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About Ahmadinejad, I suppose most of you have been attacking on the Irani President, just because he has own view... [MORE] |
Farooq |
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Zionist control of our educational institutions, the media, our banking system, our monetary currency and our government is not about... [MORE] |
Jerry |
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thank you mr bollinger for your comments. [MORE] |
ron mahfouz |
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Dear Mr. Bollinger: I commend your courageous act of exposing the human rights violation of the Islamic Regime in Iran (IRI).... [MORE] |
MJ |
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NOT A FREE SPEECH ISSUE? I am outraged with America.... I am outraged that most of America is ok with... [MORE] |
AMBER |
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The community invites Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to give a view other than what mainstream media lies to the US constantly about... [MORE] |
June |
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For those of you that claim to support Free Speech, where were you when the Minutemen were prevented form speaking... [MORE] |
Danny |
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Mr.Bollinger's opening remarks shows his ill-manners and reminds me of 'Ugly American' feelings around the world. Couldn't he let the... [MORE] |
ProudIranian |
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So now the City Council and other leaders and from city and state agencies are threatening a university for providing... [MORE] |
RL |
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Yes, I was among those opposed to Bollinger's invitation to the despot of Iran. The event changed my mind. Yesterday's... [MORE] |
Robert |
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Hats off to Lee Bollinger, president of Columbia university! Like many others, I was very annoyed that his school was... [MORE] |
BOB WEISE |
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Why do we believe that our constitution does not protect people who are not Americans? Do we really think that... [MORE] |
Branden |
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If I recalled correctly, he is elected in his country 2005 by popular vote. How much do we really know... [MORE] |
A Forgetful Citizen |
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Does anyone at Columbia remember last year Mr. Ahmadinejad purged the universities in Iran of all liberal and progressive professors?... [MORE] |
Chris |
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As usual, those who bleat the loudest about freedom are the most willing to jettison it when politically expedient. Punishing Columbia... [MORE] |
dadanarchist |
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Thank you for pointing out that allowing him his freedom of speech worked out in the favor of those who... [MORE] |
Branden |
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My point is that he is the elected president of Iran. its the right of amaricans to disagree him but... [MORE] |
Mehmood |
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Mr. Mehmood, What's not democratic is for The Iranian President, whose name I refuse to respect or speak to impound &... [MORE] |
Mike Turlej |
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How sad that these politicians equate having a "platform" with being "legitimate". The whole idea is to decide if someone... [MORE] |
Carl |
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It makes me feel so secure about my freedoms when people like David Weprin, James Gennaro, and Rabbi Zev Friedman... [MORE] |
Dave |
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How quickly we forget! -Iran took 50 Americans hostage for 444 days in 1979 -Iran provided financial and military support to the... [MORE] |
Leonidas |
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Listen, take a look at America's track record in supporting despots, Sadam Hussein included. I think it is quite disingenuous... [MORE] |
MikeC |
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There is nothing so laughable as a politician trying to occupy moral high ground, and nothing so dangerous as a... [MORE] |
Charles |
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All this furor over free speech. How quaint. Coatsworth gets excoriated for saying that it would have been proper to... [MORE] |
Andy House |
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Justice, Freedom, Democracy, Rights, Free Speech are not malleable, they are not rules to be bent or broken, they are... [MORE] |
Ian Watson |
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I've seen M. Ahmadinejad type people before. History tells us that some of our ancesters were very generous to the... [MORE] |
Carlos |
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Whether or not we agree with what the President of Iran has to say, what disturbs me more than his... [MORE] |
Stan Anderson |
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The president of the school should see a firm response to his invitation. To have extended it is outrageous, for... [MORE] |
Jackson |
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The very idea that Americans fear what others have to say is enough to make me sick to my stomach.... [MORE] |
Joe |
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Those of you who are upset about Irans president visit should not read or listen to his comments. Who are... [MORE] |
nick |
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Readers, it's scary to see the direction where our country is heading. I have never seen so many people being... [MORE] |
Wstdade |
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Someone should have quoted Mr. Twain to him,,,"tis better to remain silent and thought a fool,than to open your mouth... [MORE] |
john |
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Even countries that are our "friends" hold massive protests and demonstrations when our president comes to visit. A balanced education should... [MORE] |
Tonie |
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A University president gets paid to improve the name of the institution, increase donations and grants and funding, and increase... [MORE] |
Gerry Lokhande |
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Bollinger is clearly compromized by the Israeli Lobby. His behavior failed basic ethical and academic standards. [MORE] |
Ziad Khoury |
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How come no one attacks the media for playing Osama Bin Laden's tapes and providing him with a forum? Sure,... [MORE] |
Craig |
