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re: LSU removes cross from Painted Posse
Posted on 10/18/12 at 1:41 pm to The312
Posted on 10/18/12 at 1:41 pm to The312
quote:
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.
I agree
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Posted on 10/18/12 at 1:43 pm to junkfunky
There was nothing "hypersentative" about this. No lawsuits. No bashing. Just a whole bunch of LSU fans from different backgrounds expressing their dissappointment with an Athletic Department decision. The only reason we even brought it up is because we love repping Christ more than we like being "featured" on LSU emails. Ya of course we like being the face of LSU fans...and we will continue to do so. LSU will probably not use our pics as much. Doesn't mean ESPN, CBS, Fox Sports, CFN, SI, etc. will stop using us.... 
Posted on 10/18/12 at 1:45 pm to Cameron Cooke
quote:
The students are acting like vages. JMO.
Not appropriate at all. Our reaction was minute. Sorry if the media blew things up and you were offended, but calling my boys ridiculous things is pitiful.
Posted on 10/18/12 at 1:47 pm to Cameron Cooke
quote:
This - not a case of censorship but simply LSU choosing how it wants to represent itself.
Except they choose to mock Christianity with last years poster with the afore mentioned cathedral quote?
Selective inforcement. Weak
Posted on 10/18/12 at 1:50 pm to Cameron Cooke
THIS IS A CLEAR FIRST AMMENDMANT!!!
WHEN WILL THE WAR ON CHRIST END?
WHEN WILL THE WAR ON CHRIST END?
Posted on 10/18/12 at 1:51 pm to lsu2006
If you guys actually want to see our "reaction" then check out NBC 33....
Posted on 10/18/12 at 1:51 pm to GeauxGus
quote:
well, yes, I am offended, frankly - every time some proselytizes their personal religious beliefs in public places .
I hope the people that happen to be on the same side of this discussion as you distance themselves from this type of bigotry.
quote:
don't demonstrate your ignorance ..
Lol
This post was edited on 10/18/12 at 1:53 pm
Posted on 10/18/12 at 1:52 pm to lsu2006
quote:
THIS IS A CLEAR FIRST AMMENDMANT!!!
WHEN WILL THE WAR ON CHRIST END?
Posted on 10/18/12 at 1:54 pm to Cameron Cooke
quote:
We love LSU, but we love Jesus Christ more.
+100000000
Cameron Cooke - very reasoned and mature posts.
Posted on 10/18/12 at 2:00 pm to FrozenMonkey
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Everyone upset about this is a Christian, and only arguing because it was THEIR religion that got airbrushed out. The same people would be applauding LSU if it were Muslim symbols or Swastikas.
You really think Biblical Christianity and Islam and the Nazis are moral equivalents?
The fact that LSU's Admin elected to remove what was already explicitly present suggests a religious endorsement in and of itself - anti-Christianity.
Posted on 10/18/12 at 2:11 pm to AlwysATgr
quote:
You really think Biblical Christianity and Islam and the Nazis are moral equivalents?
When did I say this?
quote:
“Those crosses were airbrushed out. ... We don’t want to convey any religious or political message,” said Associate Vice Chancellor for University Relations and Senior Associate Athletics Director Herb Vincent.
Religious: Muslim
Political: Nazi
It's okay to be caught up in your own bias, I wouldn't expect anything different.
Posted on 10/18/12 at 2:14 pm to FrozenMonkey
Guys, this is an uneccessary discussion. Read what I wrote and make your assessment. All this is other banter is silly and a waste of time...
This post was edited on 10/18/12 at 2:14 pm
Posted on 10/18/12 at 2:14 pm to mr. penguin
LSU consessions had no problem taking my cash which has "In God We Trust", damn spinless pussies
Posted on 10/18/12 at 2:15 pm to Cameron Cooke
quote:A lot of folks don't care what you wrote - the larger discussion is should LSU have done this at all, not whether or not you made a stink about it.
Guys, this is an uneccessary discussion. Read what I wrote and make your assessment. All this is other banter is silly and a waste of time...
This post was edited on 10/18/12 at 2:16 pm
Posted on 10/18/12 at 2:16 pm to The312
quote:
Holden, I tend to agree that LSU's actions do
n't constitute censorship.
I appreciate your position and explanation. IMHO what LSU did was by definition censorship. But what makes it indefensible is that it didn't have to happen. LSU didn't have to post the photo. They chose to post the photo.
The university may be within their rights but that doesn't mitigate the censorship factor in play. Just my opinion.
Posted on 10/18/12 at 2:19 pm to mr. penguin
Because someone might be offended at the barely perceptible image?
Geez, from reading it I thought they would have been carrying big crosses or something, not that they had a small cross on the upper chests.
What bullshite by LSU.
Geez, from reading it I thought they would have been carrying big crosses or something, not that they had a small cross on the upper chests.
What bullshite by LSU.
Posted on 10/18/12 at 2:20 pm to Spirit of Dunson
Oh and for those of you who asked: We painted "DON'T GET TOO COCKY". We always paint something original. It usually consists of a witty phrase, opponent joke, player praise, Les quote, etc.
Posted on 10/18/12 at 2:21 pm to mr. penguin
I didn't get to read the whole thread, but why did LSU choose to remove these crosses but they don't remove every single cross from every single picture that is posted on their website. (check out many of the baseball player's photos on lsusports.net who were crosses around their necks)
Posted on 10/18/12 at 2:22 pm to Cameron Cooke
quote:we get it. You're awesome.
Oh and for those of you who asked: We painted "DON'T GET TOO COCKY". We always paint something original. It usually consists of a witty phrase, opponent joke, player praise, Les quote, etc.
Posted on 10/18/12 at 2:22 pm to Cameron Cooke
Next week might be "DREAMS COME TO DIE"
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