David Boren, OU president:
A reading of some media reports and comments from individuals made at the time of the bombing of the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City is enlightening. Some quickly rushed to the conclusion that the bomber must have been a Middle Eastern terrorist. There were video shots of international students on Oklahoma campuses shown on news broadcasts as this speculation was reported. As we all now know, the person responsible was not someone from the Middle East but was Timothy McVeigh and at least one other American who assisted him. We can only hope that all of us, including some media outlets, would have learned from that recent rush to incorrect conclusions.
Just thought I'd let you know....lol
I do believe Boren has 'ostrich syndrome'.
Has he read ANYTHING relating to the Murrah Building bombing? Middle Eastern types were reported as involved because it was true.
Thanks for the *ping*. This is important. More people need to be informed about this.
Thanks for the ping!
"Rush" to judgement?
That's rich... ironic, bitterly so... didn't "Rush" and "hate radio" get smeared for the original OKC bombing?
Maybe this overeducated fool should read these:
Among the core beliefs which define us as Americans and which define us as members of the OU family from all backgrounds is a respect for others.
My auto-translator responded with this translation...
"It is probable that there is some connection to Middle-Easterners and terorism, as well as the OKC Bombing before, as well as the Mosque in Norman, but it would be impolite to even LOOK into the possibilities! Just go about your business sheeple, and ignore the Terrorists in our midst, even though New York City is on alert for the EXACT SAME thing happening there!"