April 14, 2006
Michelle Malkin is all over this new report by The Northerner, a student publication at Northern Kentucky University, where a British Literature professor encouraged her students to "exercise their freedom of speech"...and tear down a pro-life display. This was the result: (photo curtesy The Northerner Online)
Media Credit: Sarah Loman
Dr. Sally Jacobsen tears the "Cemetery of Innocents" sign on Wednesday evening.
Approximately 10 students accompanied Jacobsen to the crosses and helped her to remove them. The group knocked the crosses down and piled them in trashcans around the plaza, and removed the "Cemetery of Innocents" sign.
Police arrived at 7:15 p.m. and found the crosses in trash cans throughout campus, according to David Tobergte, an administrative sergeant with the University Police. Tobergte said once those responsible for the vandalism of the crosses are identified, they could face felony theft charges. If those responsible for the vandalism are students, then they will also face university sanctions, Tobergte said.
Dean of Students Kent Kelso said he learned of the incident a few hours after it occurred and asked the police to investigate. Kelso said that he is unaware of the identity of any person involved in the vandalism, but is talking with witnesses. If students are responsible for the vandalism, Kelso said that he will have to determine if they have violated the student code of conduct.
"I profoundly regret that the incident happened. My hope is that we can have a dialogue or discussion on what's happening on campus with some sense of civility," he said.
The newly formed Northern Right to Life group at NKU created the anti-abortion display on April 9, and after being notified of the vandalism, the group came to NKU that night to repair and replant the crosses.
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You would think that a literature professor would have better tools for speech and expression than throwing a temper tantrum and ripping things up. Its amazing how these people always talk about being able to believe whatever you want, but they all they really mean is that you can believe what they want.
Posted by: nmh | April 14, 2006 08:59 AM