Students reject honor to WWII hero (Political Corruption)

WorldNetDaily.com ^ | February 14, 2006

[Exton1]

Students reject honor to WWII hero Member of Marines not 'sort of person UW wanted to produce' Posted: February 14, 2006 1:00 a.m. Eastern

© 2006 WorldNetDaily.com

Lt. Col. Gregory "Pappy" Boyington during World War II (Photo: National Archives) The University of Washington's student senate rejected a memorial for alumnus Gregory "Pappy" Boyington of "Black Sheep Squadron" fame amid concerns a military hero who shot down enemy planes was not the right kind of person to represent the school.

Student senator Jill Edwards, according to minutes of the student government's meeting last week, said she "didn't believe a member of the Marine Corps was an example of the sort of person UW wanted to produce."

Ashley Miller, another senator, argued "many monuments at UW already commemorate rich white men."

Senate member Karl Smith amended the resolution to eliminate a clause that said Boyington "was credited with destroying 26 enemy aircraft, tying the record for most aircraft destroyed by a pilot in American Uniform," for which he was awarded the Navy Cross.

Smith, according to the minutes, said "the resolution should commend Colonel Boyington's service, not his killing of others."

The senate's decision was reported first by Seattle radio talk-host Kirby Wilbur of KVI, whose listeners were "absolutely incensed," according to producer Matt Haver.

Brent Ludeman, president of the university's College Republicans, told WND in an e-mail the decision "reflects poorly on the university."

"Pappy Boyington went beyond the call of duty to serve and protect this country – he simply deserves better," Ludeman said. "Just last year, the university erected a memorial to diversity. Why can't we do the same for Pappy Boyington and others who have defended our country?"

The resolution points out Boyington, a student at the UW from 1930-34, served as a combat pilot in the 1st Squadron, American Volunteer Group – the "Flying Tigers of China" – and later as a Marine Corps combat pilot in charge of Marine Fighting Squadron 214, "The Black Sheep Squadron."

Along with the Navy Cross, Boyington was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Franklin D. Roosevelt for his heroism. He was shot down and spent 20 months in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp.

The resolution says, "Be it resolved … [t]hat we consider Col. Gregory Boyington, United States Marine Corps, to be a prime example of the excellence that this university represents and strives to impart upon its students, and, That we desire for a memorial for Col. Boyington be commenced by the University of Washington by 11 January 2008, the twentieth anniversary of his death, which will be publicly displayed, so that all who come here in future years will know that the University of Washington produced one of this country's bravest men, and that we as a community hold this fact in the highest esteem."

Commenting on the decision, a blogger who says he met Boyington on numerous occasions at a museum and air show over the years noted the famous flyer "was no rich boy," having grown up in a struggling family in which he was forced to work hard to make it through school. The blogger, who hosts the website Paradosis, also pointed out Boyington was part Sioux.

Boyington was open about his marital problems and alcohol abuse, saying notably, "Just name a hero and I'll prove he's a bum."

The blogger wondered, "have our Washington youth revised history so much as this? To compare Boyington – or for that matter any of our WW2 vets – to murderers? What are these kids being taught today? They don't deserve those 20 months Pappy spent being tortured and beaten in a Japanese prison camp ... they don't deserve any of what our grandfathers and grandmothers sacrificed to free Europe and the Pacific."

Boyington wrote a book in 1958 that reached the best-seller list, "Baa Baa, Black Sheep." In 1976, he sold rights to Universal, which aired a TV series for two seasons of the same name.

Boyington, who died Jan. 11, 1988, is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

[patriciaruth]

Actually the harrasser really did drink too much and puked.

Thanks for clarifying that it is another sink hole of insanity that is behind this.

[patriciaruth]

Where is UW located?

Will the coming tsunami take it out?

