Attorney holds off action over CU fee

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Published February 26, 2009 at 1:40 p.m.
Updated February 27, 2009 at 1:03 a.m.

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February 26, 2009

1:59 p.m.

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Triumph writes:

I'm sure Obama will bail them out and fly in and pay his respects to his former mentor Bill Ayers and terrorist sympathizer Ward Churchill. I can already hear Air Force One's engines reving up!
February 26, 2009

2 p.m.

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Buckwheat writes:

Who says you can't put a price on free speach?? Should have been 3K apiece, and sent the bill to Ayers and Churchill.. Wait...You don't think these bozos actually got paid for showing up do you???
February 26, 2009

2:02 p.m.

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the_ripper writes:

Lane is Sitting Bullsh!t's lawyer...go figure.
February 26, 2009

2:02 p.m.

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the_ripper writes:

I'm looking forward to the show, it should be wildly entertaining.
February 26, 2009

2:03 p.m.

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Duckster writes:

David Lane...No surprise.

Can't we just deport him to El Salvador along with Ayers and Churchill in exchange for three laborers who respect America and promise to become decent Americans?

http://lagniappeslair.blogspot.com
February 26, 2009

2:12 p.m.

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GunnyBob writes:

No response yet from either of the terrorists to my invitation for them to debate me simultaneously in studio.
February 26, 2009

2:15 p.m.

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the_ripper writes:

Yeah, Gunny, THAT could happen....
February 26, 2009

2:16 p.m.

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sheepherder writes:

David Lane...what a tard. It was probably $3000 in bomb detection devices for Ayers, and another $3000 for B.S. detectors for Churchill. They got a bargain!
February 26, 2009

2:21 p.m.

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GunnyBob writes:

If the skinny fake Indian does agree, I'll ask him about his admission that he was a bomb-building instructor for the Weather Underground, according to the Post. I'll ask Ayers, too. We'll see if they dare respond and if they do, if they can get their story straight.
February 26, 2009

2:22 p.m.

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Barbarosa writes:

This makes me want to puke.
February 26, 2009

2:28 p.m.

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sheepherder writes:

Gunny...they are both cowards, they woudn't take you on if you paid them.
February 26, 2009

2:35 p.m.

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vendari01 writes:

If their statement that this is a standard fee for security for large gatherings is true, then why should they drop it for anyone, least of all someone who is likely to draw some serious protests. If they must drop it, then they should require that the lawyer, Ayers, and Churchill all sign releases, in case something does happen to them. Then we'd only have to worry about innocent bystanders. By the way, this is one security job I would not take.
February 26, 2009

2:40 p.m.

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LockNLoad writes:

Let them hold their liberal rally somewhere else if they don't want to pay the fee.

Ayers is a terrorist, and he should be in jail.
February 26, 2009

2:41 p.m.

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msmith3575 writes:

My question is -did they wave their speaking fees?
February 26, 2009

2:46 p.m.

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HisPrinceMichael writes:

U.S. Veteran holding "Will work for Food Sign" $1.00

U.S. former Terrorist college speaking-fee $3,000.00

U.S. Pharaoh and His Dinah Shore Classic staff's
version of "America"........WORTHLESS

For ALL the rest?
THE Battle has just BEGUN:
http://www.all4webs.com/q/f/love4yahweh
February 26, 2009

2:46 p.m.

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Michael writes:

Double the GD fee for every 24 hours that passes leading up to the event and if the fee total is not paid in full in the form of a cashiers check at least 48 hours in advance the event is cancelled. Also, have them put up a $250,000 bond just in case something happens. "Free" speech ain't free when their are fixed costs involved. If they want "free" speech than have them get on a freakin' soapbox down on the Boulder Mall. I am so sick of Ayers and Churchill and Lane. Great question about their speaking fees.
February 26, 2009

2:53 p.m.

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BettyMahaffey writes:

Thank you David Lane for the message you are sending. Higher Ed, and the University of Colorado in particular, wonders why the public doesn't support its constant demand for more money and then insults us by inviting such people. I don't care if the money is paid for by "student fees." These fees could be better used to serve the students in positive ways. Instead, Ward Churchill, who is a proven fraud, is continually supported and publicized and William Ayers, an unapologic criminal, are both given a platform to speak to our youth and will receive a considerable amount of publicity by the media. Colorado taxpayers do remember such events when asked for support..
February 26, 2009

2:58 p.m.

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GoldenKid writes:

Ayers, Churchill and Lane. What a combination of scumbags.
If anyone attends this freak show, Please take some combat boots to throw them and smack both Ayers or Churchill in their kissers.
Strike a blow for justice and punch David lane in the P/uss!
February 26, 2009

3:01 p.m.

