Protest Forming Around Ayers' Speech At St. Mary's College, California

PipeLineNews.org LLC ^ | January 16, 2009 | William Mayer

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Protest Forming Around Ayers' Speech At St. Mary's College, California

By WILLIAM MAYER

January 16, 2009 - Moraga, CA - PipeLineNews.org - Calling the event Simple Justice…Not Social Justice, local conservative and traditionalist groups will be joining together in what is looming as a sizable protest against the presence of Weather Underground founder Bill Ayers on the St. Mary's Moraga, California college campus.

Ayers is scheduled to speak at 7:30pm on January 28 at the Soda Center but will be present on the campus throughout the day where he will be given an opportunity to spread his radical message.

We were told by leaders of the Simple Justice…Not Social Justice Coalition that it will, "engage in a day-long educative action/protest on January 28, speaking out against the presence of Bill Ayers on the St. Mary's College campus. We will counter Ayers' hateful ideology. The event will culminate in a march to the Soda Center, where Ayers is scheduled to speak at 7:30pm. At that location we will conduct a vigil with additional speakers."

Ayers, activity as a founder of the Weather Underground included bombing U.S. Capitol, the Pentagon and a New York City police station.

Of particular note, on March 6, 1970 Ayers' then girlfriend Diana Oughton along with two accomplices were killed when the bomb which they were building prematurely detonated. That bomb was designed as an anti-personnel weapon, dynamite covered with pieces of metal and nails and was intended to be used to kill American soldiers at Ft. Dix, New Jersey in an attack against the officers' club.

Given ample opportunity to reject his past radicalism, Ayers remains completely unapologetic and has been variously quoted as saying he wished he had "done more."

It is the position of the Simple Justice…Not Social Justice Coalition that Ayers is being mistakenly represented by St. Mary's as an exponent of "social justice," and that his refusal to apologize for his actions disqualifies him from consideration as anything but an unrepentant domestic terrorist. Event organizers maintain that Ayers' ideology is not only outside the traditions of America but is thoroughly inconsistent with Catholic theology, especially the high degree of value it places on the sanctity of human life.

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[johnqueuepublic]

Let's push this event 10 days to put it together.

[johnqueuepublic]

Response to initial inquiries has been very positive, this could be an important organizing opportunity for you activists out there, especially the Northern California Freepers.

[FlingWingFlyer]

Just think of the big bucks Lenin, Stalin and Che Gueverra could be raking in right now it they were still alive. Mao and Ho Chi Minh would probably be doing good too! This “new direction” Amerika is a good thing if you’re a Commie.

[johnqueuepublic]

Lol yeah, what did Hunter Thompson say, oh I remember, “when the going gets weird, the weird turn pro.”

Prescient as many things ole Mr. Gonzo used to say.

[RushIsMyTeddyBear]

He supports KILLING, period. As long as it is ‘his’ form of justice. Ba$stard.

[autumnraine]

Hey, one positive about this campaign. Now we know where Bill Ayers and his wife are and can protest their way of making money.

[dianed]

I thought Ayers would be busy writing Obama’s new autobiography, “My First Year in the White House”.

[dbz77]

Good.

We need a grassroots movement.

[Hayzo]

I graduated from this college. I have never been so ashamed in my Alma Mater. It used to be a nice sleepy little campus that shied away from the radical views expressed by nearby universities like Cal Berkeley and Stanford.

Alas, all I can say is et tu St. Mary’s? I guess I won’t be giving any more money.

But, the Basketball team is breaking the top 25 for division 1A. GO GAELS! :^)

[WilliamofCarmichael]

Officer Down Memorial Page

Weather Underground murderers

How come some can get away with murder?

Wot?

They're esteemed members of academe and heroes of the MSM employees? Oh.. I see.

And now they got their guy in the White House who can fire the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California, order his DoJ to stop all investigations of murders believed to have been committed by the Weather Underground, and forget the whole thing! Now I really see!

[johnqueuepublic]

Yeah the Gaels are like the 59 team.

Perhaps you should call the school and let them know how you feel.

St. Mary’s President, Brother Ronald Gallagher, F.S.C., Ph.D.
(925) 631-4203
(925) 376-2150

Chairman Board of Trustees, James Quandt
Co-founder, Thomas James Capital Incorporated
31501 Rancho Viejo Road Suite 101
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Phone: 949-481-7026
Phone: 800-692-2595
Fax: 949-481-7465

Secretary to Board of Trustees [second most senior officer], Pete Kelly
Partner, Heidrick & Struggles
Phone: 310 3213220

Office of Alumni Relations
Phone: (800) 800-ALUM
Fax: (925) 631-0764
alumni@stMary’s-ca.edu

Director of Media Relations, Michael McAlpin
(925) 631-4222
mdm5@stMary’s-ca.edu

[johnqueuepublic]

bump for day crew...

[zanne]

john, the above e-mail addresses don't apply. Do you have an updated? My daughter is a graduate of St. Mary's and I want to tell them >>>”NOT ONE DIME NOW or every again” Thanks.

[4Liberty]

‘Peace,Man...’ NOT.

The OK City bombers were treated as they should be - violent terrorists who harmed young and innocent people.

Here, we have a hidden gradual “simmer” on academic campuses & in the media - slowly rehab’ing this Ayer’s bomber to ‘idol’ status & role model.

NO!

[4Liberty]

From the College website: news & events > events Events January 28, 2009 Bill Ayers: Trudging Toward Freedom Bill Ayers, a professor of education at the University of Illinois-Chicago, became a focal point of the 2008 presidential campaign. Described by Republican nominee John McCain as “a washed up terrorist,” Ayers was a prominent figure with Students for a Democratic Society and the Weather Underground in the late 1960s and 1970s. After spending several years living underground as the U.S. government pursued charges against him that it later dropped, Ayers went on to become one of the nation’s leading voices on education reform. He will speak to Saint Mary’s students about his new book, Teaching toward Freedom: Moral Commitment and Ethical Action in the Classroom. Sponsored by Jan Term, the Social Justice Speaker Series and the Disney Forum. When: Wed., Jan. 28 7:30 p.m. Where: Soda Center, Saint Mary's College, 1928 Saint Mary's Rd., Moraga Contact: Director of Scheduling and Promotion Bill Sullivan (925) 631-4322

[repubpub]

Wow, they really play him up as a great guy. What a load of crap. This coming from a catholic college.

[Coleus]

FReepers join PipeLineNews and MoveAmericaForward's protest of William Ayers' appearance at St Mary's College in Moraga, CA, on January 28! Join us if you can! See you there!!

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St. Mary's Press Release

Contact Form

mdm5@stmarys-ca.edu, media@stmarys-ca.edu

St. Mary’s President, Brother Ronald Gallagher, F.S.C., Ph.D.
(925) 631-4203
(925) 376-2150

Chairman Board of Trustees, James Quandt
Co-founder, Thomas James Capital Incorporated
31501 Rancho Viejo Road Suite 101
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Phone: 949-481-7026
Phone: 800-692-2595
Fax: 949-481-7465

Secretary to Board of Trustees [second most senior officer], Pete Kelly
Partner, Heidrick & Struggles
Phone: 310 3213220

Office of Alumni Relations
Phone: (800) 800-ALUM
Fax: (925) 631-0764
alumni@stMarys-ca.edu

Director of Media Relations, Michael McAlpin
(925) 631-4222
mdm5@stMarys-ca.edu