The Life of Matt Campos

Saw this on CNN today, “Taser this: Fuck Bush.” This was written by an 20 year old student editor of the Colorado State University’s newspaper. It really amazes me that this is an issue worth national news attention and worth a student losing a job over. I mean seriously? First amendment people, editorial equals opinion, and last time I checked the patriot act doesn’t limit us from telling our opinion (Disclaimer: As long as that opinion does not threaten, interject harm or contain outright slander.) about someone.

This student felt the need to share his opinion of the American president, sentiments shared by a good many people. Does this mean he should get off scot-free for using offensive language in a newspaper? I think that depends on the newspaper ethical rules. I think the kid got what he deserved and I’m sure he will put more thought into his next editorial.

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