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Bollinger should be fired and Ahmajenicide should be arrested and summarily executed. I hope those who support this publicity stunt... [MORE] |
James M. Baker |
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I am a fervent democrat and an alum of Columbia, and I will never, ever vote for any of these... [MORE] |
my2000 |
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Thanks alot, president Bollinger, for reducing the worth of my Columbia degree by being such a dolt and sacrificing the... [MORE] |
Steve Robeson |
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Effect, more like... I don't think something can impact a noun. [MORE] |
Sean |
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Yes, we have freedom of speech here as guaranteed by our first amendment. With that freedom comes responsiblity not to... [MORE] |
Robert |
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We as a nation will ultimately lose the war on terror as long as these intellectual elitists continue to hold... [MORE] |
Heather |
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Why are you people so hell bent on your impression this man is out to destroy the world? Do you... [MORE] |
MT |
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Why all the hate and anger towards someone who had nothing to do with the war in Iraq or the... [MORE] |
Rowdy |
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Great sentence structure! "How?" A fully developed sentence? Why? Only stupid people make stupid comments like this one. A famous... [MORE] |
Bill |
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I agree with you 100% While I was reading up on this, I was shocked by the behavior distributed from... [MORE] |
cheyenne nicholson |
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It's actions like this taken by Mr. Bollinger that allow the US to have some form of credibility when preaching... [MORE] |
Dan |
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Dan, freedom of speech and civil liberties are enjoyed in many countries of the world. America may have once been... [MORE] |
David mcCaig |
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Since the government is not restricting the right of US citizens to speak their mind about Iran, Ahmadinejad, etc. then... [MORE] |
JeanE |
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Such disgrace should not come to columbia university. I pity the students and teachers who suffer at the hands of... [MORE] |
TEP |
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hey TEP--the administrator should get a job at FOX ??? gimme a break [MORE] |
hugh |
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Time after time the sheep of this Great nation have rejected truth rather buying in to deception, evasion, or out-and-out... [MORE] |
mack |
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Chess was invented in Iran/Persia. The Iranian president appears to be an excellent player. We are his pawns. He is... [MORE] |
karin |
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It's a sad occasion to see all this hate and anger come from the very people who "claim" to have... [MORE] |
AJM |
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These legislators are no better than the mullahs and ayatolahs in Iran with the threats, and censorship of Columbia. Keep up... [MORE] |
PDC |
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It would be interesting to have a reliable accounting firm to review all financial records of those involved in the... [MORE] |
Ted Doke |
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Agreed. Transparency is the only way to understand the intentions behind these kind of decisions. [MORE] |
Lance Browning Pitman |
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... would be to know who´s behind those who are against Columbia, those who are threatening and boycotting, those who... [MORE] |
Stu |
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It used to be not so long ago we, the taxpaying public citzens, would see a criminal with stripes and... [MORE] |
Mom of college age child |
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I would be more interested to know who is supporting who's election campaigns and if they aren't the same people who... [MORE] |
Freeman |
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A living Dichotomy : he starts off, in his first, most vital moments in front of an intelligent audience, with... [MORE] |
Lise D'Aristide |
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The media spins and spins. It's not so much a question of "if" certain things where said by one person... [MORE] |
Lance Browning Pitman |
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That makes complete sense . . . when you only hear what you want to hear and not the totality... [MORE] |
LL in La. |
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Mr. Pittman think that by listening to what the Iranian President says that he is going to unfiltered information? Not... [MORE] |
John Schuh |
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now this statement is from someone with good logic! [MORE] |
Jeff |
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Freedom of speech is not free. It comes with the price of sacrifice. [MORE] |
Marc M |
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i think my position on this is entirely dependent on Mr. Bollinger's questions. I would argue that this is what... [MORE] |
chris |
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as they describe themselves at this university, the academia, and act as if their the elite. perhaps we are smarter... [MORE] |
lea testyn |
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Only the Government is banned from limiting speech...private entities can limit any speech they choose! Columbia is a private institution!... [MORE] |
Jarhead |
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for everyone using the free speech card. I thought that free speech was guaranteed to all americans in one manner... [MORE] |
christian |
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What a bunch of small-minded haters in the state legislature and that idiot Hunter in Congress. Why are they so... [MORE] |
Avvorio |
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If I thought he would really lay things on the line, I'd listen to what he has to say if... [MORE] |
Lori |
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how would u know that you wouldnt believe anything he says. u have been brainwashed by the US media. Why... [MORE] |
Cheyenne Nicholson |
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You didn't hear him, but you know what is his views, what he will tell and you don't believe him. Wow,... [MORE] |
