Posted on 10/14/2002 8:45:37 PM PDT by Truth'sBabyGirl
"Without engaging in a point-by-point debate with the conservative group, we will say emphatically that there were numerous and substantive factual errors in the group's account of the meeting. Finally, we would like to emphasize that Bucknell's commitment to free speech is unswerving; but we also believe unswervingly in civility, a sense of justice, and respect for other individuals and cultures. "
It's funny how the less morality a liberal has behind his argument, the more he will openly display it with loud fanfare. I suppose they figure if they just make their lies big enough they will get away with it...they always have, after all.
Without engaging in a point-by-point debate= Let’s ignore the facts of what happened and make some stuff up. C’mon, we’ll have a blast playing “Bash The White Oppressor”.
With all this "unswerving" support happening, let's have a rational look at it:
free speech=human right, American value, essence of academic discourse;
civility=a nice convention, but highly subjective and ALWAYS trumped by freedom of speech;
sense of justice= code word for socialist thought reform;
respect etc=utter nonsense. Respect freely given to all is the same as universal contempt; if respect is not selective and earned, it is worse than worthless.
Just once, I would like to hear a college bureaucrat understand the difference between a right and a privilege, and which takes precedence when they are in conflict. Just once, I would give a lot to hear them tell aggrieved minority members to sack it up and stop whining; my only consolation is that in the real world these saps will have to grow up or be crushed.
Good luck, and I admire your restraint.
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As an addendum to this ping, I would just like to add that, as a former contributing writer to the conservative monthly at my alma mater, and as a person who has personally experienced being called a racist for challenging political correctness and the left wing thought police, I support with the fire of my being the efforts of the staff of The Counterweight and the BUCC at Bucknell. Whatever you do, do not apologize for demanding your right to free speech!
This kills me. They call a forum but neglect to invite members of the publication in question. Lewisburg is my home town, most of my family still lives there. I'd love more details about the two articles - can you direct me to a more specific link from the website or describe them here? Thanks. I see from the link that one of your people is going on O'Reilly - does he know when yet? Ping me to let me know if you could!
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