take such actions.

OP, Could you please review for all of us the original plan for the showing of the movie, what organization was involved in scheduling it, the role of the administration in selecting the movie, and the role of the administration in cancelling the showing. Who or what objected to this movie and what the thought process and follow up are to that cancellation. Or we just all scream about it with no facts but lots of outrage.

My how things have changed. When I was in college, the student film organization showed whatever they wanted and nothing was off limits. They even showed "Deep Throat" - something like 25% of the undergraduate population turned out to see it.

Originally Posted by Guest

According to Fox News, the University of Maryland at College Park cancelled a screening of American Sniper due to a large petition signed by the Muslim student association.

Was this censorship or was it a wise thing to do?

I can imagine a bunch of college guys seeing the movie, getting liquid courage from one of the many bars on Route 1 right next to the campus and then going to look for Muslims to beat up. Very possible scenario.

While not advocating screenings of Bambi, movies that do not have the possible blowback of American Sniper would have better choices - in my opinion.

Originally Posted by Guest

OP, Could you please review for all of us the original plan for the showing of the movie, what organization was involved in scheduling it, the role of the administration in selecting the movie, and the role of the administration in cancelling the showing. Who or what objected to this movie and what the thought process and follow up are to that cancellation. Or we just all scream about it with no facts but lots of outrage.

The organization is called Student Entertainment Events. Their website is see.umd.edu. Look at that and it might give some answers. There are also snippets from The Washington Times and The Washington Times for the same story slanted in different directions.

As I said before, I think it was a good idea to cancel based upon how some (male) students might see the movie, get drunked up, and look to beat upon some Muslim (or Muslim looking) students. College boys do not always have good judgement.

Originally Posted by Guest

OP, Could you please review for all of us the original plan for the showing of the movie, what organization was involved in scheduling it, the role of the administration in selecting the movie, and the role of the administration in cancelling the showing. Who or what objected to this movie and what the thought process and follow up are to that cancellation. Or we just all scream about it with no facts but lots of outrage.

Would you also like the blueprints of the building it was to be shown in?

Apparently not the only university dealing with this -

University of Michigan won't cancel 'American Sniper' - CNN.com

In this instance, the decision was to proceed with the viewing of the movie. I think it is unfortunate, to say the least, that a movie about an American hero in a country based on the right of free speech could be banned. What's next?!?

Originally Posted by Guest

As I said before, I think it was a good idea to cancel based upon how some (male) students might see the movie, get drunked up, and look to beat upon some Muslim (or Muslim looking) students. College boys do not always have good judgement.

Your "good idea" is idiotic and anti-American at it's core ... do you know what "free speech" is?

How about if you stop posting on TOTV because Christians find it offensive as well as idiotic?

Originally Posted by Guest

According to Fox News, the University of Maryland at College Park cancelled a screening of American Sniper due to a large petition signed by the Muslim student association.

Was this censorship or was it a wise thing to do?

I can imagine a bunch of college guys seeing the movie, getting liquid courage from one of the many bars on Route 1 right next to the campus and then going to look for Muslims to beat up. Very possible scenario.

While not advocating screenings of Bambi, movies that do not have the possible blowback of American Sniper would have better choices - in my opinion.

Dear Guest:

I am glad you are not advocating a screening of Bambi. As I have stated on these pages before the movie Bambi are responsible for radical organization like PETA GreenPeace, etc

The reaction from the radical left and left in general regarding Sniper illustrates another subject I addressed on these pages before "the draft".
Far too many young people in this country shriek their civic and moral duty to do their part for America. They have become so disengaged some so delusional as to the reality of what it takes to keep a nation free.
Perhaps they should travel to Africa or the middle east or simply sit on Sicily's shores as refugees risk their lives to escape the brutality of their leaders.

I hold the Michael Moore's Ben Afflick and Bill Maher's in contempt and disdain along with academia.

Bring back the draft and let people like the aforementioned earn their right to complain about America. Yes I did volunteer to serve 4 years .

Finally Bambi tastes good.

God Bless America


Personal Best Regards:

Originally Posted by Guest

Dear Guest:



I am glad you are not advocating a screening of Bambi. As I have stated on these pages before the movie Bambi are responsible for radical organization like PETA GreenPeace, etc



The reaction from the radical left and left in general regarding Sniper illustrates another subject I addressed on these pages before "the draft".

Far too many young people in this country shriek their civic and moral duty to do their part for America. They have become so disengaged some so delusional as to the reality of what it takes to keep a nation free.

Perhaps they should travel to Africa or the middle east or simply sit on Sicily's shores as refugees risk their lives to escape the brutality of their leaders.



I hold the Michael Moore's Ben Afflick and Bill Maher's in contempt and disdain along with academia.



Bring back the draft and let people like the aforementioned earn their right to complain about America. Yes I did volunteer to serve 4 years .



Finally Bambi tastes good.



God Bless America





Personal Best Regards:

Best post EVER!

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As I said before, I think it was a good idea to cancel based upon how some (male) students might see the movie, get drunked up, and look to beat upon some Muslim (or Muslim looking) students. College boys do not always have good judgement.
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Your "good idea" is idiotic and anti-American at it's core ... do you know what "free speech" is?

How about if you stop posting on TOTV because Christians find it offensive as well as idiotic?
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The responding poster sounds mixed up. First, he asks if the OP knows what "free speech" is and then tells him to stop posting because Christians find it offensive.

What the OP was referring to (my thought) is that he thought it was a good idea to cancel the film because of possible violence that could be caused by the viewing, students drinking and feeling "patriotic", and beating any foreigner they see.

Better to cancel the film than to have the real possibility of students being beaten and their attackers having arrest records for future employement possibilities. Yes or no?

Originally Posted by Guest

Originally Posted by Guest View Post

As I said before, I think it was a good idea to cancel based upon how some (male) students might see the movie, get drunked up, and look to beat upon some Muslim (or Muslim looking) students. College boys do not always have good judgement.
___________________

Your "good idea" is idiotic and anti-American at it's core ... do you know what "free speech" is?

How about if you stop posting on TOTV because Christians find it offensive as well as idiotic?
_________________________

The responding poster sounds mixed up. First, he asks if the OP knows what "free speech" is and then tells him to stop posting because Christians find it offensive.

What the OP was referring to (my thought) is that he thought it was a good idea to cancel the film because of possible violence that could be caused by the viewing, students drinking and feeling "patriotic", and beating any foreigner they see.

Better to cancel the film than to have the real possibility of students being beaten and their attackers having arrest records for future employement possibilities. Yes or no?

No.

Fear and intimidation!
I supose most bars should close down or nobody go to them for similar potential reactions.
No thanks.
We as a country have faied very well with a lot of controversy, before the special interest entities and fear were introduced.
We must protect our freedoms....all of them....not just the ones that do not affect us personally.