How many out there can afford to donate that much money, when at this time the choice between quality of life at home and quality of life at school are both in jeopardy. Perhaps, if in these harsh economic times, the goverment can "step up to the Plate". Sell the Academy of Music, and take care of spending on Needs (like our schools) instead of wants (like the Academy of Music). But don't ask for a hand out, on something that should not be happening in the first place.
Not like this wasn't predictable or anything... Sounds like certain people are slightly less naive after this experience than they were before. I don't see how Mr. Sorba's position matters to anyone, personally. Whether he is right or others are, gays still have their preference for whatever reason, and it's no one else's business. Alan Turing lives!
Hi, I'm reading the description of a photo, but I don't see the photo online. Will you post this photo of Ryan Leggett with Mayor Menino? Ryan just moved from Easthampton to Boston to help open the new Apple Store there.
Robert A. Jonas Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 08:42 AM
In no way am I condoning the brutal behavior of Robert Mugabe, but yesterday's article and today's editorial on the topic both highlight the hypocrisy of the whole honorary degree process. Jack Wilson states that Mugabe has "pursued policies and taken actions that are antithetical to the values and beliefs of the University" - my exact feelings about Andrew Card's behavior as part of the Bush administration! Today's editorial rightly notes that "some honorary degree recipients are chosen so the institution can curry favor, or bask in the light of their popularity" (Andrew Card again comes to mind), yet then goes on to say that not acting (on Mugabe) would "serve to degrade the value of honorary degrees". And is that value the currying favor one, or the basking in the light one? I lost all faith in the University trustees during the Andrew Card incident last year. Either way, their actions now would just be a symbolic gesture in a process that has lost its credibility anyway.
I'm very sorry to hear of Harold's passing. It's been a long time since I've seen you all, although I think of those old times often. Wishing your family well at this very difficult time. May God Bless you all.
Interesting that a professor would worry that in a diverse & tolerant society such as here in Western MA, a Jenna type scenario would develop?
Maybe he is hoping Al Sharpton can make an appearance?
I hope not.
Unfortunately these kids made a big mistake .. all of them .. and they should all have to answer for thier behavior, no matter if they were blue or green.
Someone could very well have been killed ... and then would these advocates still feel thier fellow student deserved such reduced charges?
I think not.
Audacity of Smoke Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 07:17 PM
How many out there can afford to donate that much money, when at this time the choice between quality of life at home and quality of life at school are both in jeopardy. Perhaps, if in these harsh economic times, the goverment can "step up to the Plate". Sell the Academy of Music, and take care of spending on Needs (like our schools) instead of wants (like the Academy of Music). But don't ask for a hand out, on something that should not be happening in the first place.
JulesT Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 12:53 PM