cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/30989415
Texas lawmakers trying to muzzle campus protests have just passed one of the most ridiculous anti-speech laws in the country. If signed by Gov. Greg Abbott, Senate Bill 2972 would ban speech at night — from study groups to newspaper reporting — at public universities in the state.
Ironically, the bill builds on a previous law passed in 2019 meant to enshrine free speech on Texas campuses. But now, lawmakers want to crack down on college students’ pro-Palestinian protests so badly that they literally passed a prohibition on talking.
What an absolute madness
" The overnight ban on expressive activities is unfathomably broad. Off the top of our heads, here are just a few examples of what such a policy would prohibit on campus between 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.: Meeting with other students to socialize or study, writing an email, working on a research paper, posting on social media, reporting for the student newspaper, wearing a T-shirt with a slogan, dancing, playing music, painting a picture, or praying at a sunrise service. "
I can hear them hurrying with a text that prevents any sort of protest, they came up with this.
So basically sleeping and silently staring at the walls will be the nightlife options at Texas universities.
What is this, BYU?
Every day is ten steps closer to Gilead
It’s even worse, BYU at least has Soaking^TM happening after dark.
Sounds like a good form of protest if done at the right locations and in sufficient numbers.
I don’t know both these activities involve involuntary and fast eye movement. Gotta check if that biological reaction is allowed.