Wednesday, 15 April 2009
UNC chancellor comes out for freedom of speech
Via Bill Quick, whose take is a bit saltier than mine.
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...unless it should create a “difficult situation.â€
“We’re very sorry that former Congressman Tancredo wasn’t able to speak, [University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill] Chancellor Holden Thorp said in a prepared statement. “We pride ourselves on being a place where all points of view can be expressed and heard, so I’m disappointed that didn't happen tonight. I think our Public Safety officers appropriately handled a difficult situation.â€As story commenter[1] “Locomotive_Breath†remarked,
Police spokesman Randy Young said he couldn't recall student protesters shutting down another campus event. - “Protest Stops Tancredo’s UNC Speechâ€
Identify and expel the students involved. Either than or admit your university is run by mob action.My prediction? No action whatever on #1, deafening silence on #2.
Via Bill Quick, whose take is a bit saltier than mine.
LATER (090417 15:19):
Promises, promises...
-----“On behalf of our University community, I called Mr. Tancredo today to apologize for how he was treated. In addition, our Department of Public Safety is investigating this incident. They will pursue criminal charges if any are warranted. Our Division of Student Affairs is also investigating student involvement in the protest. If that investigation determines sufficient evidence, participating students could face Honor Court proceedings.â€Note the absence of “faculty.â€
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