Fight Back Against O'Reilly's Jihad Against Freedom Of Speech

[SoCalifer]

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Last Friday O'Reilly aired a segment in which he brought this story to his viewers' attention. Hamilton College, a small liberal arts college in upstate New York, had contracted with Ward Churchill to speak. Several students - among them Matthew Coppo, who lost his father in the 9/11 attacks on the WTC - mounted an on-campus protest, citing the essay linked above as reason to cancel Prof. Churchill's lecture. The President of the College, Joan Hinde Stewart, refused. In light of the controversy, Churchill waived his usual $3500 speakers' fee. On Friday O'Reilly told his viewers to send letters of protest to the College.
This morning, Hamilton College announced it was canceling the lecture, citing DEATH THREATS against Ms. Stewart. She has been accompanied by bodyguard for several days. I blame Bill O'Reilly and FOX News for this.........



http://www.newshounds.us/2005/02/01/fight_back_freedom_of_speech_under_attack.php#more

[LostInAnomie]

1. I personally would just like to fight O'Reilly.

No holds barred.

[ynksnewyork2]

2. Actually, Hamilton College canceled

Churchill because donors threatened to stop supporting the school. It's all about the money. churchill had to resign from the Ethics committe there. There's a meeting today to see what to do with him. There's a growing number of peole who want him fired or not teaching students. O'Reilly covered it, you're right but there's also a group of 9/11 families going after him and they've alot of power. So much for free speech, huh??

[candle_bright]

3. Churchill has free speech

but he doesn't have the *right* to speak on a private college campus.