NotAmerican |
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Those who say that we are fools in America are right. Were Hitler killed in the 1930s as he should... [MORE] |
Victor Galindo |
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How many people died in south America? In Asia? In eastern and central Europe??? The non American count is horrendous,... [MORE] |
Ian Watson |
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From your diatribe I'm assuming you are from the United Kingdom or Western Europe. You should thank your lucky stars... [MORE] |
L Guertin |
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We have to allow someone who is obviously against us and our standards into our country because of the UN?... [MORE] |
Beck |
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I concur-You said it very well! [MORE] |
karin |
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Just take a look at this hypocrisy... Adolf Hitler was financed into power by a cabal of European and American... [MORE] |
Ian Watson |
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It's sad to see America dying,(inside an out). Since the 1980's, 911, education lacking population, the destuction of the middle... [MORE] |
James Salvatore |
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Few years ago Columbia had an arabist professer that I understand made life difficult for Jewish students.Columbia with this act... [MORE] |
ric |
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Let him speak. America should not, and I believe does not, fear words spoken by some fanatical leader of sheep.... [MORE] |
shinea |
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Allowing Ahmadinejad an American forum in which to spew his hatemongering talk is just wrong, wrong, wrong. Columbia University should... [MORE] |
LM |
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Columbia - free speech is not the issue since actions speak louder than words. Nothing Monkey Boy says at Columbia... [MORE] |
Dave |
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As I read this article I was alarmed at the fear that people like Sheldon Silver and Councilman Weprin have... [MORE] |
Geezer Batflabe |
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It look as if we are afriad that the Iranian guy will spread rumors and play some kind of voodoo... [MORE] |
John |
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Not to say I support everything or anything that Ahmadinejad says, but I think this is a great oppportunity for... [MORE] |
Moo |
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I think everyone looks at Ahmadinejad's forum as some sort of "Indoctrination". Columbia University is going to get his views... [MORE] |
dan |
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When Cheney spoke at a BYU commencement ceremony, public protest or dissention was not allowed.Ahmadinejad is sounding quite reasonable these... [MORE] |
K. Mansfield |
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I am astounded at the criticism of Columbia for permitting the President of Iran to speak at its campus. Universities... [MORE] |
George |
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It's infuriating that we choose to close our eyes and ears to other people's opinions. The problem in this country... [MORE] |
Sam Layssi |
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Let him speak, and the persons asking the questions should let him know that they do not agree with his... [MORE] |
Dan |
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To read some of these comments it is clear the University has had great influence on many of its students.... [MORE] |
James |
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What is this country coming to that we, once one of the strongest nations in the world, where we were... [MORE] |
Susie |
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Wow, are we all ready to start burning books? Whats all the fuss about. Are you afraid you might really... [MORE] |
Nick |
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This enemy within is publicly laughing at us and saying that not only will you be forced to pay for... [MORE] |
ted zas |
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This pillar of humanity needs the Columbia seal on his distinguished resume--- what a University!! [MORE] |
Bob |
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We allow Mr. Bush freedom of speech even after He lied and started an illegal war with a country that... [MORE] |
Fred John jr |
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This has nothing to do with hate mongering. If what Ahmadinejad has to say is so repugnant, allowing him to... [MORE] |
Eda Celis |
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Our rights of free speech are afforded only by our system of Govt, that has been granted by our special... [MORE] |
Fernandez |
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Ahmadinejad is not Hitler - at least not yet. Suppose Hitler had wanted to speak at Columbia in 1943, when... [MORE] |
Scott Baker |
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Do we as a Nation have the obligation to extend the Right to free speech to all people on earth... [MORE] |
Slippery Slope |
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Iran was the US and west best friend until the pro-Israel and anti-Muslim policy ruled the west mindset. Ahmadejad is... [MORE] |
Masyus |
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The University believes in free speech. I challenge them on that, when they booed the Minutemen off the stage last... [MORE] |
Vicki |
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Im am proud to be an American citizen, however, i think everyone who lives in this country is blind and... [MORE] |
Cruz |
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"this regime occupying Jerusalem (een rezhim-e eshghalgar-e qods) must [vanish from] the page of time (bayad az safheh-ye ruzgar mahv... [MORE] |
Ian Watson |
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Hey moron, if you are intending to suggest that their is a media bias in favor ofthe US government by the... [MORE] |
John |
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Thank goodness this Iranian dictator will not be afforded the benefit of returning to Iran with video footage of his... [MORE] |
Terry Webb |
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His free speech rights are not at issue. Columbia is only a place to speak. He's got lots of others,... [MORE] |
Free Speech |
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Its funny how Free Speech is used as the reason to welcome the dictator, Ahmadinejad, with open arms, but the... [MORE] |
Diane |
