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U of L rescinds professor's contract Patriot online update Patriot staff December 13, 2004 The University of Louisville said in a statement released over the weekend that it has withdrawn the contract of sociology lecturer Dr. John McTighe for at least the spring semester. McTighe was quoted by student columnist Brian Yates as saying "It was the religious zealots who say they were voting on morals. I think we should all buy AK47's and shoot them all! That's what I would suggest, if it were allowed." [Full disclosure: Mr. Yates is the publisher of the Louisville Patriot.] Following Yates' commentary,...

I am providing a link to an article about a sociology professor at the University of Louisville who reportedly said shortly after the election that “It was the religious zealots who say they are voting on morals. I think we should all buy AK47’s and shoot them all! That’s what I would suggest, if it were allowed.” I sent the following e-mail to University administrators shortly after the article was published. Dear Administrator: The Louisville Patriot reported that a U of L sociology professor, Dr. John McTighe, stated to his class: “It was the religious zealots who say they are...