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To: BAW

My brother lives and works in Lexington. He just now told me about this. He says US Marshals and Secret Service have already come to visit.

Here’s the link from UK’s website.

http://news.uky.edu/news/display_article.php?artid=4101


45 posted on 10/29/2008 11:33:17 AM PDT by BigBlueJon ("And shepherds we shall be....For Thee, my Lord, for Thee....")
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To: BigBlueJon

President Comments on Campus Incident
Media Contact: Tom Harris, (859) 257-1933

(LEXINGTON, Ky - Oct. 29, 2008) - UK President Lee T. Todd Jr. sent the following message to all faculty, staff and students regarding a campus incident:

Unortunately, this morning an effigy of Senator Barack Obama was discovered hanging in a tree on campus. I am personally offended and deeply embarrassed by this disgusting episode. This is not reasonable political expression; it is just malicious. And it is unacceptable.

On behalf of the University of Kentucky I apologize to Senator Obama and his family. I will personally assure them that this is not who we are as a University or as a state.

As President of the University of Kentucky, I feel outraged and hurt. I am outraged because we work very hard, every day, to build bridges across the divides. Diversity and inclusion are among our most precious core values. Episodes like this serve only to erode our confidence in and respect for one another.

Regardless of your political opinions or the candidates you support, a University such as ours must be a place where spirited discussion can take place, but within the bounds of civility, common sense, and respect for the views and feelings of others. We have insisted - and we will continue to insist - that we as a University and as a state rise above hatred and acts of malice or ignorance. The line separating civil discourse from unacceptable behavior has been crossed, constituting a clear violation of the University’s code of ethics, and possibly constituting criminal acts, which would also violate University regulations. Such acts will not be tolerated. Those found responsible will be subject to the full force of university, state, and federal rules and regulations.

There is an on-going investigation into this incident, which includes federal authorities. If you have any information that would assist in this investigation you have a responsibility to contact the UK Police Department (859-257-1616).


51 posted on 10/29/2008 11:40:21 AM PDT by BigBlueJon ("And shepherds we shall be....For Thee, my Lord, for Thee....")
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To: BigBlueJon
From the College President, "On behalf of the University of Kentucky I apologize to Senator Obama and his family. I will personally assure them that this is not who we are as a University or as a state."

Did the Mayor of West Hollywood apologize to Governor Palin and her family? Nah, I didn't think so.

59 posted on 10/29/2008 11:48:18 AM PDT by BAW (Proud member of the vast right wing conspiracy.)
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