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babylonsister Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Sep-23-07 07:14 AM
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The Rocky Mountain Collegian's 4-word editorial:
"Taser this...Fuck Bush."




September 23rd, 2007 6:13 am
Profane Language Puts Student Editor's Job On Line

Editorial Raises Eyebrows, Controversy At CSU

By Lane Lyon / 7NEWS

FORT COLLINS, Colo. -- A four word editorial with a four letter word in it is sparking a spirited discussion on free speech at Colorado State University.

The Rocky Mountain Collegian published an editorial on page 4 of the paper Friday which read "Taser this ... F*** Bush."

The expletive was spelled out.

The last two words were in bold type, larger than most headlines. A caption below said, "this column represents the views of the Collegian's Editorial Board."

"I think they went over the line a little bit, but it's free speech and they're allowed to write what they want," one student told 7NEWS.

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http://www.michaelmoore.com/words/index.php
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frogcycle Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Sep-23-07 07:20 AM
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1. or...
Fuck this! Taser Bush!
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Demit Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Sep-23-07 07:25 AM
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2. LOL! You fixed their typo.
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babylonsister Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Sep-23-07 08:12 AM
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3. That too would work! But I love this succinct ed.! nt
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