Man, all I remember about High School was Art, Gym, playing D&D on Wednesday afternoons, and Bard’s Tale in-between. Read the story of a mensch who gave a damn about something, stood up for it, and defended what he believes in a way I’d be hard-pressed to do at my current age. I wish I’d had the sack and gumption to do something memorable or laudable in my younger days.
Mr. Henderson, my hat’s off to you (exposing my thinning hair). Good on you!
(Thanks to Instapundit for the pointer.)
I, too, think it’s great when people, especially young people, take a stand on something and stick to it. It is admirable and I think this guy has a bright future ahead of him judging from the way he’s handled himself so far. I do, however, find a teensy bit of irony in his contacting the ACLU when he was posting his own posters which basically criticize others’ use of the ACLU services. I hope the ACLU does take his case. And I hope this helps Hnderson comes to be a bit more appreciative of their mission.
Great little story. Sounds like the kid is pretty smart. Of course, the posters he put up are too simplistic to make any sense, but it’s nice to see non-violent protest and differences of opinion, especially within the secondary school system.
Well, seeing that the subject matter of Bryan’s struggle was brought up, I’ll address a few comments.
First, I’m not sure what the ACLU’s mission is, outside of securing the right to be liberal or hold “crazy leftist” positions.
Second, the Protest Warrior signs are no more meaningless than any other bumper sticker/placard that you see passed off as critical analysis. The whole point of Protest Warrior is to establish a framework for sober debate by saying something shocking and/or counterintuitive to a certain mindset. Failing that, they just want to piss people off; aka, stir shit. On both counts, Bryan Henderson succeeded admirably.
“First, I’m not sure what the ACLU’s mission is, outside of securing the right to be liberal or hold “crazy leftist” positions.”
Yes, that’s it exactly. It’s so obvious Bryan is a prime example of a “crazy leftist,” which must be why he sought their assitance.
Actually, he himself mentioned the irony of asking for the ACLU’s assistance when it very frequently stands up for left-leaning causes and clients.
Which was exactly the point of my first comment. Don’t you find it ironic? That’s why I hope he gets their help and actually ACCEPTS it. Although since he makes a point of noting the potential “hypocrisy” of others, then perhaps instead of saying I found a “teensy bit of irony” I should have instead said I find a “teensy bit of hypocrisy.”
I’m not being contrite here; are bumperstickers supposed to spark political debate? I always thought they were preaching to the converted (and sometimes, the perverted). I think the protest warrior signs and bumpersticker anal ogy is apt. I think they are both too simplistic to inform or inspire debate. I don’t think protest warrior signs are any more accurate in depicting a world view than are vanity license plates.
2hot4u
votebush
swtdck
gorewon
assman
outofun (out of u.n., not auto-fun, which can be interpreted in both a car and self-love context).
See what I mean? (cwhtimn)
I wasn’t entirely clear here. And I think the term you mean, o my brother, is “contrary,” not “contrite.” Unless you’ve done something wrong I should know about.
Protest Warrior goes to anti-war protests and carries the subversive signs and placards to challenge the attitudes of the individuals who protest against war. That’s what they do. The sign is meant to draw attention, and from there, they either hope to change minds or piss people off.
Mr. Henderson’s activity was likely meant as a direct response to the left-wing stuff that is forced down his throat daily by left-leaning teachers. Whether or not his intentions jibe completely with Protest Warrior’s usual objectives is up for debate, but not by me.
Other phun bumper stickers include:
Blomi
Luv&Peas
CHOKLIT
and KISSMYASSIT’SAPEACH