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College Protests Heston Visit

20 September 2000

Associated Press

NORTHFIELD, Minnesota — Charlton came to Carleton, and half of the audience wore black. It wasn't a fashion statement. Much of the thousand-strong crowd at Carleton College was protesting the appearance by Charlton Heston, president of the National Rifle Association. The actor told students Tuesday to ignore political agendas in favor of freedom. "When you call a friend and tell them to vote for freedom first, your words will echo in the spirit of Patrick Henry and... (GunPolicy.org)

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