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To: E who wrote (205)	11/26/2001 4:40:39 PM
From: Constant Reader	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 383

Intimidation and intolerance of divergent viewpoints on college campus is not really a recent development. It was as rampant in the mid-70's (when I attended college) as it is now. Some of the subjects are still the same, as well: the Middle East, affirmative action, feminism, gay rights, racism. The chances of having an open and honest discussion on any of those subjects was no better then than now.

To: E who wrote (205)	11/26/2001 4:58:27 PM
From: Neeka	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 383

I'd add that I want to know what they have to say that might make me question my side. Asking questions IS good. I question those who make statements such as: "Anyone who can blow up the Pentagon gets my vote." Or this one: "The American Flag is a symbol of terrorism and death and fear and destruction and oppression." And this: Administrator at Central Michigan University tells students to remove patriotic posters (an American flag, eagle) from their dormitory on the grounds that they were "offensive." There is absolutely not one shred of doubt in my mind that to point out, and take issue with these "opinions" is very American. I do so freely, as an American, here in this forum, and I will continue to do so. They are anti-American statements. M