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To: The Philosopher who wrote (5153)	3/5/2003 4:58:25 PM
From: Lane3	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 7720

They don't have to actually provoke disturbances, just be likely to. Whether security acted responsibly or not, it's a sad commentary on our society that the message on their shirts could be deemed likely to provoke a disturbance. If there were a disturbance, the parties that should be ejected or prosecuted are those who attacked the t-shirt wearers. I think it's just horrible for a security force to assume that such a message was inherently provocative. Shame on them and shame on those who would be provoked. And few people waste time and money publicly making political statements that they know aren't going to provoke at least somebody. Otherwise, what's the point? Simple curiosity. I'm always curious about public opinion. I read polls voraciously. I'm half tempted to get myself a t-shirt like that, go to the mall, go about my shopping without any fanfare, and see if anyone takes notice. I was posting just yesterday, I think it was, about soccer moms and Friedman and the war. We were talking about how many of us wanted a war. That might be a good way to get a sense of public opinion.