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Alec — Tue, 05 May 2009 09:35:39 -0000

The editorial was not endorsing her political views, it was saying that she should be shown respect when speaking, as she is a leading political voice in this country.

You don't think a speaker hosted by an organization at your university should be given respect?

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Daonfusedzed and C — Mon, 04 May 2009 10:42:24 -0000

Columbia? School of Broadcasting? No. You said Columbia University! $40,000 a year to have my daughter's intellect challenged by Ann Coulter? The dumification of America is complete. Congratulations to all those anti-elitists who have worked so hard and long. YOU ARE THE WINNERS!

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ugh. — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 01:31:42 -0000

The difference is that Ahmadinejad is actually relevant as a world leader.

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Lyndsey — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:53:50 -0000

Yeah, God forbid someone think the writer had journalistic integrity and respects all forms of free speech, that might damage his/her street cred.

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Lyndsey — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:50:54 -0000

If that's what you think of Coulter, what did you think of Ahmadinejad's message on gays and Jews? Did you call that a "virulent rant" as well or did you consider it an educational pursuit? If the latter, why not the same for Coulter?

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menckenlite — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:31:05 -0000

If Columbia is an educational institution it is possible that some of the "open minds" will see that Ann Coulter does no more than what Jon Stewart does - she in books and articles, he on his cable TV show. They have their hilarious targets who they quote then ridicule. Both Stewart and Coulter are funny people. Stewart is no less mean than Coulter. Coulter is more tolerant and more rational than Stewart.

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Ben — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 03:22:26 -0000

I think this editorial is actually very wise lefty thinking. We all know Coultergeist gets her power by creating a diversion from the real discourse using wedge issues and bludgeons to attack her opponents. Giving her little notice and letting this pass without incident is about the most harm the liberals could do her. There is one more thing, however, which is to sign up for tickets and then not attend. It'd be pretty funny if she had to speak to a half empty room. Could her ego handle the blow?

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Somebody — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:15:58 -0000

Sounds have had something similar when Ahmendinijad came.

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Anon — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:14:29 -0000

Sounds quite preachy for an editorial.

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Retro Housewife — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 18:27:46 -0000

Thank god there is one place in this country that values debate and discussion. Opposition is fundamental to a free society and you kids would not be too happy if either right or left was able to silence the other side.

The more you disagree with Ms. Coulter, the more valuable it is for you to go listen to her viewpoints. The same goes for the conservatives among you when a liberal blows into town.

Mom

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speccie — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 18:14:47 -0000

isnt it spec policy to explain why adc recused?? it seems suspicious if they don't even if the reason is obvious

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ad2397 — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 18:11:40 -0000

Alec: I love free speech. Recusal was for conflict of interest.

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BleedingHeartLiberal — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 16:38:32 -0000

You mean you don't know ARIES? DO YOU LIVE UNDER A ROCK?!

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Alec Jacobs — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:52:35 -0000

Finally, liberals will treat a conservative speaker with some respect, assuming students follow the instruction of the editorial. Ask challenging questions, but at least allow her to speak.

Wondering why the person who has recused himself did so...not for free speech?

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poop — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:03:27 -0000

haha

I think the recusal is more telling than the editorial

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Fossil — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:38:43 -0000

Clearly, Coulter is pondscum, and from a very foul cesspool at that. The editors have it slightly wrong. Coulter doesn't deserve respect.

But what does deserve respect is her right to shoot her mouth off, a very different thing. It's vital to keep the distinction in mind.

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CC — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:43:41 -0000

This is quite a strong editorial! I did not expect the staff to go so far as to say "students should show respect." Glad to see that the Spectator is upholding Columbia's principles.

Though I'm not sure it's true that Columbia students are only exposed to ideas to which they agree. But we're usually only taught to challenge certain beliefs, and that often doesn't cross over into understanding the red states.

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shut it — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:46:41 -0000

freedom of speech buddy...

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Liberalsblow — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:41:37 -0000

i love ann coulter and fully support her views. screw columbia's ultra-liberal slander

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countercoulter — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:44:42 -0000

debate? hardly, more like virulent ranting--is there really anything to learn from her besides: "gays, immigrants, commies, liberals are bad"