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temurlan writes:

Ayers said Obama was making a mistake by providing more funding for the war in Afghanistan. He said the same mistake was made in the sixties which forced him to bomb the pentagon. Will he return to his violent ways?

Send him to Gitmo with a complementary water boarding on his first night!
February 26, 2009

3:05 p.m.

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Marshdale writes:

Gunny;

You are an embarrassment to Marines like my father. You are nothing but a loud mouth blow hard. As a Marine vet from Korea, he finds your bantor repulsive and discusting. At 73 years old he is proud of his service and quick to point out that none of the marines he served with accept for a few recalcitrant jerks would behave and spew drivel like yourself. I commend you for your service to the USA but your bravado is as repulsive as the disrespect you show to veterans of the Corps like my father.
February 26, 2009

3:45 p.m.

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DenverBob writes:

This whole thing is amazing. Churchill: writes something incredibly stupid, draws attention to himself, and is summarily exposed and fired for what was brought to light, not what he wrote (glass houses). Sues university, which has to spend thousands if not millions to get rid of this walking piece of (think Mr. Hanky, South Park). Idiot students, majoring in the joke wing of Arts & Sciences that love Churchill because he taught like three times a semester, had one easy test and most got A's, bring in confirmed and unrepentant terrorist, costing school more money.

All to save a guy who walked around campus like he was Fonzie at Jefferson High School in Milwaukee. BMOC. In this case, Big Moron On Campus.
February 26, 2009

3:47 p.m.

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BHS1976 writes:

Freedom of speech is not the same thing as the right to be heard (which is not a right). The students desiring to use public facilities could always avoid the minimal cost and hold it in someone's house or an open air park. Shakespeare was right about lawyers. Wonder if the lawyer is doing this for free or just for the free publicity.
February 26, 2009

3:51 p.m.

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Jack_Ryan writes:

Careful Gunny, Sounds like Marshdale's another Joe Biden hiding behind his daddy's accomplishments...

Where in this post did Gunny disrespect any veteran? Neither Churchill or Ayers served in any military...

Ooh Rah Gunny...
February 26, 2009

3:54 p.m.

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the_ripper writes:

Where can I find Gunny's show? Radio?
Marshdale made me intrigued.
February 26, 2009

4:05 p.m.

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USACITIZEN writes:

the ripper

You can find the Gunny Bob show at 850 KOA AM radio. The show starts at 7:00pm.
February 26, 2009

4:06 p.m.

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farsidefan writes:

The fee is to ensure the safety of those present. No problem with that. I wonder if they charge the athletic department for security during athletic contests.
This can't be more emotion packed than a CU-Neb game :)
I'm surprised we don't find Pam Mackey up there with Lane.
February 26, 2009

4:08 p.m.

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CaptainObvious writes:

The "$3,000 charge is toward the lower end of what the school charges."

If they don't want to pay this fee, then give them the highest end of what the school charges! What a bunch of elitist blowhards!
February 26, 2009

4:09 p.m.

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Brain writes:

the_ripper; KOA 850 am; I think at 7pm or maybe later?
Marshdale's dad can't speak for himself?

If it is true that all speakers pay for security than they should too and probably should be paying on the high end too. I'm can't believe Lane would handle this too!
February 26, 2009

4:10 p.m.

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GunnyBob writes:

People like Marshdale come with the territory. In this business, either you get used to the hate or you shove off for a different clime. I've been in the media since the 1980s and have adapted to the Marshdales of the world. They actually add to my program's popularity. I hope Marshdale has a better day tomorrow and one day figures out why our founding fathers created the 1st Amendment.
February 26, 2009

4:11 p.m.

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Darwin writes:

Right on Jack_Ryan. Gunny served to allow himself, not just others, the freedom and right to voice an opinion. Like you, I saw no disrespect to veterans in him comments. Though I served in the Army during Viet Nam, I hold Marines in high esteem as well as all branches of the Military. Thanks Gunny and all who served/serving in the Armed Services for our country.
February 26, 2009

4:11 p.m.

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steveo writes:

Well I guess it looks like I'm going hunting in Boulder in one week. Let's see two $1 bullets.. Check.
February 26, 2009

4:26 p.m.

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UNV_ME writes:

Fees aside... These two individuals probably know more about politics than every CU instructor combined. They not only teach it... they lived it. Any student would be lucky to hear them speak.
February 26, 2009

4:30 p.m.

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Elwood writes:

Steveo, Only 2? Which one are you going to spare TerroristAyers, Churchdung or Lame?
February 26, 2009

4:35 p.m.

