I support free speech.

Ceasing or censoring university productions because they "neglect community standards" is still, in theory, a violation of freedom of speech.

According to a Collegian article, Jeff Budney, chairman of the Penn State Young Americans for Freedom, wrote a letter to Tim Reeves, Gov. Tom Ridge's spokesperson, expressing his animosity toward Penn State's funding for events such as "Cuntfest."

Reeves believes Budney is a victim "crying for help" because he was exposed to "classless acts of debauchery."

If this was so odious and morally offensive to some, why was it funded by Penn State? The reason: We must be "viewpoint neutral."

This event raised awareness about violence against women, which, in my opinion, is the worst "classless act of debauchery."

Funded productions should not have to comply with standards set by a select few with a specific agenda, nor should they be put through a religious or moral filter before they are approved.

What we must realize is we can exhaust every option to shut down, shut up and shut off any person or group who screams words we don't agree with.

As long as they are not shouting hate in our faces, they have the right to do so.

That is the very basis of the First Amendment. To those of you who may find productions such as this objectionable, besides speech, you have even another great freedom and that is choice. You have the freedom to choose to attend such events. Choose not to go.