"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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Good for Nebraska!!
It sounds like the news about the Obama/Ayers connecting is getting out some how..... keep it up folks....
Wonder if 2 star Jackman [ret.] was one of those alumni raising hell over this terrorist speaking at UofN?