-Caveat Lector- No Diversity of Ideas on Campus Today Having observed both the Democratic and Republican conventions of 2000, it was quite evident that each party attempted to portray itself as the true champion of genuine diversity. In true form, both political parties made a concerted effort to appeal to African Americans, Hispanics, Asians, gays and lesbians in order to win their support for this year's presidential election. Diversity is the 'politically correct' idiom for discrimination. In other words, it is liberal newspeak for the same old agenda of affirmative action, quotas, and preferences. Now I don't want to come off as callous or apathetic towards real victims of racism or discrimination. I acknowledge that both exist. However, I would like to apply the dogma of diversity to academia. In an article in the August 13th issue of the Washington Times Weekly entitled "No diversity of ideas on campus today," Jeffrey Hart stumbles on a fascinating contradiction in liberal thought concerning cultural diversity and ideas. Hart analyzes an investigation conducted by the independent student newspaper, The Dartmouth Review, concerning the political affiliation of professors in six academic departments at Dartmouth College: economics, English, government, history, philosophy, and religion. The results of the survey were not surprising to me! Any serious scholar of American education is aware of the fact that most educators are affiliated with the Democratic Party. This fact alone opens up a whole can of worms relating to worldview and the concept that "ideas have consequences" which this commentary has not the time to address. The Dartmouth Review found that 79 percent of the faculty were Democrats, 18 percent Independents, and 3 percent Republicans. Democrats outnumbered Republicans 25 to 1. Hart also points out that we hear a great deal about diversity these days from spokesmen for the universities nationwide. I say it's time they simply practice what they preach. One way academia could show its good faith and true commitment to genuine diversity is to have quotas for professors on the basis of ideas, religion, and political affiliation. Universities and colleges should scrap tenure and provide real equal opportunities for people with different viewpoints than their own in order to bring actual diversity and balance to academia. However, there is not a chance this will happen anytime soon. Academia is entrenched! Liberals are alleged to champion respect for the rights and privileges of others, the promotion of understanding and appreciation of human differences, and the guardians of constructive expression of ideas. Where's their respect, understanding, and appreciation for the Judeo/Christian tradition and worldview on the campuses of America today? I tell you, it's no where to be found! That's because the only legitimate form of discrimination allowed in America today is towards Christians. The Left's call for diversity is merely talk. In other words, it's nothing more than symbolism over substance! http://www.gostrategic.org/dtt/DTTP09A2000.htm <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/">www.ctrl.org</A> DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion & informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substance�not soap-boxing�please! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'�with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright frauds�is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html <A HREF="http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html">Archives of [EMAIL PROTECTED]</A> http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ <A HREF="http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/">ctrl</A> ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
