Jensen's words his own (U.S. just as guilty of committing own violent acts)

Houston Chronicle Viewpoints Letter ^ | Sept. 18, 2001, 7:54PM | Larry R. Faulkner, president The University of Texas

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Jensen's words his own

In his Sept. 14 Outlook article "U.S. just as guilty of committing own violent acts, (FreeRepublic article.... U.S. just as guilty of committing own violent acts") Robert Jensen was identified as holding a faculty appointment at the University of Texas at Austin.

Jensen made his remarks entirely in his capacity as a free citizen of the United States, writing and speaking under the protection of the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

No aspect of his remarks is supported, condoned or officially recognized by The University of Texas at Austin. He does not speak in the University's name and may not speak in its name.

Using the same liberty, I convey my personal judgment that Jensen is not only misguided, but has become a fountain of undiluted foolishness on issues of public policy.

Students must learn that there is a good deal of foolish opinion in the popular media and they must become skilled at recognizing and discounting it.

I, too, was disgusted by Jensen's article, but I also must defend his freedom to state his opinion. The First Amendment is the bedrock of American liberty.

Larry R. Faulkner, president The University of Texas
at Austin

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Re: "I, too, was disgusted by Jensen's article, but I also must defend his freedom to state his opinion. The First Amendment is the bedrock of American liberty. "

This is good to hear. Now, I wonder how the good UT Austin President feels about the Second Amendment.

Reference Article Posted on Free Republic at...
U.S. just as guilty of committing own violent acts

[Vigilanteman]

Maybe Mr. Jensen should be transferred to the University of Kabul. I'm sure the good citizens of Texas could provide the one-way fare.

[Texas_Jarhead]

"Using the same liberty, I convey my personal judgment that Jensen is not only misguided, but has become a fountain of undiluted foolishness on issues of public policy."

Like that.

"Students must learn that there is a good deal of foolish opinion in the popular media and they must become skilled at recognizing and discounting it"

Sound advice. Think for yourself.

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[neutrino]

This is all well and good, but the people who need to be contacted about jensen are the Board of Regents. One can look them up (there is a web page) under University Texas Board Regents (in google). Since they are all political appointees, they might be - shall we say - more attuned to the feelings of the public.

[OldFriend]

The days of hateful anti-american rhetoric being spoken to only a few are gone. No one hides from the internet!!!! You will be hearing from real americans.

[Texas_Jarhead]

bttt

[Nuke'm Glowing]

BTTT

[hellinahandcart]

Oh, how did I miss this? My parents are alums. Wonder if they know about this.

Trust me, Jensen is toast. The percentage of alumni who will make any future donation contingent upon Jensen's dismissal is gonna be close to 100%.

[Terry Mross]

A baby's thermometer has a lot of "degrees".

[Texas_Jarhead]

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[jackbill]

President Faulkner should be commended for speaking out so quickly and forthrightly. Very unusual in this day of "diversity", "multiculturalism" and "sensitivity".

Thank you President Faulkner.

[lodwick]

This pud makes me sick to live in the same city!

[harpseal]

I wonder how long Jensen would have lasted if he had used some racial epethet about any protected group. what would have happened to him had he said something about how he does not believe in reparations for slavery?

I am sick to death of scum like this first trying to impose their agenda and their version of shutting off free speech than hiding behind that freedom they sought to take away from others.

Stay well - Stay safe - Stay armed - Yorktown

[AppyPappy]

I, too, was disgusted by Jensen's article, but I also must defend his freedom to state his opinion.

But if had said that Martin Luther King was an adulterer, he would have been fired.

[Kermit]

"Using the same liberty, I convey my personal judgment that Jensen is not only misguided, but has become a fountain of undiluted foolishness on issues of public policy."

Dear Mr Larry Faulkner, President of the University of Texas,

If you believe what you said, why have you hired Prof Jensen to teach students? Don't the taxpayers and parents of UT students deserve better?

[austingirl]

Should fountains of foolishness have jobs teaching at UT?

[hellinahandcart]

I'm telling you, if my parents are any indication of how outraged the donating alumni are going to be, you can bet that Jensen won't be working there anymore by month's end. I am sending the original remarks to them TODAY, just in case my aunt & uncle in Houston (also alumni) haven't already tipped them off.

My parents have kept in touch with all their friends who graduated from the U of Texas, and some of them are stinking rich. There's going to be consequences. Bet on it.

[doug from upland]

A HOLE GETS HIS OWN CAMP GRENADA SONG

[afraidfortherepublic]

Now, I wonder how the good UT Austin President feels about the Second Amendment.

Don't know, but since he lives in TX (right to carry), it's a safe bet that he doesn't speak AGAINST the 2nd Amendment.