On Tue, 22 Jun 1999, Linda M. Woolf wrote:
>
> On most things I would agree. However, if an individual is consistently
> posting to a discussion list making statements that are sexist, racist,
> homophobic, anti-Semitic, etc., it is the responsibility of others to object.
> Blanket tolerance of all behaviors only serves as tacit approval for behaviors
> that are not acceptable.
>
> The regular posting of anti-Semitic ideas, in this case, on a professional
> discussion list is unacceptable. Similarly, the presentation of such
> information as just an exchange of ideas in the classroom would be problematic
> and most likely violate university policies.
>
As previously mentioned,I am not anti-semitic.I have a super tolerance
for the diversity of opinions on this list.The label of anti-semitism
may tell me more about the defensive mechanisms of the postee than the
ideas that I seek discussion on.
I get the impression that if I call into question any perceived negative
comment about Israel,I am label anti-semite.
Btw,an "official" story from the authorities does not mean that the story
is true.
Who was it that said: "I did not have sex with that woman".
As someone who teaches my students critical thinking skills, I encouage
them to even question and be even skeptical of official communiques'.
