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http://www.startribune.com/universi...after-voting-down-9-11-recognition/351081611/
http://www.startribune.com/universi...ims-after-outcry-over-student-vote/351543061/
http://www.leoaffairs.com/featured/...-911-victims-saying-its-offensive-to-muslims/
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articl...remembering-9-11-is-offensive-to-muslims.html
This unfortunate era of intolerance on college campuses for any ideas one does not agree with, or that one could perceive as "offensive", is an outgrowth of the "safe spaces", "microaggression" movement. The Atlantic Monthly (below) has a very good article delving into this new phenomenon of intolerance for any opposing or uncomfortable ideas among college students. Very disturbing that University professors are losing their jobs over the things described in the article.
I'm interested to hear what Websleuthers think about this new phenomenon.
http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2015/09/the-coddling-of-the-american-mind/399356/
Last week, the University of Minnesotas undergraduate student government voted down a resolution to hold an annual moment of recognition on the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, citing concerns that it might inflame anti-Muslim sentiment.
Now the group is facing a backlash on social media, particularly in the wake of Fridays terrorist attacks in Paris.
http://www.startribune.com/universi...ims-after-outcry-over-student-vote/351543061/
The University of Minnesota says it is moving ahead with plans to honor the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks following an outcry over a student groups vote against holding a moment of silence.
The announcement Wednesday, from President Eric Kaler and Dean Johnson, chairman of the Board of Regents, said the university is reaffirming its commitment to honor and remember the victims of 9/11.
A spokesman said the university has been receiving calls for almost a week, since it was first reported that the Minnesota Student Association, which represents undergraduates, had rejected a resolution calling for a moment of recognition for 9/11.
The vote prompted a backlash on social media.
We certainly did hear from folks on this, said Evan Lapiska, a U spokesman. Dean Johnson and President Kaler wanted to make sure that the folks were aware that the U is committed to honoring the victims.
http://www.leoaffairs.com/featured/...-911-victims-saying-its-offensive-to-muslims/
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articl...remembering-9-11-is-offensive-to-muslims.html
This unfortunate era of intolerance on college campuses for any ideas one does not agree with, or that one could perceive as "offensive", is an outgrowth of the "safe spaces", "microaggression" movement. The Atlantic Monthly (below) has a very good article delving into this new phenomenon of intolerance for any opposing or uncomfortable ideas among college students. Very disturbing that University professors are losing their jobs over the things described in the article.
I'm interested to hear what Websleuthers think about this new phenomenon.
http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2015/09/the-coddling-of-the-american-mind/399356/