Have we moved from "free thinkers" and welcomed opposing opinions to "group think and ostracize opposing opinions?

2015-11-10T09:32:46-05:00

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/11/10/missouri-protesters-try-to-block-student-reporter-from-taking-photos/?intcmp=hpbt3

Missouri protesters try to block student reporter from taking photos

A filmed confrontation between protesters at the University of Missouri and a student journalist went viral Monday afternoon after the demonstrators, including two university administrators, attempted to block the student from shooting photographs on a public quad.

Response by SCPO David Lockwood made Nov 10 at 2015 9:45 AM

2015-11-10T09:45:44-05:00

In the past 20+ years that is exactly what this country has done. We are expected to do what we are told and if they want our opinion they will give it to us! That's why I get into trouble often! LOL!

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Nov 10 at 2015 9:47 AM

2015-11-10T09:47:18-05:00

The whole University of Missouri situation could've been resolved people would talk to one another instead of at Each other

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Nov 10 at 2015 9:52 AM

2015-11-10T09:52:33-05:00

Decades ago..

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 10 at 2015 10:15 AM

2015-11-10T10:15:18-05:00

I always find it interesting when protesters don't want their activities filmed by the media. What are they afraid or ashamed of? This is their CAUSE. They feel so strongly about it, they're going to cut class and stuff.
The administrators on the other hand, have plenty to worry about of they are inciting the students to strong arm media - especially student media(!) - away.
Not to make light of the issue at the core of the protests themselves, but rather the conduct of the protesters. Being mad doesn't give you the right to be lawless, or immunize you against the consequences of your actions.

Response by SrA Matthew Knight made Nov 10 at 2015 10:31 AM

2015-11-10T10:31:20-05:00

It's all about freedom of speech/expression.....until someone's freedom of speech/expression goes against the flow of the majority, then all of the sudden it's oppression. We as a people need to come to terms with the fact that not everyone is going to always agree with everyone on everything.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Nov 10 at 2015 2:37 PM

2015-11-10T14:37:38-05:00

I think you are referring to our nation 1SG Scott MacGregor when you asked "Have we moved from "free thinkers" and welcomed opposing opinions to "group think and ostracize opposing opinions."
At first I thought you were referring to RallyPoint when I saw your question.
In any sizable group there will always be those who are drawn to leading or following group think. Remember the Occupy Movement which faded away after Obama was reelected. Expect more of what happened at the University of Missouri because they want to continue to expand the Progressive [extreme liberal] model of government at the Federal level and expand it to the state level where in most cases it has withered.
Thankfully in our nation and others with a long history of freedom, free thinkers will abound.

Response by MSgt Curtis Ellis made Nov 10 at 2015 3:49 PM

2015-11-10T15:49:51-05:00

Yes, yes we have...