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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Villanova takes a lot of catholic school kids, so it has a more religious/conservative student body. Some go for the basketball games, but they’re not always easy to get into. [/quote]

Catholics aren’t necessarily conservative. There’s a whole liberal, progressive wing.[/quote]

That’s true, but some are comfortable enough at Villanova to hang “Don’t Tread on Me” flags in their dorm windows. [/quote]

What in the world are you talking about? This is just bashing a school based on nothing verifiable.[/quote]

I’m just telling you what I saw on the tour. Not sure what verification you need. You can go visit yourself. [/quote]

Your comment was plural. How many such flags did you see? Since you were on tour, did you ask about them? Why were they there. Are they an indication of free speech that runs the entire spectrum on campus with this being an isolated case or does it reflect part of the culture at the campus? Is the flag flown symbol of the tea party or of libertarians in general or as a parody or . . .?

Not the PP, but I can’t imagine I would have asked about this on a tour. First of all how would the tour guide have known the answers to those questions? Also, “Don’t Tread on Me” is a fairly common expression of a political preference or way of thinking. People are allowed to draw whatever conclusions they like from the signs and expressions they see on a campus tour. I am not sure why that comment set you off so. FWIW my DS graduated from Villanova a couple of years ago and he’s Catholic, but a pretty progressive Democrat. Of course there are conservatives there as you would find at any Catholic school, but he did not find it to be overwhelmingly so. Its a fun school with a lot of school spirit and a range of students some of whom work very hard and some of whom work less hard, like a lot of schools. Most of his friends had good outcomes post-Grad and the alumni network is strong. He really liked it. Of course, Lehigh has a pretty strong alum network as well.

Come on. You weren’t just telling us what you saw. You’re not a reporter. Your comment started “But . . .” You we’re making a comment. So explain. Did you seriously see this on a tour and not ask about it???[/quote][/quote]

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