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PBSC YAF: Correcting the Lies Being Propagated by Progressives and Exposing Modern Liberalism For the Sham That it is

In my academic experience at Palm Beach State College I have witnessed an overwhelming liberal bias on the part of the faculty and administration. Blatant falsities and misleading generalizations are perpetuated in political science courses when young students are trying to find their place in the political spectrum. An example of this occurred when my instructor explained to my classmates that conservatives are simply “people who are resistant to change and want prayer in schools” while liberals are open to change and work to “provide for the unfortunate and keep a separation between church and state.” This deceptive misrepresentation of conservatism and unwarranted elevation of modern liberalism is rampant and very seldom countered in the classroom setting. I have even experienced this in my seemingly innocuous supervision and management courses. One would think that certain subjects are simply black and white, but it is remarkable how the toxic collectivist, anti-capitalist ideology inevitably seeps into every crevice of higher learning.

In light of the abhorrent liberal bias on my campus, coupled with my perception of a student body cloaked in a detrimental apathy, I felt that it was my duty as a young conservative to correct the lies being propagated by the progressives; and to expose modern liberalism for the sham that it is. I hoped to achieve this by bringing a youth conservative movement to my campus called ‘Young Americans for Freedom.’ This impressive organization which began in the 1960’s at the estate of William F. Buckley, Jr., would serve as my platform to advance the truth on my campus.

YAF has a rich history of fighting big government, supporting our troops, and educating America’s youth. Cynthia Toney of “The Bold Pursuit” succinctly communicates this history in her 2011 profile of Young Americans for Freedom: “[YAF] spearheaded the 1964 Presidential campaign of Barry Goldwater, each one helping to define the other. In the 1970’s, the organization started a number of projects to support Vietnam veterans and their causes and joined forces with the American Conservative Union to form the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). During the Reagan years, Young Americans for Freedom mobilized to support the President’s agenda and defend the administration’s conservative officials and appointees who were targeted by the Left. Never a stranger to international issues, the organization battled Communism and promoted the cause of freedom on college campuses.”

In order to officially form a Young Americans for Freedom chapter at PBSC, at least five members were needed. In an effort to recruit these members, I attempted to set up a small YAF table on campus but the administration denied me my right to free speech. As soon as the liberal faculty noticed the group’s conservative message, we got shut down in the name of “safety.” Not only did they prevent us from tabling to recruit the required members, but they also stated that they would not allow us to simply hand out fliers to our peers on campus. Fox News, The Gateway Pundit, World Net Daily, The Heritage Foundation, and other prominent conservative news outlets picked up the story in an effort to expose this egregious violation. With the intention of protecting the rights of every student on campus, I filed suit against Palm Beach State College with the help of the Alliance Defense Fund and am now in the process of litigation.

In the wake of all the press related to the incident at PBSC, I was contacted by like-minded students and was finally able to meet the five member requirement. Shortly thereafter, I found a conservative faculty advisor (not an easy task on a state college campus) thanks to my involvement in the Republican Executive Committee. Professor Mary Ellen Vitrano, a fellow committee woman on the REC, agreed to help form YAF at PBSC and has been courageously fighting with us ever since.

The PBSC YAF Vice Chairman, U.S. Air Force veteran Mario Martinez, who is studying political science and history at Palm Beach State, has joined me in advancing YAF’s message on our campus. We have arranged talks on the Federal Reserve and Second Amendment rights. There are also plans to invite Representative Allen West who is on the Florida YAF Advisory Board to come speak at the college, which should be a fruitful experience for the students, faculty, and the entire community of Palm Beach County.

It is important to support all local conservative clubs, but this organization in particular has the potential to reach out to the youth of Palm Beach County, who is often told that America is evil and that capitalism is the cause of all of our problems. PBSC YAF is here to tell them the truth:

• America is the most charitable and free country on the planet.
• Capitalism has brought more people out of poverty than any other economic system in history.
• Personable responsibility, self-discipline, and entrepreneurial ingenuity bring about true freedom.

How can you support this up and coming youth conservative movement in your own county?

1.       Tell your friends about PBSC YAF.

2.       Direct all conservative youth to PBSC YAF.

3.       Donate money. It can be costly bringing speakers to campus, printing fliers, making signs, creating demonstrations, and hosting events.

4.       Offer the students connections to prominent local conservatives who might want to come speak on campus.

5.       Have your club form an alliance with PBSC YAF.

• Contact: Christina Beattie, the PBSC YAF Chair at christina.h.beattie@gmail.com.
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