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Skilled writes:

They should have printed the picture of Ayers from a couple of years ago standing on an American flag. It shows what he stands for.
February 26, 2009

5:09 p.m.

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drkenne writes:

“steveo writes:

Well I guess it looks like I'm going hunting in Boulder in one week. Let's see two $1 bullets. Check.”

Posts like that are disturbing, even if meant to be tounge in cheek. After all, how many school shootings occured because the people who knew the shooter thought they were only kidding or didn’t believe them.

Threatening to harm to those who opinions you don't agree with. Isn't that espousing a form of terrorism?
February 26, 2009

5:13 p.m.

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GunnyBob writes:

Dang. I didn't even call for fire support and look at all I got.

Semper Fi.
February 26, 2009

7:58 p.m.

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portal_pyramids writes:

steve o- You are either really stupid or crazy in either case threatening to shoot someone is very serious and therefore I have contacted DPD and gave them a heads up on your comment. I truly hope you are just stupid and not crazy. You sir are a terrorist.
February 26, 2009

9:32 p.m.

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PaleoConservative writes:

UNV_ME writes:

"Any student would be lucky to hear them speak."

In the same sense that they would be lucky to hear Timothy McVeigh or Benedict Arnold speak.
February 26, 2009

10:21 p.m.

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LS writes:

Those has-beens can put up or shut up.

drkenne: Threatening to harm to those who opinions you don't agree with. Isn't that espousing a form of terrorism?

To use yours and pyramid's logic, the country is full of terrorists after reading all of the hateful spew over the last election.
February 27, 2009

12:48 a.m.

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DragonInTheSky writes:

HisPrinceMichael ..Alright, that's it. You are officially a religion obsessed nut job. Go away already!
February 27, 2009

8:37 a.m.

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WhadUsay writes:

I think "shut up and go home" is appropriate in this instance.
A fee is not a restraint on free speech - it's a fee to cover costs associated with a gathering. Get over yourself and your selfish no-good attitude.
February 27, 2009

9:10 a.m.

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David_R writes:

farsidefan writes: "The fee is to ensure the safety of those present. No problem with that. I wonder if they charge the athletic department for security during athletic contests."

The athletic department generates (primarily through football) revenue to provide security at all athletic functions, including those which don't draw much fan paid (or even free in some instances) attendance. They also pay for security at many quasi athletic functions like pep rallies, etc.

Virtually all assembly type functions, including in this definition, athletic events, which draw spectators from diverse demographics need security. Nowadays emotions can run high even at poetry readings, and whack jobs run in abundance in our society. Protection for audiences are a necessity.

Someone has to pay for the security and it should rightfully be the parties or entities responsible for creating and supporting the event.
February 27, 2009

10:36 a.m.

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ABradshaw writes:

The right of free speech is a freedom of action. This right does not give an individual or a group the right to demand a venue for their speech, just as the right to bear arms does not give anyone the right to demand a free gun from their local sporting goods store, nor does the right to life give people the right to demand life saving medical services from a hospital or physician.

Grow up people...
February 27, 2009

7:09 p.m.

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The_Punnisher writes:

A mix of CuNi at CU would be poetic justice for these three....

It would be far more effective than the Fe I was subjected to.
February 28, 2009

3:55 a.m.

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toddmccalla writes:

That guy is a weasel.

Todd
Creative Director
http://www.vailco.com/
February 28, 2009

3:09 p.m.

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280Pagoda writes:

How appropriate that, what appears to be the last story posted by the Rocky Mountain News, is one that reflects on freedom of speech.

Churchill was nothing like his namesake, a forgettable plagiarist who when he came up with his own comments could only slander the dead. But where better to learn about freedom of speech than at a University?

Once upon a time Universities were thought it was appropriate to speak offensive, alien ideas - where students could hear a wide diversity of opinions and learn tolerance, or to think for themselves.

How quaint that a democracy would only be safe when people learned to hear all sides and think for themselves. Kind of like the same reason we have freedom of the press - isn't it?

But to read these blogs - one says RMN is gone for being too liberal - the next because they supported Bush for two elections. And then anything but tolerance for ideas are the focus of the adjectives that flow.

And so it goes.

Down to the end, right in the middle of it, covering what is Colorado, and offering other voices a chance to be heard.

Well Done Rocky. You again have made me proud to share a home with you.

But now the time has come to say goodbye - to all our family.

R-o-c - (we won't see you tomorrow) -

k-y (why? Because newspapers just aren't any more)

N - E - W - S

Goodnight. Good luck. Good Bye. May we find a new lighthouse to ever keep us off the rocks.

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Attorney holds off action over CU fee

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Published February 26, 2009 at 1:40 p.m.Updated February 27, 2009 at 1:03 a.m.

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