The Price of Liberty….

...seems to be $10, which was the fine that students at "Liberty" University faced if they skipped flaming wingnut Sen. Ted "Tailgunner Ted" Cruz's announcement for the Rethug nomination earlier today.  As Steve Benen points out in the linked article, the name "Liberty" University is an Orwellian twist, given the tight restrictions placed on students, including films and books that are not allowed to be viewed or read, clothing rules which require the co-eds to look like they stepped out of the 1950s, and no alcohol or tobacco consumption -- but concealed firearms, with a permit, are OK.  Maybe their school motto should borrow from Patrick Henry:  "Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Freedom!"  Or give us a break.

UPDATE:  As the Silver Spring Bureau Chief notes in the comments, Tailgunner's grift began immediately.

UPDATE II:  Looks like not all the students forced to attend were buying what Tailgunner Ted was selling. "Imagine" that.