felt obligated to give him a platform, just because he asked for it. Can anyone ask for such a platform and be granted it as of right? Or only those people who might sue? Or only controversial people? Has anyone heard a discussion of this? I haven't.

if they were obliged because it is a state school, why weren't all media allowed to attend.

for anyone who wants to appear? Are they offering a hall rental service that's considered a public accomodation? That would be the only reason I can come up with in a situation where they have not been invited, but have demanded to appear.

However, the 1st Amendment doesn't say you can't bill the speaker for providing security to protect against his "guests." In this case, that's about $1,000 a pop.

for a public university (government institution) to deny him the right to speak? First Amendment, and all . . .

"A federal judge granted Spencer's request for an injunction, effectively ordering Auburn to host his speaking event."

"While Mr. Spencer's beliefs and message are controversial, Auburn presented no evidence that Mr. Spencer advocates violence," U.S. District Court Judge W. Keith Watkins said in his ruling, noting that peaceable free speech is protected by the Constitution.

If he isn't advocating violence, then there are no grounds to deny him a platform?

like a town square, where all have the right speak? Do they have to be provided a room? Security?

Spencer invited himself and paid the rental fee. They only charged him 10k for security, which was really stupid.

I hadn't heard that said before. It's a public accommodation, then.

That's Spencer's game. Fighting in court for attention and blaming protesters for the violence he instigates.

I am a dissident intellectual - Richard Spencer

The few scattered Nazis are going to end up having to change their underwear too.

Phillips Center isn't even close to half full and most attendees are shouting "go home Spencer."