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Columbia Withdraws an Invitation to Ahmadinejad
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Submitted by Steve Bracero, Sep 24, 2007 22:34

Well, I read the first few comments left by readers in regards to the appearance of Iranian President, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad at Columbia University. However, I'm not sure why there is so much anger towards his appearance. President Ahmadinejad simply acknowledged an invitation to appear before an audience to debate politics. This is an extraordinary opportunity to meet and question politics with the President of a country we may fight against in the future. I have my own views as everyone else, I don't see an issue with his appearance. We may not agree with his politics nor may we agree with how he runs his country, but we should still grant the respect of his position and allow him the opportunity to stand his ground. I am not for or against this man, this was an opportunity for enrichment of the students at the University and I applaud the efforts of the Professor who initiated the invitation. In regards to Iran being a State sponsor of terrorism, that as we know is a declaration upheld by the Secretary of Defense. Eliana Johnson was only stating a fact as officiated by the Secretary of State. If nothing else, you have to give the guy credit for showing up?

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It seems that Iranian President, Mahmoud Ahmadenijad's appearance, at Columbia University, turned out to be more than just a Q... [MORE]

Rashad Jafer

Sep 30, 2007 19:01

There is obviously a calculated risk here that the visit of Ahmadinejad came down to gambling that personal charisma just... [MORE]

horace williams

Sep 26, 2007 19:57

I'm quite disgusted with the rude attitude displayed by Lee Bollinger towards Ahmedinnajad. He made himself look small by hurling... [MORE]

ZIK

Sep 25, 2007 13:12

For the most part it seems to be that, in the realm of free speech, any discourse that does not... [MORE]

Ivan

Oct 4, 2007 12:45

Why is everybody so scared? Its the reason everything sucks right now. Stop being so damn scared. [MORE]

Willis

Sep 24, 2007 17:50

Does any Student of Columbia University see this text? Ahmadinejad wants to speak in Colombia University and he wants to hear... [MORE]

c3po

Sep 24, 2007 13:17

If only Columbia U. would let Ahmadinejad speak. They could go down in history as being one... [MORE]

Ahmadinejad

Sep 24, 2007 07:51

Academia in the United States has overstepped their boundaries, again. It is one thing to discuss in a classroom setting... [MORE]

twood

Sep 21, 2007 10:13

I am not so much surprised at those who opposed Ahmadinejad's speech. I am more dissapointed at Eliana Johnson who... [MORE]

David M

Sep 20, 2007 20:55

David, There is ample proof from Israeli as well as American intelligence agencies that Iran sponsors terrorism. They fund Hezbollah in... [MORE]

Boris S.

Sep 21, 2007 10:36

You stated: "Bashar Assad and Syria, who is responsible for the TERRORIST assassination of former Lebanese prime minister Hariri." I... [MORE]

Frank J.

Sep 24, 2007 10:51

Well, I read the first few comments left by readers in regards to the appearance of Iranian President, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad...

Steve Bracero

Sep 24, 2007 22:34

In that case it is also a well-known fact that the United States sponsored terrorism (supplied arms and training) in... [MORE]

SGS

Sep 28, 2007 21:38

what were they thinking? obviously an example of people who have been educated beyond their intelligence!!!! [MORE]

thomas crimm

Sep 19, 2007 21:18

The First Amendment protects free speech, but it does not order us to listen. Free speech means not banning the... [MORE]

Thinker

Sep 21, 2007 13:35

Hi thinker I think your mind is not working so well .you better look at the crimes happening by US government... [MORE]

jack

Sep 28, 2007 07:07

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