Eric Philips, the Auburn University undergraduate who was forced by the school to remove a campaign sign for Texas Congressman Ron Paul from his dorm room window, says that when it comes to political expression, a double standard exists at his school.
“I just wish I’d been able to express myself,” Philips, the president of Auburn for Ron Paul 2012, told The Daily Caller. “I’d just like to advertise for my organization just like all the other organizations can.”
A new rule at Auburn states that “hanging or displaying items such as flags, banners, decals, or signs out of or obstructing residence hall windows is prohibited,” but Philips said it is rarely, if ever, enforced.
“Everybody’s been putting up banners for years now for their sororities, organizations or even Obama,” he said. “I used to see people put up signs for him a few years ago. There’s seems to have never been any enforcement, to tell you the truth.”
According to Philips, the residence hall director was “very upset” that he had displayed the Ron Paul sign and was “very assertive” in demanding its immediate removal.
Auburn student ordered to take down Ron Paul sign shares his story – thedc.com/utIakh
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