re: LSU removes cross from Painted Posse

some do once it's explained to them. others are either too narrow-minded to see past their own preconceived notions of right and wrong or they just like the rush of feeling offended about something, even this.

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sounds about right for college kids having fun

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yep. at least the kids responded the correct way as representatives of their religion. some people's suggestion of retaliation by the kids was so off base it makes me wonder why they are trying to defend Christianity in the first place

" ... Sorry, were you offended? .. "
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well, yes, I am offended, frankly - every time some proselytizes their personal religious beliefs in public places .. keep it to yourself, and don't demonstrate your ignorance ..

Regardless of what the "right" or "wrong" of this issue is, the LSU marketing group is full of a bunch of extra chromosomes. They airbrush out religious symbols, but I find Toonces far more offensive.

Seriously, LSU marketing. I know you are reading this (those of you who are literate). Look at this:



Look at that. That is hideous. How could you possibly continue to use that logo for merchandise and marketing? Do you people have college degrees or is kindergarten finger painting the only requirement to get a job there? Kill yourselves.

The kids have a right to include the Cross as representation of themselves if they wish. LSU has the right to show the pic or not show the pic. But they chose a pic knowing they would have to air brush out a religious symbol.... Thats poor judgement on their part. I understand not wanting to show ANY religious affiliation, but they had to know it would cause a stink on some level no matter the religion. They brought this on themselves IMO

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One more thing

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LSU just announced that all lowercase t's will be expunged from university textbooks

I'm pretty sure those guys have root beer keg parties. Dead serious.

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Holden, I tend to agree that LSU's actions don't constitute censorship. LSU wasn't interfering with or abridging the students' communication. Rather, it was simply exercising its contractual right to control its own communications, namely its formal promotional e-mail. It's not difficult to reconstruct the thought process of the university. As is their right, they chose a picture from Tiger Stadium to use in a promotional e-mail. They justifiably concluded that an official dispatch from a state funded university should not include the symbols of any one given religion. They exercised their contractual right to airbrush the photo. It's not really that controversial. They are merely tailoring their own communications in a way that is consistent with their understanding of their obligations as a state university. The students are acting like vages. JMO.

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This - not a case of censorship but simply LSU choosing how it wants to represent itself.

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the kids complaining are a bunch of fggts "rrrrr let's paint ourselves for the big game, but we must add a cross so folks know we also love Jesus!"

Fox News should be here shortly to cover the war on Christians

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Hey guys, I'm the leader of the Painted Posse. I wanted to clear a few things up. Yes many of us do post on here. No we are not upset with LSU. We knew why they did it. Was it warrented? Probably not. Our likeness has been used countless times, the cross never being edited. Did LSU have the right to? yes. Were we dissappointed? Yes. Did we make a big deal of it? No. The media came to us on every occasion. In fact we've made a point to talk to the Athletic Department about the whole situation. The only reason we even agreed to do any form of broadcast or interview was to make Christ's name known. We said nothing harmful to the university, ourselves, the players, or other Tiger fans. In fact we are possibly the most dedicated Tiger fans you will meet. Say or think what you want, but our consciences are clear. We have done our part and will continue to do so!

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FACT: Everyone upset about this is a Christian, and only arguing because it was THEIR religion that got airbrushed out.

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I'm not religious or upset but I think LSU fricked up on this one.

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The same people would be applauding LSU if it were Muslim symbols or Swastikas.

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u dumb