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As a "hard-core conservative" I rabidly defend the right of free speech and often take criticism for for my position... [MORE] |
LeftCoastCurmudgeon |
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I understand that he may travel to, and address the United Nations. However, it is also my understanding that we... [MORE] |
Bill McDonald |
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If just once the people of america could stop and think outside the box, and give this guy a chance... [MORE] |
Jegggo |
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It is with disgust and dismay that I condemn Columbia for its decision. Are they located in Morningside heights or... [MORE] |
Paul |
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Allowing Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to speak at Columbia has no value. True, free speech should be upheld. But we... [MORE] |
Bill |
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Punish those who allow him to speak, and you prove that we DO NOT ALLOW FREE SPEECH, any more than... [MORE] |
I must be a fool |
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Why would rational human beings, given a choice, choose to attack their neighbors rather than live together in peace? More... [MORE] |
Ziad Khoury |
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As an alumnus of Columbia, I have permanently cancelled all plans for future donation to University coffers. They will never... [MORE] |
ZB |
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You Sir, are a patriot! [MORE] |
Tim |
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I think our country's definition of free speech is turned a bit upside down. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who advocates killing all... [MORE] |
Sue Parker |
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Just because you have the right to say anything you want, doesn't mean I won't kick you in the behind... [MORE] |
Codeman |
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Higher education is supposed to expand our thinking and broaden our horizons to improve our view points. By restricting, or... [MORE] |
Ron Mann |
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For those of you who believe that Ahmadinejad should have his freedom of speech where were you when it was... [MORE] |
Danny Eller |
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When the Military people are welcommed on campus, when the Minutemen hecklers are shouted down by the other students, then... [MORE] |
Elliott Althouse |
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Well, our politicians are at it again. They profess free speech but use blackmail to change Columbia's position on letting... [MORE] |
martykmunoz |
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I believe we need to censor those who use our freedoms against us for furthering their PROPOGANDA machine! We must... [MORE] |
karin |
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Our free speech laws are for the people of the United States, not for people that live else where! We... [MORE] |
gmaness |
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Columbia has a right to say yes or no to anyone requesting an opportunity of speaking to the university's students... [MORE] |
Mike Hogan |
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Ahmadinejad does not have the same rights protected by the First Amendment as a US citizen. As stated in the... [MORE] |
B. Smith |
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The First Amendment only prevents the government from stifling free speech. It does not "entitle" anyone to a public forum... [MORE] |
Paul Silhan |
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You are SO correct. It IS our freedom of speech, he has no legal or moral justification to USE it. Thanks... [MORE] |
Jody King |
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Allowing Ahmadinejad to speak on campus may broaden the minds of the stdents. The problem is what it does to... [MORE] |
Dick Sohn |
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I always had an impression that the Americans believe in freedom of speech (and action) ONLY FOR THEMSELF. The rest... [MORE] |
NotAmerican |
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always remember that people ruled by religion make their own rules. and will say and do what they can and... [MORE] |
max bernstein |
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I've been reading about the brouhaha over Almadnejad's speaking at Columbia with great interest. It seems all with any bit... [MORE] |
Ed Dunne |
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I understand those who says there's nothing wrong with allowing the President of Iran to speak with Columbia students. There... [MORE] |
Don |
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The best way to show disagreement with Columbia University's decision to allow Mr. Ahmadinejad to speak if for no one... [MORE] |
Marianna Jayson |
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Mr. Ahmadinejad is not an American, thus he doesn't qualify to receive constitutional protection. This first amendment stuff doesn't apply... [MORE] |
Jim Rodgers |
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I don't recall heightened security provided for other speakers the student body at Columbia considered controversial . In fact few... [MORE] |
MNC |
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Universities used to be castles for academic freedoms and liberty. Free speech in the first amendment incudes even shocking ideas... [MORE] |
Y Abu Malik |
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Since when did my America become so frightened of a man being allowed to speak his opinion? Let him be... [MORE] |
RonnieG |
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No one among Iran's citizens have freedom of speech - and are unlikely to have it as long as Ahmadinejad... [MORE] |
Mario G |
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Yale University just lost a case wherin they would not allow the military on campus because of Clintons dont ask... [MORE] |
joan |
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Last time i checked, i have not heard him speak in person, someone else has translated his words. People disagree all... [MORE] |
LD |
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The Issue is Truth The most important function that the media can do for us is define what is fact and... [MORE] |
Martin Gold |
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Did we ever consider that it is exactly this inability of the populace to listen to ideals different than our... [MORE] |
Adam |
