Just got kicked out of msnbc for having a Romney sign. Cuz I'm black and conservative.
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OccupyDNC (@kiradavis422) September 05, 2012“Just a blogger” and #BlackConservativeForRomney Kira Davis and the Franklin Center’s Tabitha Hale were booted from MSNBC’s setup at the Democratic National Convention today over objections to their pro-Romney signs.
Me n the sign that got me kicked out of msnbc set-up at #dnc2012 #BlackConservativesForRomney http://t.co/WoEba8mM—
OccupyDNC (@kiradavis422) September 05, 2012
Hale says security cited their use of cameras as the reason for their ejection, despite the presence of cameras everywhere.
Getting thrown out of msnbc. Said its because of my camera. Saw 5 other people with cameras. Told @kiradavis422 and her Romney sign to leave—
Tabitha Hale (@TabithaHale) September 05, 2012
@TabithaHale asked if we could stay if we threw sign away. Guard said no cuz she had camera.—
OccupyDNC (@kiradavis422) September 05, 2012
We pointed to everyone else in crowd with cameras. It's msnbc outdoor stage!!! He said no. @TabithaHale—
OccupyDNC (@kiradavis422) September 05, 2012
So this is the photo that I snapped right before msnbc evicted us. @kiradavis422 lockerz.com/s/241689262—
Tabitha Hale (@TabithaHale) September 05, 2012
A local Fox News crew came to their aid.
RT @TabithaHale: So… @kiradavis422 and I are being escorted back to MSNBC by Fox Charlotte and a TV camera.—
Tabitha Hale (@TabithaHale) September 05, 2012
Just went back in with Fox crew. Security let us thru. After conversation he said it WAS about the sign.—
OccupyDNC (@kiradavis422) September 05, 2012
Tried to make us leave MSNBC again. Property management came down and apologized.—
Tabitha Hale (@TabithaHale) September 05, 2012
Any comment from Chris Matthews, tireless champion of women and minorities? Is this what your network means by playing hardball?
@hardball_chris what do u have to say about your network kicking me out of public forum b/c I'm black & conservative?—
OccupyDNC (@kiradavis422) September 05, 2012