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Quinn Rebukes Columbia on Iranian

Submitted by Mark S, Sep 24, 2007 17:00

I have respect for Columbia University President Lee Bollinger's decision to allow Iran's President to speak today at a Q&A with the university's students . We should never be afraid of free speech and I certainly don't trust the Bush Administrations edited version of any comments made by a foreigh leader.

Obvious Bollinger wanted it both ways which shows he is a coward. Instead of taking the heat from many who disagrees with his decision, he insults the guy before he even has a chance to speak so he can save his own ass. Don't invite someone to your university under the guise of free speech and then attack the guy with insults before he opens his mouth.

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Sep 25, 2007 18:08

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Sep 21, 2007 09:40

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Sep 20, 2007 14:04

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Sep 20, 2007 14:03

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