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I totally agree with you... When Columbia is willing to listen to diverse opinions your premise is accurate. But Adam... [MORE] |
DaveS |
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I wonder if the University will permit the same level of protest and disruption it allowed when Gilchrist of the... [MORE] |
joe |
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So we shouldn't be the better nation? We should deny him the ability to speak at this forum and to... [MORE] |
Mike |
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Whether they care to hear his speach and responses or not, did Columbia ever consider the immense propaganda value and... [MORE] |
Mike |
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Ahmadinejad controls the rights of free speech and expression in Iran and we criticize him. Them our leaders and public... [MORE] |
Avery |
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If we had a leader in New York----this would not be allowed. [MORE] |
Leon Moore |
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If this was about was about free speech the ROTC and the Minutemen would have a forum at Columbia. They... [MORE] |
Dan Dismuke |
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This university doesn't have a responsibility to allow equal access to the ROTC. They are already represented, and we know... [MORE] |
K. Mansfield |
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The fact of the matter is, he was elected by his own people, which makes his status legitimate. Even if... [MORE] |
EMR 2044 |
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Columbia has made a choice. The choice to legitimize a sponsor of killing American Solders. Although I firmly disagree that... [MORE] |
Rickie |
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It's better to judge a man in person. I say bring him on! Do you fear what he has to... [MORE] |
Not afraid of a little free speech |
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I have a solution to the entire problem. If the 600 invited ticket holders show up and tear their ticket... [MORE] |
stonebridge |
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Wow, the Constitution has really gone out the window this time! I agree with Columbia's stance. I think that giving the... [MORE] |
Keith |
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If I understand correctly, they not only have banned ROTC, but have refused to allow anti-illegal immigration speakers from their... [MORE] |
Genny |
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Inviting the president of Iran is a free speach issue worth standing up to protests says Columbia. Why then did... [MORE] |
Doug |
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I'm waiting to hear Mr. Bollinger invite Dick Cheney, or Margaret Thatcher, or Zarkozy, or Netanyahu, or any other conservative... [MORE] |
rtodom |
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If he wants "our" freedom of speech, give it to him. When he starts speaking, I suggest everyone who is... [MORE] |
Tim L |
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Has Columbia vetted the simultaneous translator (interpretor)? My experience has been that the interpretor is aided by a script ,... [MORE] |
Phillip Lloyd |
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I think much of Ahmadinejads views .The people would agree with ,and the oppostion are afraid of that,so the want... [MORE] |
ed marshall |
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Strictly speaking, we are still at war with Iran, and thusly, we should arrest him for crimes against humanity for... [MORE] |
Dwayne |
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Whether we like it or not, he is a world leader that was voted into power, and if columbia wants... [MORE] |
A Romero |
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I went to Columbia and support the decision, and I would not characterize my defense of the decision with the... [MORE] |
Pete |
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This, my friends, is liberalism on parade. The ACLU must be proud. In my opinion, I feel that the dean... [MORE] |
John |
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The Iranian terrorist is free to yap all he wants in the US but he is not free to yap... [MORE] |
Sara |
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While I have utter disgust for Mr Ahmadinejad, I believe that the university has every right to invite whomever they... [MORE] |
Brian Perez |
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Here's my free speech. Stop all $400 million of taxpayer money from going annually to Columbia. Resign Bollinger and immoral... [MORE] |
A |
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Columbia is perfectly happy to let a person like Ahmadimejad speak, but it won't let the leader of the Minuteman... [MORE] |
J. B. |
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It is a shame that Columbia University has proudly rolled out the red carpet for evil. Withdraw all federal tax-payer... [MORE] |
Ann S. |
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... this is how people destroy their own careers and take down their employer with them! [MORE] |
Matt |
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Oh grow up people. You remind me of 4th graders running around with their fingers shoved in their ears going... [MORE] |
Mike |
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America was once know as the Home of the Brave.. After seeing an invitation by a once proud university named... [MORE] |
Lyle |
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I thank Jesus and all that is holy in Heaven that Columbia allowed The Iranian President to come speak. It... [MORE] |
Beverins |
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The UN sits on international property, not part of the U.S.. As an avowed enemy of the U.S. , he... [MORE] |
Richard McLean |
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Is our country so fragile that the talk of any one man, even a madman, would harm it? The best... [MORE] |
andrew b |
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The right to freedom of speech is allowed by our fore fathers.violations: ROTC not allowed on Columbia Campus: That is correct... [MORE] |
tony |
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I read your comment: i.e. Note: Comments are screened, and in some cases edited, before posting. We reserve the right... [MORE] |
George |
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The city has been bending over backwards to assist Columbia as it takes over swaths of Harlem to expand its... [MORE] |
RJ |
