Activists speak in the Pit during Goode speech

While former U.S. Rep. Virgil Goode gave a speech in the Student Union, several students and activists gathered in the Pit to discuss diversity and freedom of speech. Several members of Students for a Democratic Society attended the protest.

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[pask54]

And CRUNCHY CAT makes my skin crawl!  Is that a male? female? alittle of both? neither?

[kenp3L]

So there were these capitalist pig that had gone away for the weekend. I needed a place to stay, so I made myself at home. I have human needs, you know. Well, when they came home, they found me napping on the couch. We were both surprised, let me tell you! They said, "You're trespassing. You need to leave. What you're doing is illegal." So I said, "Hey man! Dont be such a fascist, racist, homophob. No human is illegal!"

Then I got out my bullhorn.

[AndrewSpriter]

this is a good point

[blackandgoldone]

Interesting...I'm not sure if I'm amused or intrigued by the prospect of such an odd, spontaneous grasp at 15 minutes of collegiate fame. I graduated in 1992 and I have a strong suspicion that a lot has changed in terms of the social and political dynamics of the student body. Regardless, students still seem to have idealism, and that's good; regardless of what I might think about some of the ideas.

[thacerine]

I'm a current student, and I'd never seen or heard those names before this video. Don't be fooled by the way they're presented, these are not some sort of campus celebrities or generally known groups. For all I know they may have made those up on the spot when a DTH interviewer asked.

[blackandgoldone]

I'm an alumnus of UNC Chapel Hill. I enjoy watching these videos. Can someone give

me an objective explanation of what "Crunchy Cat" and the Resistant Ratacats are all about ? I'm LOST.

[sistamme]

chrisrockforce and pask54 hit the nail on the head and I agree fully with their comments. According to the protesters, people against illegal immigration are "nasty and mean". The fact of the matter is illegal immigration is ILLEGAL. I brought my husband over from the U.K. and am proud to say we went through the US immigration process legally. We will never support illegal immigration. These kids are clueless - they don't realize how lucky they have it here. Maybe they should leave the US.

[pete5668]

that bull dyke rappette was absolutely disgusting.

[podycheck]

Hippie losers afraid of facts.

[uncaac86]

Yes, and after all the "liberal teachings" and "brainwashing" at all the "cesspools" in America racism, sexism, and bigotry will still be present in our society so I don' think you have too much to worry about.

-This performance was not representative of the entire University....However, if one has the right to make a speech, one who opposes the viewpoints of that speech has the right to peacefully protest in any way they desire. Its as simple as that.

[uncaac86]

yes, and pask54's statement is neither hateful nor intolerant...