However, when a group painted over a Gainesville landmark to espouse their view, they took the constitutionally protected speech to a brand new low. Those who must have believed they were acting on behalf of UF students used white paint and large maroon letters to cover a colorful depiction of moles and dwarfs making their homes and digging tunnels. Not Blue Key. Because with an estimated 75 students turning out for the rally, apathy was the result. Granted, having a student body president who was found civilly liable of defaming another student should garner student protest, but to answer it with another swear was a bad idea.
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