On Thu, 6 Sep 2001, Michael Sylvester wrote:
> One of members of the Board of Trustees objects to the phrase "tolerance
> for diversity"in the mission statement of the college.
> He thinks that this can be interpreted to mean that we ok all types
> of lifestyles and ideas.
> But the college kept it in anyway.
> Are there other schools that are struggling with this language?
>
> Michael Sylvester
I never liked the words, "tolerance" or "tolerate." It means the "ins" or
the powerful permitting the lesser to grace their presence. I much prefer
"respect."
Make it a good day.
--Louis--
Louis Schmier www.therandomthoughts.com
Department of History www.halcyon.com/arborhts/louis.html
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