Posted on 10/17/2008 7:15:36 PM PDT by Mean Daddy
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln rescinded its speaking invitation tonight for 1960s radical-turned-educator William Ayers.
University officials cited "safety reasons" for canceling Ayers' Nov. 15 appearance.
Spokeswoman Kelly Bartling declined to elaborate on what safety concerns would keep Ayers from addressing a College of Education and Human Sciences event.
Earlier today, Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman strongly condemned the invitation and called on the NU Board of Regents and President J.B. Milliken to block it.
"An Omaha charitable foundation had announced it was pulling all of its contributions to the university. Several other donors also have indicated to university fundraisers that there could be a financial cost if Ayers speaks.
And Nebraskans by the hundreds continued to register their opposition with university administrators and others, lighting up phone lines and filling e-mail boxes.
Heineman said Ayers' invitation was "an embarrassment" to the state and that it goes beyond the bounds of the university's mission.
"Our citizens are clearly outraged and want action," Heineman said in an interview. "This is their university. This isn't even a close call. The university should immediately rescind the invitation."
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I believe it was more “concern for the safety of” this public university’s budget, what with the governor questioning the invitation to this unrepetant terrorist and I’m certain many in the Neb. legislature wondering why state funds (and facilities) should be made available to provide a forum for such a hateful creature. Nothing like cutting off the state money spigot to get the attention of academics; if they don’t get taxpayer funds, they might have to go and work for a living.
Well, I’m against vigilante violence. Really. But this fake Indian (whoops, wrong radical) still owes America big-time.
Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman was just on Greta’s program on FOX. Always good to see Ayers exposed
Good for Nebraska! I’m very proud of the citizens who spoke out!
It is a safety concern. Ayers coulda gone postal and bombed the place.
.. or vice versa
Good for Nebraska!!
Personally, I think he should have been allowed to speak provided it was before the election. Some times you have to let a skunk show his stripes.
Great news!! As a Husker Alum I sent an email yesterday on this to the Alumni Association.
The reply sounded nervous, almost as though I would rescind my membership: “Thank you for your comments. While I remain hopeful that our alumni will not let their opinion of one speaker erase their allegiance to a fine university with almost 140 years of accomplishments, I do understand your viewpoint. The Alumni Association will make sure the Chancellor¹s Office and the College of Education and Human Sciences are aware of your concerns.”
My hope is that Ayer’s gravy train will be derailed.
Chickens coming home by chance?
I hope America's voters see that gleeful blurring in Obama’s ideology; before we are forced to life under it.
“Well, I’m against vigilante violence. “
This only happenes when there is no justice with in the system.
It sounds like the news about the Obama/Ayers connecting is getting out some how..... keep it up folks....
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