BEING A SMARTA** WON'T GET YOU IN TO SEE THE POTUS

The Tucson Citizen reports today that a 19 year old University of Arizona student was not allowed to enter the Tucson Convention Centre where President Bush addressed a forum as part of his nationwide tour to promote his Social Security policy.

Steven Gerner was one of several UofA Young Democrats who acquired tickets to the event through the local congressman's office, but an event worker confiscated his ticket because his T-shirt was deemed to be "threatening". The white tee had printed on the back "Be A Smart (Democratic Party logo here)" . The staff member returned 20 minutes later and informed Mr. Gerner that his name had been "reported" and he would not be allowed into the event.

Are they sooooooo afraid of differing opinions that they are willing to block admittance to a public forum --- albeit, ticketed --- because of their party affiliation? Sounds like it.