Seems Conserative Speech More Readily Rankles

Thu., April 27, 2000

D.F. Oliveria The Spokesman-Rev

For those who are so-oh-fended that Gonzaga U. kept Planned Parenthood off campus, consider: At Georgetown, a student columnist was fired for questioning the presentation of the “Vagina Monologues,” which the National Review deemed “immoral and repulsive.” And, a week later, a Michigan State student writer was fired for wondering why a gay pride celebration should last three weeks. Now, that’s real censorship. Yet, no outcry. Doesn’t the First Amendment apply as much to conservative speech as it does to liberal speech? Hmmm?

Common sense prevails on eight-three vote

Sweet Potatoes to the Spokane Human Rights Commission for ending that witch hunt against Victor Buksbazen. The commissioner landed in hot water for handing a Holocaust survivor his book, “Jewish People in a Christian World.” The Jewish woman thought he was pushing Christianity on her. And complained. All this could have been avoided with a simple response: No thank you. Or, take a hike, bub … Coeur d’Alene Mayor Steve Judy said - what? That he wants taxes to go up at least 1 percent to 1.5 percent annually to cover city needs. There’s something you won’t see on his campaign signs … French Fries on the Side (or Why Prosecutor Steve Tucker Wants to Handle the Serial Killer Case Himself): 1, Local film at 11; 2, Re-election sound bites; 3, Buck stops here; 4; Because he’s the boss; and 5, It beats sitting at his desk.

Ingredients in these brownies are USDA OK

What’s wrong with these kids today? At North Idaho College, the Legalization of Marijuana Club held a bake sale and raised $115. In the old days, the brownies alone would have been worth that … Fuhgeddabout Microsoft. Hot Potatoes wants to break up the U.S. (in)Justice Department … Quotable Quote: “Those are some big-time tickets (94 in a 60 mph zone and 77 in a 55), but he got treated just like anyone else. He didn’t get nasty. He took it like a man” - Sheriff Jerry Weeks, describing state Sen. Don Benton’s reaction to two speeding tickets he got while campaigning for state GOP chairman in Pend Oreille County … This edition of Hot Potatoes was brought to you by the No. 24. Or, the number of Rockford Bay neighbors who signed petitions complaining that attorney Rollie Watson fires a machine gun and cannon at all hours. Or, Kootenai County Sheriff Rocky Watson should tell his brother to knock it off.

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