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Ahmadinejad is not a citizen of the U.S., therefore is not entitled to our Constitutional rights. Furthermore, I am in... [MORE] |
C |
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There is SELECTED speech at Columbia - I might feel differently had the Minuteman been given the same rights to... [MORE] |
Jackie Domeneicis |
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Columbia has lost all credibility, in my opinion. Mr. Bolinger can argue all he wants for dialogue, in the words... [MORE] |
Cindy |
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Last time I checked Freedom of Speech is guaranteed to US citizens, not Iranian Presidents. [MORE] |
Max |
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It's all very nice to talk about how all viewpoints should be heard--but from an institution that bans ROTC, and... [MORE] |
Joseph Dobrian |
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It's about time someone introduced these "educators" to the real world. These lifetime students, who have probably never had a... [MORE] |
Jeff |
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This is the how "elites" try to show their "toughness." (Heaven knows they'd never support, much less pick up arms... [MORE] |
Martin |
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You ban ROTC, then allow this THUG to speak. He should not even be allowed to step on our soil... [MORE] |
JIM |
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If he shows up everyone in the audience should stand, turn their back to him, and give him the one... [MORE] |
Barry |
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Who cares about the kids educations. Let's hurt them all for one man's choice. ... Yet more of the same brilliance... [MORE] |
Q-Ball McKenzie |
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Both Coatsworth and Bollinger are narcissistic fools. Single-handily they have destroyed the reputation of one of the cornerstones of American... [MORE] |
John Crawford |
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Columbia U allowed the minute men to be run off campus but will undoubtable better protect the "free speech rights"... [MORE] |
Sam Rizzo |
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...if he calls for stronger border protection between the United States and Mexico, otherwise he should be just fine on... [MORE] |
dave from tallahassee |
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I presume Columbia thinks of itself as quite prestigious and elite.....so they invite a complete thug who wants to destroy... [MORE] |
Mary Richey |
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that so far there has not been anyone who has approved of this character and his forum. Normally there is... [MORE] |
B. Bernhart |
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Are we a democracy or not? Don't we want to hear both sides of the story or not? For the... [MORE] |
tunes |
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Much as with the Dixie Chicks, nobody is jailing someone for speaking, but that doesn't mean their won't be public... [MORE] |
Bob |
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I think his visit is wonderful. It's one of the few remaining signs that the US was founded as a... [MORE] |
a pro-Israel, anti-zionist |
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Since Columbia is a private university they may invite whomever they wish. BUT, since the taxpayers are under no particular... [MORE] |
Dick Tuck |
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I only support the speech because it's going to be broadcast in Iran, where the Iranian people can hear Americans... [MORE] |
renton |
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Columbia University is a sad place. Pitiful elitest looking at down upon their campus of young robots from Ivory towers.... [MORE] |
Kelly collins |
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......."Hold your friends close, but hold your enemies closer." [MORE] |
D Cofffee |
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It is fantastic that Columbia has the guts to invite Ahmadinejad speak. I am afraid our Fox news soaked airwaves... [MORE] |
S DeVo |
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Stick to your guns Fred. He's free to talk and anyone's free to listen. I just don't have to fund... [MORE] |
Chuck |
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It's about time people in New York or associated with this university do something tangible to stop this national outrage! I... [MORE] |
karen anderson |
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Not at all. This is liberal elitism at it's best. [MORE] |
Terry Honeycutt |
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Yes, stop all public funding to Columbia University who is taking a stance against the USA by inviting a national... [MORE] |
Brenda Starr |
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Nice that they think they're so big in providing a "open" forum for debate with speech people consider offensive and... [MORE] |
Jenny Bea |
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Columbia University may have been infiltrated by a special forces team of ignorance. They appear to be hugely stupid at... [MORE] |
El Duane Whatley |
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He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this... [MORE] |
Steve |
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This news story below just says it all about the leaders of Iran. Columbia's Dean is acting like a lawyer... [MORE] |
Jowand |
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Although we have freedom of speech in this country, we DON'T have give people a forum to be heard. Columbia... [MORE] |
Marilyn Chapman |
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To throttle the open speech of the Iranian leader is simply for us to give up our reverence for free... [MORE] |
Robert |
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The right to free speech does not guarantee the right to "be heard." We have the right to say what... [MORE] |
Tom McGrath |
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If Columbia was so concerned with freedom as you mentioned they wouldnt be banning ROTC. Give me a break. [MORE] |
S |
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I would propose that Columbia send its Dean to Iran so he can be educated on free speech . Perhaps... [MORE] |
Darrell |
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I agree with the concept of Free Speech, but I also feel that the tax payer's money, many who have... [MORE] |
R.P. Foster |
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such as freedom of speech extended to visiting foreign so-called dignitaries. Too bad so many have forgotten (or worse still,... [MORE] |
