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In reply to the discussion: In U.C.L.A. Debate Over Jewish Student, Echoes on Campus of Old Biases [View all]King_David
(14,851 posts)78. What's the point in minimizing sntisemitic incidents?
And FYI being Jewish is an ethnicity as well as having a religious aspect.
A large number of Jews are atheists.
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She was unanimously elected to the board shortly afterwards...so...another tempest in a teapot.
Fred Sanders
Mar 2015
#1
The fact she was questioned AT ALL is silly. So since they changed their mind, nothing to see here?
7962
Mar 2015
#3
The fact that her religion was brought into the questioning is what is disturbing?
still_one
Mar 2015
#18
she was ONLY elected because the faculty advisor told the little cadre of bigots that
cali
Mar 2015
#8
how interesting that you launch into how awful it is for Muslim students and belittle this bigotry.
cali
Mar 2015
#9
Of course not. Any form of racism. Whatever term one prefers for the same thing. Your judgment is free to have of me.
Fred Sanders
Mar 2015
#89
Ain't it interesting how more than a few go out of their way to "excuse" this behavior?
Behind the Aegis
Mar 2015
#82
Isn't Roth a Jewish name too? I think questions of bias are normal in courtroom situations.
DesertDiamond
Mar 2015
#7
It is an excellent apology, read in entirety, by the entire student board - compare with Ben Carson.
Fred Sanders
Mar 2015
#19
The one asking “how do you see yourself being able to maintain an unbiased view?” needs a MIRROR!
freshwest
Mar 2015
#27
And now that she's been 'accepted' she's likely to 'keep her place' to suit them.
freshwest
Mar 2015
#29
I hope that does change the behavior on the campus. We need to get back to some sense of neutrality.
freshwest
Mar 2015
#35
why would the entire student association apologize for one girl asking a question?
Doctor_J
Mar 2015
#64
Giving an apology that was half as bad as Carson's would still be a bad apology
onenote
Mar 2015
#26
Their intentions seem pretty clear, to control the deck of the group's opinion and the price
Jefferson23
Mar 2015
#34
Yes, what is what it is...way too many big words....?? Nazi interrogators.....yeah..same thing....
Fred Sanders
Mar 2015
#46
Muslim KILLED in public shooting in Dallas...comments...comparisons of the harm done?
Fred Sanders
Mar 2015
#51
I guess police and other folks should just read Internet comment board investigative reports and close the books...
Fred Sanders
Mar 2015
#56
Of course, using vulgar, gratuitous language always makes for a better argument, we can agree on that?
Fred Sanders
Mar 2015
#68
You can write without cursing, AND writing well, but you prefer not to? Good to know....
Fred Sanders
Mar 2015
#74
Their adviser tells them the law, and they ignore it? Sounds as if they did not care, and they
Jefferson23
Mar 2015
#31
Beyda seems to be satisfied with the apology and the result, shouldn't she be the judge?
Fred Sanders
Mar 2015
#36
Of course that is up to her, and I believe it is fair to suggest they have placed her
Jefferson23
Mar 2015
#37
I totally agree the original vote was ridiculous...but it was fixed completely, apology made...sometimes
Fred Sanders
Mar 2015
#53
Those students need to self examine themselves much further, Fred. I question if they
Jefferson23
Mar 2015
#57
They do seem to have a good mentor overseeing the Board. Righting wrongs is a good thing.
Fred Sanders
Mar 2015
#58
No problem, edit made. It is up to the victim to decide what is just for them? No? Lay your strawmen to rest.
Fred Sanders
Mar 2015
#42
So you think that if the person who offends is satisfied with the apology they give then it's okay?
onenote
Mar 2015
#39
poor attempt to deflect, especially since you still haven't gotten her name right
onenote
Mar 2015
#48
What is in a name? - Makes no difference to my point.....she is apparently satisfied..why are some who
Fred Sanders
Mar 2015
#50
Not good enough for the Black hat/White Hat folks...that the students revoted and humbly apologized should be applauded.
Fred Sanders
Mar 2015
#44
I condemn the original action - and commend the Justice done. I do not like wearing hats.
Fred Sanders
Mar 2015
#54
It is a fact...bigotry and racism is a wide spectrum disease...and being such an evil fact means it has to be fought.
Fred Sanders
Mar 2015
#63
Isn't that special...I love how my posts draw certain...attention. I hope folks take note.
Fred Sanders
Mar 2015
#71