[HPFGU-OTChatter] Philosophical Questions For Everyone (Would Really Like...

[CollectiveSIAS at aol.com]

In a message dated 10/5/01 10:48:12 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
Alyeskakc at aol.com writes:


> "Anybody who can bomb the Pentagon gets my vote."  

1)How do you feel about his comments?


Gets his vote for what ? ! ? 
How extremely tacky   
We all  know that teachers are not perfect or even almost perfect but in the 
light of the situation they are supposed to be 'teaching'  the students.  I 
dont suppose parents send their children to schools of higher learning so 
they can be taught how to be tacky, insensitive, and rude.  Heck they can be 
taught that at home !!   :)  



2)Do you think expressing his political views during class is an 
Appropriate forum? No not in an instructor  pupil class   In a peer related 
debate class or a study group, or a class where the instructor is just a 
facilitator it may be appropriate


3)If it was a current events class as opposed to acient history would 
you view the remark differently?  
No I think it would have been appropriate to talk about it and even say that 
he thought  the attack was a very powerful move   or whatever he was 'voting 
on'  

4)Do you think any comments a instructor makes in class be considered 
protected speech? Especially if it has nothing to do with the subject 
matter?  Instructors should not be nasty rude or disrespectful

5)Do you think he should be disciplined? If so, to what extent?
If he has a good record and the comment was isolated then an apologize to 
everyone is expected.  As far as anything else well he does have the freedom 
to say what he wants and feel  what he wants. This is America.  We don't lock 
up people for thinking murderers are great  (even if we should)   

Jenna ---being glad I don't have to make any real decisions on this mans life 



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