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petronius

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7. If that had been a DU post, I'd vote to hide it. But I think the university is wrong

Fri Sep 20, 2013, 03:11 PM

Sep 2013

to have suspended him (even if a suspension with pay is kind of like a free sabbatical). He is free to speak his mind in his personal time and over his personal twitter account, and if the university is concerned about disruption, then it should take steps aimed at excluding those who might come in and disrupt...

The Chancellor's statement:

"In order to prevent disruptions to the learning environment for students, the School of Journalism and the university, I have directed Provost Jeffrey Vitter to place Associate Professor Guth on indefinite administrative leave pending a review of the entire situation. Professor Guth's classes will be taught by other faculty members."

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KU Journalism professor David W. Guth placed on leave for anti-NRA tweet [View all] Dr. Strange Sep 2013 OP

Truth hurts, it would appear, even for those who speak it. hlthe2b Sep 2013 #1

Issues of poor taste notwithstanding, we seem to have a clash of Amendments on our hands. nt Robb Sep 2013 #2

I don't think so. Dr. Strange Sep 2013 #4

Any consequences are not due to it being anti-NRA. aikoaiko Sep 2013 #3

It's the "next time let it be your sons and daughters" bit that got him in trouble, I bet nt geek tragedy Sep 2013 #5

If he had left that part out, furious Sep 2013 #6

If that had been a DU post, I'd vote to hide it. But I think the university is wrong petronius Sep 2013 #7

"Next time, let it be YOUR sons and daughters." Lizzie Poppet Sep 2013 #8