[Billthedrill]

A memorial to the "Lincoln Brigade" and not to Pappy Boyington tells us a good deal about the priorities (and unfortunately the scholarship) of the UW student senate. The name "Lincoln Brigade" is a misnomer, BTW - the correct nomenclature was Fifth International Brigade. Lots of romance there but I'm afraid the truth is that the communism they defended wasn't one bit of an improvement over the fascism they derided. They lost in any case.

Edwards and Miller are unapologetically ignorant young women. They will either learn better or they will die ignorant and frankly I'm past the point of caring, but I know which way I'd bet.

[The Duke]

Student senator Jill Edwards, according to minutes of the student government's meeting last week, said she "didn't believe a member of the Marine Corps was an example of the sort of person UW wanted to produce."

Actually, perhaps this student has a point. Maybe Pappy wouldn't care to be associated with an institution that would even question honoring the nation's war heros(?)

[CheyennePress]

This is the exact mentality college professors foster. They encourage these brats to think they're somehow superior to others because they went to a prestigious school. I saw it happen before my very eyes, and at the time, it bothered me, simply because it wasn't modest.

Now that I see it from a much broader scope, I realize that I should have lit into this mentality when I had the chance. College kids these days are being encouraged to think that soldiers are inferior because they engage in "manual labor" and because their work isn't academic (or so some of these twits would think).

Nothing quite like a bunch of punk college kids that think that their school's name is going to buy their way through life. Sorry kiddos, that only works for law school.

[beaversmom]

Student senator Jill Edwards, according to minutes of the student government's meeting last week, said she "didn't believe a member of the Marine Corps was an example of the sort of person UW wanted to produce."

Ashley Miller, another senator, argued "many monuments at UW already commemorate rich white men."

This is the kind of crap we are churning out of the universities. Stupid, stupid b!tches!

[oyez]

The name "Lincoln Brigade" was designed to attract American and British support. The west was duped into thinking they would be supporting a Democratic cause.

[Roy Tucker]

Well said.

[Count Freeps-a-Lot]

Whoa, I'm familiar with Andrew Everett, sponsor of the proposal. He's a veteran from Afghanistan, and without a doubt one of the smartest people I've met here. I'll have buy him a beer next time I see him.

[truemiester]

AAAHHHH!!

I saw Ted Kennedys man boobs. YUUCH!

Next time place a post warning people. Man I just about lost my lunch.

Example:' WARNING! The results of living a life of liberal deciet has caused Ted Kennedy to think he looks sexy without shirt. The example of the bloated democratic party will be displayed in 2 frames dowm.'

Just a joke.

[CheyennePress]

Good work, troopers! Apparently Ms. Edwards has been Freeped. And she doth seem a little upset over what are actually mild comments compared to those posted here:

http://students.washington.edu/croquet/senate_reports/?date=2006-02-07

Senate this week was interesting. I talked more than I ever have before and realized exactly why I never talk. I apparently upset a lot of people when I opposed a memorial for a Colonel from WWII who had recieved a Medal of Honor and who was a UW graduate. This was the main discussion and rather than go into it, I think I would rather post some of the charming and sweet letters I have recieved since then.

“. . . most of you aren’t informed at all about that which you discuss. That’s a sad commentary about a university education that is supported by my tax dollars. No doubt you all have been corrected for your erroneous and sometimes outrageous remarks (Jill Edwards, Ashley Williams). It is one thing to stand up for your political beliefs. It’s entirely another to totally misrepresent the truth for political reasons.”

“ Against overwhelming odds, [Boyington] helped the overall cause of stopping what had been started on Dec. 7th, 1941 when the United States was attacked by the Empire of Japan. Or had you forgotten? Or did you ever even know? You should be honored that such a person is an alumnus of your school. Most schools can’t claim such an honorable person. I’m just sorry that your school has to claim you.”

“If it were not for a lot of people like Greg Boyington, you’d probably be attending classes in German or Japanese…………. Kinda sad—-—but such is life in the Socialist Soviet of Seattle, ‘ay?”

