Sunday, April 8, 2007

Gilchrist detects an “anarchist mentality” at universities



William Godwin…, the founder of philosophical anarchism…, argued that government is a corrupting force in society, perpetuating dependence and ignorance….

—The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy

LIKE BILL O'REILLY, Jim Gilchrist is fond of straw men. Or maybe he's just incredibly clueless. Dunno.

From today’s San Bernardino Sun: Minuteman co-founder cancels visit to college
Jim Gilchrist believes Pomona College has an "anarchist mentality."

The Minuteman Project co-founder abruptly canceled an appearance at the school for that reason, citing his fear that the event could lead to someone being stabbed or killed.

…The characterization of the school as a violent, anarchist institution by the anti-illegal-immigration group's founder has left students and administrators stunned.

…A weeks-long private battle between Gilchrist, the Pomona Student Union and the college's newspaper… culminated with Gilchrist's appearance March 30 on Fox News Channel's "The O'Reilly Factor," where he first announced publicly his decision to cancel his participation in an immigration debate at the school.

…Gilchrist and host Bill O'Reilly talked for a few minutes about the punishment handed down to students at Columbia University in New York, where an October appearance by Gilchrist was disrupted by students who rushed the stage in protest….

"I've canceled here at Pomona College," Gilchrist said. "... I have canceled that presentation for the same reason that I should have canceled Columbia, because of an anarchist mentality on the universities, and it's a shame."

…"We've been very impressed by the students (who attend on-campus debates and speeches)," said Nick Eubank, a senior at the college and vice president of the Student Union. "They're all very respectful and are interested in challenging the speakers through questions."

Eubank cited a recent debate at the school that featured UC Berkeley law professor John Yoo, a controversial figure best known for writing legal memos while working for the Department of Justice that appeared to justify interrogation techniques that have been characterized as torture.

"We had some people protesting. They weren't students," Eubank said. "The students in the audience yelled at them and told them to go away, so they left."

Roy's obituary in LA Times and Register: "we were lucky to have you while we did"

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