James Miller |
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This monster gets on TV and says whatever he wants frequently, so his freedom of speech is hardly being compromised. The... [MORE] |
peter drang |
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Freedom of Speech is extended to all Americans.. It is written in the United States Constitution.. This is not the... [MORE] |
JB |
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Sir: I am confused by what I see as your definition of free speech. If I understand you correctly,... [MORE] |
Steve |
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The Iranian leader is not a citizen of the United States an therefore has no Constitional protections under our Bill... [MORE] |
Ric |
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Free speech is when the government sanctions speech, it is not applicable at private institutions. GET A CLUE. [MORE] |
Captain D |
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Free speech is in the US Constitution. The clause prohibits the government from regulating the speech of US CITIZENS. Ahmadinejad... [MORE] |
Michael |
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Is AhmaddinJihad a citizen to whom OUR freedoms are extended and protected? This assertion is as absurd as those regarding... [MORE] |
porcine delight |
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For everyone who is concerned about free speech, let him give a news conference at the airport. We don't have... [MORE] |
Danny H |
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Sure, he doesn't have a right to be heard. But doesn't Columbia University have a right to free speech? Do they... [MORE] |
MN |
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My Iranian friends tell me that much of Iran is conflicted over Ahmadinejad. They are angry over his failure to... [MORE] |
Delaplane |
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The president of Iran may have ideas which are contrary to those of many americans yet isnt the idea of... [MORE] |
Oliver Tighe |
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Not a free speech issue? The more you and others try to silence him, the more you sound LIKE him.... [MORE] |
BubbleBoy |
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As I read these comments I am reminded that there are two things that will go a long way to... [MORE] |
Dan |
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As an American living in the ME I am totally ashamed that Iran and it's people are being unfairly demonized... [MORE] |
Sally |
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My straight A daughter had an interest in attending Columbia who also as a top ballet student, had an adjunct... [MORE] |
Fred |
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The financial threats against this university will ony hurt students who need financial help to attend. [MORE] |
Bob |
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Of course Ahmadinejad doesn't have "the right" to speak if he feels like it. Meaning, clearly he could not "demand"... [MORE] |
Bob Jones |
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Yeah...right. Can you imagine? [MORE] |
Bennett |
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All of this fear mongering is not American at all. Go hide under your rock as the sheep and... [MORE] |
a free thinking Amrican |
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You're not free thinking - You're free of thought. Genocidal maniacs shouldn't be provided with a patina of respectability. They should... [MORE] |
Dave |
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By allowing the terrorist in Iran to speak, he is being given a forum for propaganda. Read the Koran, and... [MORE] |
karin |
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How does he differ? [MORE] |
a free thinking American |
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that we stopped going overboard in this country and come to our senses! [MORE] |
ricardo maxwell |
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I would like to thank Speaker Silver for his boldness in speaking against Columbia Universities speaking invitation to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad [MORE] |
J. Kobylka |
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Guess what, Robert, if you were in his country your freedom don't exist. Also, having the freedom of speech does... [MORE] |
Clay |
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The state need to pull the plug quickly on Columbia's funds. This is not about Freedom of speach, this is... [MORE] |
Bernard |
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If I directed a racial slur at a minority (or protected class) Columbia student, it's likely that I would find... [MORE] |
Butchsnot Prebbie |
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I think Congress should be as courageous as Silver and deny Columbia [MORE] |
Robert Lo Dolce |
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I watched 60 min last night. The kindest thing I can say for him is he has nothing to say.... [MORE] |
Richard |
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It is clear now, that such a position by the institution, on insisting this enemy of freedom around the world,... [MORE] |
anonyous |
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Let's see wasn't Columbia where the Minute Men were rushed by campus rough necks not being allowed to make there... [MORE] |
Roger Krell |
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Free speach is for American citizens. Shame on you Columbia! My guess is the competition to get into NYU just... [MORE] |
George |
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His ideas must be very powerful since so many are afraid and want to censor him so other's don't hear... [MORE] |
rc |
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I have one question. What we have become? It seems to me that we need ‘to hear him ‘ for... [MORE] |
dmk2000 |
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Please give it a rest. Silver is a clown and a coward. Yeah, the state and the city should threaten... [MORE] |
John |
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I agree with Columbia, it would be very interesting to see first hand what are the real motives driving this... [MORE] |
Maria |
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Columbia is willing to allow anyone to speak no matter how odious their views are? How abuot David Duke or... [MORE] |
Kyrux |
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How can students of Columbia U. manage to ask pertinent questions of this Iranian proponent of terrorism when most students... [MORE] |
Mary A. Jackson |
