Which is apparently run by people who believe in neither.
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Posted on 02/28/2009 5:15:58 AM PST by marktwain
For CCSU student John Wahlberg, a class presentation on campus violence turned into a confrontation with the campus police due to a complaint by the professor.
On October 3, 2008, Wahlberg and two other classmates prepared to give an oral presentation for a Communication 140 class that was required to discuss a “relevant issue in the media”. Wahlberg and his group chose to discuss school violence due to recent events such as the Virginia Tech shootings that occurred in 2007.
Shortly after his professor, Paula Anderson, filed a complaint with the CCSU Police against her student. During the presentation Wahlberg made the point that if students were permitted to conceal carry guns on campus, the violence could have been stopped earlier in many of these cases. He also touched on the controversial idea of free gun zones on college campuses.
That night at work, Wahlberg received a message stating that the campus police “requested his presence”. Upon entering the police station, the officers began to list off firearms that were registered under his name, and questioned him about where he kept them.
They told Wahlberg that they had received a complaint from his professor that his presentation was making students feel “scared and uncomfortable”.
“I was a bit nervous when I walked into the police station,” Wahlberg said, “but I felt a general sense of disbelief once the officer actually began to list the firearms registered in my name. I was never worried however, because as a law-abiding gun owner, I have a thorough understanding of state gun laws as well as unwavering safety practices.”
Professor Anderson refused to comment directly on the situation and deferred further comment.
“It is also my responsibility as a teacher to protect the well being of our students, and the campus community at all times,” she wrote in a statement submitted to The Recorder. “As such, when deemed necessary because of any perceived risks, I seek guidance and consultation from the Chair of my Department, the Dean and any relevant University officials.”
Wahlberg believes that her complaint was filed without good reason.
“I don’t think that Professor Anderson was justified in calling the CCSU police over a clearly nonthreatening matter. Although the topic of discussion may have made a few individuals uncomfortable, there was no need to label me as a threat,” Wahlberg said in response. “The actions of Professor Anderson made me so uncomfortable, that I didn’t attend several classes. The only appropriate action taken by the Professor was to excuse my absences.”
The university police were unavailable for comment.
“If you can’t talk about the Second Amendment, what happened to the First Amendment?” asked Sara Adler, president of the Riflery and Marksmanship club on campus. “After all, a university campus is a place for the free and open exchange of ideas.”
No, we're not. Some of us are designing electric lines, listening to Rush, and replying to posts on FR. The Vietnam War was stupid, or more likely a Democrat Party (ie:socialist) plot to kill off the best of the boomers.
Actually, it is about how they feeeeeel. How you feel is not relevant...Unless, of course, if how you feel makes them feel bad. Then, how you feel is a problem...
Sara’s right...thatr’s a place for it. The abuse by the libs doesn’t change the reality of what it is for.
Sure, as long as the ideas exchanged "freely" and "openly" are in line with the establishment. What a crock. No wonder graduates come out without a clue as to their rights.
...I’m fervently against concealed firearms and weapons. The rig I have shows holsters, left, right, front, back, both armpits, and my backpack filled with reloads...
...Jest like an old commercial used to say, don’t leave home without it...
Name: Anderson, Paula
hone Number: 8322690
ob Title: Lecturer
Department: Communication
Location: R C Vance Acad Ctr 317
Email: andersonpau@ccsu.edu
Name: Anderson, Paula
Phone Number: 8322690
Job Title: Lecturer
Department: Communication
Location: R C Vance Acad Ctr 317
Email: andersonpau@ccsu.edu
Texas colleges are no better.
The even more correct answer is “no, I am not coming to the police station, but you are welcome to make an appointment to come interview me at my lawyer’s officer.”
““It is also my responsibility as a teacher to protect the well being of our students,”
Either she has a “god” complex or she is a control freak. My guess is that it is both.
>>The even more correct answer is “no, I am not coming to the police station, but you are welcome to make an appointment to come interview me at my lawyer’s officer.”<<
I think I’d even avoid the N word - “no.”
Something like... “Well of course I want to cooperate with the police but I’d prefer to be interviewed at my lawyer’s office.”
but your basic approach is absolutely correct.
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