So there you have it. Thanks, I am thouroughly regretting opeining my mouth. No quote of the week this week, I think the above suffice.

[Billthedrill]

Yes - as I recall there was a George Washington Battalion, an Abraham Lincoln Battalion, and a (snicker!) John Brown Battery, but no Lincoln Brigade, not then or ever.

[Carolinamom]

Let us pray that these 2 idiots do not follow Patty Murray into political careers.

[burzum]

Welcome to Free Republic!

I am also a student at UW. After serving for 6 years operating submarines with some patriotic but 'odd' people, UW is quite a change. To see something like this happen to any veteran, not to mention a Medal of Honor winner, is deeply disturbing.

It is my opinion that the ASUW should be disestablished by the administration or the regents like it has been before. I don't believe they represent the average student at UW and have disgraced UW and the state of Washington. Contrary to popular opinion, the liberal fruitcakes at UW are a relatively small fraction of the student population. UW is just too difficult to get admitted for most of the slackers (that doesn't mean that they don't show up on campus to try to recruit for their liberal groups). The majority of students at UW are liberal, but tend to mind their own business. Some of the local community colleges; however, are like loony bins!

[beaversmom]

university commie pukes ping

[kcvl]

Student senator Jill Edwards, according to minutes of the student government's meeting last week, said she "didn't believe a member of the Marine Corps was an example of the sort of person UW wanted to produce."


Jill lives in Moscow, Idaho, with her mother, Linda, who graduated from LGHS in '70 and her father, Dr. Dean Edwards.



University of Washington National Merit Scholarship recipients


MOSCOW (ID) -- Ms. Jill Edwards, Moscow



IS K.G. OUT THERE?: The Sutcliffes—Flo and Charles—are trying to find the teenager, initials K.G., who lives in Monte Sereno and attended the summer program at the University of St. Andrew's in Scotland. This K.G. is a high school student who is quoted on the website about the program, which teaches Scottish culture and history.

The Sutcliffe's teenage granddaughter, Jill Edwards, is interested in attending the program there, and they'd like her to have firsthand information. The Sutcliffes are just back from a trip to Ireland and Scotland themselves, which may have whetted their granddaughter's interest.

If K.G. is listening, would you please give the Sutcliffes a call at 408.395.7475 so they can put Jill in touch with you? Jill lives in Moscow, Idaho, with her mother, Linda, who graduated from LGHS in '70 and her father, Dr. Dean Edwards.

[beaversmom]

And let us pray that people like Andrew Everett do.

[quietolong]

>>> My daughter plans to go to graduate school there next fall. Wonder what other choices she has? <<<

She can try were my daughter goes

Northwestern College
http://nwc.nwc.edu/

[kcvl]

Ashley Miller, another senator, argued "many monuments at UW already commemorate rich white men."

As candidate for Vice President of ASUW, I’m committed to creating a more inclusive, informed, and active campus community. I will work to build an environment in which all students feel welcomed, supported and represented. I hope to accomplish this through a variety of tactics,

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Counter-Inaugural

Ashley Miller and her friend Sally Hamilton met up at the University of Washington's HUB. With less than two weeks to go before George W. Bush is inaugurated again on January 20, the students--members of a new activist group called Rally for Change--wanted to get the word out about their protest plans. The pair showed off the black-and-white "J20" fliers they intended to plaster all over campus.

"We're also going to be putting up a big banner on the side of Kane Hall," says Miller, a junior from Shoreline. "They let you put up big banners on the side of it for a week."

Miller hopes to wrangle as many students as possible to the counter-inaugural protests next week: UW students are planning to wear black armbands on January 20, walk out of class at noon, and rally in Red Square.

"It'll be cool if we have a really big group with a lot of signs," Miller says, "so we can fill a few busses."

[kcvl]

"We want people to bring all of their concerns. There's so, so much, it blows my mind," says UW's Miller.