Protesters escorted out with little disruption as Abbott speaks at University of North Texas

[TexasTowelie]

One student stood, turning his back in protest, when Gov. Greg Abbott began speaking at the University of North Texas graduation Saturday night.
Photo: Anna Tinsley/Fort Worth Star-Telegram

One student stood and turned his back in protest Saturday night as Gov. Greg Abbott began speaking to the 2015 graduating class at the University of North Texas.

He was watching as police escorted about a dozen protesters in the audience out of the UNT Coliseum. Graduates filled less than half the seats set out on the arena floor.

“We are here protesting Gov. Abbott on our campus,” Christy Medrano, a senior from Corsicana, said after being led outside. “We believe his policies are harmful to the student body here.”

Despite the protest, Abbott continued his congratulatory speech without pause, promising students that they can overcome any challenge they face in life.

Read more here: http://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/education/article21209463.html#storylink=cpy

[kacekwl]

1. Good for them

the need to speak up for your believes even with silence.