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Those of us with a decade or three-long admiration for the brawl of assertions, perspectives and opinions that passes for... [MORE] |
Jon |
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It disgust's me that in our own country we can be so pathetic to allow this man the freedom to... [MORE] |
Jon Dame |
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It is perfectly acceptable, and desirable, to go to Columbia today to protest the school's rolling out the red carpet... [MORE] |
Dan |
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What happned to that saying 'I might not like what you say but I'll die defending your right to say... [MORE] |
Scott |
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The threats against Columbia University are threats against freedom and common sense. We need to hear the Iranian side of the... [MORE] |
Bob Reynolds |
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I find it so ironic that the American public (though I shouldn't be generalizing) is outraged by one man who... [MORE] |
Said |
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For the legislature to withold funds over speech it does not like is contrary to the very esscense of the... [MORE] |
lars nilsson |
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YES!, YES!, YES! The Legislatures should ACT PROMPTLY to cut ( or suspend ) any State or Local Taxpayer Funding... [MORE] |
Wes |
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It boggles the mind because the liberal media and so called academic intelligentsia are the first one's who's rights and... [MORE] |
Shadowfax |
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Columbia will benefit from the publicity and it will help them attract the type of students and donors that share... [MORE] |
Steve |
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What is going on? Why pressure? Is dear old Bush affraid that American people might see Ahmedinejad as human being.... [MORE] |
Lara |
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Excuse me, but the USA has always sponsered dictatorships of which I am not going to go into details already... [MORE] |
Crom |
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Ahmadinejad is a terrorist and New Yorker should arrest him. Columbia University and its president Mr. Bollinger have lost their... [MORE] |
Alex |
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You see where Lee Bollinger said that Columbia's commitment to scholarship requires the school to directly confront offensive ideas. Well,... [MORE] |
Kurtiss |
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I am really impressed with the bold and courageous decision of the Columbia school to allow the respected President of... [MORE] |
M Junaid Khan |
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Blackwater smuggling guns to terrorists, who in turn kill Americans That sounds alot like terrorrism.They kill Iraqis like they own... [MORE] |
E Rodgers |
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Columbia University is trying to paint itself as a beacon of freedom of speech and opportunity by their move to... [MORE] |
Bosun |
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you know I have read over many articles online about this war and what our country is doing vs. what... [MORE] |
Justin |
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I do not understand why people so strongly object to hearing the views of the "opposition". No one is welcoming... [MORE] |
Rick Barrett |
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If they really wanted to confront his ideas, Bollinger would leave Columbia's comfortable confines and try to ask his probing... [MORE] |
AmericanMark |
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Mr. Bollinger's idea of "create programming for academic purposes" by inviting a sponser of terrorism and an enemy of the... [MORE] |
Leopold Lacrimosa |
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Although I personally oppose the apearance of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad at Columbia University, under our Consitiution, the First Admendment guarenties the... [MORE] |
Dave Berthiaume |
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Let the man speak. Don't we usually seek diplomacy before war? More New York strong arm. [MORE] |
Marty |
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It is about time we as Americans stand up for what is right. We all came together as a nation... [MORE] |
Greg Baziuk |
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Mr. Silver said."He's clearly responsible for the deaths of Americans both in Iraq and elsewhere...." The man who is most... [MORE] |
Owen Goldsmith |
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It amazes me how both the state and city officials are so adament about their position on a Jewish cause.... [MORE] |
Jose |
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My grandmother told me long ago never to trust a believer in Islam. The reason she gave was that their... [MORE] |
Martin D Miasserian |
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Columbia's invitation to this man is a slap in the faceof every American. I cannot accept the reasoning that it... [MORE] |
Lehman |
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If Columbia wants to give Freedom of Speech to Hitler and his ilk, let it pay for it. NY or... [MORE] |
Peace |
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Real good journalism right there! |
Daniel |
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This is a fabulous article. THANKS for ex pressing our views so well! I read a comment somewhere that someone felt... [MORE] |
Rose |
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I would divest all holdingsfrom the University of Columbia.I would cut off all fundingfor a period of one year from... [MORE] |
Steve Real |
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I sent a private msg to Mr. Bollinger decrying Columbia's action. It is possible that Columbia will henceforth be known as... [MORE] |
ben perlmutter |
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It's quite interesting that a leading university, a repository of knowledge and academic pool of original thought, would be questioned... [MORE] |
R L Turner |
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Mr. Bollinger and Mr. Coatsworth are so blinded by their need for inclusiveness that they fail to realize that the... [MORE] |
Eric Hickey |
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Calling the holocaust a myth is extremely stupid, but nowhere near tantamount to being Hitler. Witholding capital to this school... [MORE] |
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