Re: TV/VCR Alert

[KarnH]

First, I strongly agree with Rob that one of the highest goals of college faculty should be to foster critical thinking--especially on sensitive issues like abortion. However, I teach human sexuality, and my experience shows me that even in this course I have to be extremely careful about this topic.   I also wanted to question the assumption that Al's wording indicated that he was PRO choice. I thought his words implied the opposite. Asking faculty to "remind the females in the class that this sensing, learning, responding mass of cells can be ripped apart and removed from their bodies because it's THEIR CHOICE," does not sound like the voice of a pro-choice advocate.  Furthermore, I teach in California and haven't heard of Al Shealy at CSU. I Googled his name and did not find a direct reference to him or to any affiliation with CSU. I may be overly sensitive about California's "flaky" reputation, and overly paranoid about the right wing conservative movement and their recent attacks on the "liberal" college campuses, but I'm wondering about Al Shealy. I would sincerely appreciate clarification of his position and affiliation. I'm eager to be corrected.   Finally, although I'm strongly prochoice and teach human sexuality, I am concerned about how to appropriately handle this topic in a general education class. I'm also wondering how this new National Geographic video will be received by the public. The ANTI CHOICE advocates have successfully framed the debate by repeatedly using the term "antiabortion" instead of antichoice," and we tend to forget the tragedies of the past and assume the woman's right to choose will always be with us. Respectfully, Karen --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: archive@jab.org To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]