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.
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.