Brooklyn, NY - UPDATE: Brooklyn College Rescinds Professor After Outcry By Assemblyman Hikind |
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Brooklyn CollageBrooklyn, NY - Assemblyman Dov Hikind’s (D-Brooklyn) efforts to oust Professor Petersen-Overton from his teaching appointment have proven successful. Hikind had contacted both [reported earlier today by VIN News] Brooklyn College President Dr. Karen L. Gould, as well as CUNY Chancellor Matthew Goldstein, to decry the recent appointment of Adjunct Professor Kristofer J. Petersen-Overton who was hired to teach a Politics of the Middle East graduate course this spring at the College.
Several concerned Brooklyn College political science graduate students contacted the Assemblyman who, in turn, wrote to Dr. Gould after reviewing the grossly biased course syllabus and researching Petersen-Overton’s professional background and published works.
Mr. Petersen-Overton has authored a number of anti-Israel papers, including one entitled, Inventing the Martyr: Martyrdom as Palestinian National Signifier, which endeavors to justify Palestinian suicide bombings as a means of “struggle and sacrifice” against “Israeli occupation.”
“I am absolutely thrilled that Brooklyn College made the right decision and removed Professor Petersen-Overton from his post,” Hikind said. “This was a matter of preserving academic integrity, and in this instance, Brooklyn College did so. Students can now be assured of receiving a fair and balanced education in the subject of Middle East politics.”
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Jan 26, 2011 at 06:04 PM curious Says:Report as Inappropriate
Yasher Koach! Let these anti-Israel professor types know thry are not welcome in NY.
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Jan 26, 2011 at 06:53 PM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
Well done, Dov. Keep up the good work.
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Jan 26, 2011 at 06:55 PM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
“ Yasher Koach! Let these anti-Israel professor types know thry are not welcome in NY. ”
And should not be welcomed anywhere!
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Jan 26, 2011 at 07:04 PM ALLAN Says:Report as Inappropriate
Excellent news on an otherwise nasty weather day.
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Jan 26, 2011 at 07:10 PM kvetcher Says:Report as Inappropriate
This is the best thing that could have happened to this oisvorf. Instead of being let go because he's a lousy teacher, attention has been called to his radical ideologies. He is now a martyr. Now Columbia, NYU, Harvard, Yale, Princeton etc. will be knocking down his doors trying to get him to teach at their "prestigious/ progressive/ open minded" institutions.
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Jan 26, 2011 at 07:22 PM Chaya Says:Report as Inappropriate
Thank you Assemblyman Hikind for the great job and all the great work you do for me and Klal Yisroel!!! Mitzvah man you are!
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Jan 26, 2011 at 07:25 PM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
“ Excellent news on an otherwise nasty weather day. ”
Everything Hashem does is good.
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Jan 26, 2011 at 08:10 PM meir Says:Report as Inappropriate
What will you do when they boycott pro Jewish professors? This is a dangerous precedent
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Jan 26, 2011 at 08:24 PM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
You have always stuck up for the right causes and for the little guy. Keep up the good work. Fortunately this yo yo is dumb enough to have actually published his anti semetic dribble. How many of these professors have the same radical opinions but as a business matter don't publish. If you wouldn't have gotten rid of him, before long he gets tenure and he is in for life as a prof.
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Jan 26, 2011 at 08:44 PM ProminantLawyer Says:Report as Inappropriate
Dov...fantastic....now get started to remove those hazardus byke lanes.
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Jan 26, 2011 at 09:28 PM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
Now, if only Dov Hikind could only do something about Patrick Buchanan, an anti-semite (seen on MSNBC, and in print), for many years. Buchanan almost plotzed when he realized that three Jews would be on the U.S. Supreme Court. He protested that "one third of the Supreme Court would be Jewish".
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Jan 26, 2011 at 09:43 PM walkinsilence Says:Report as Inappropriate
Taking away the right of freedom of speech from one person makes everyone vulnerable. What was gained by this action? My answer to this question would not be printed here.
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Jan 26, 2011 at 10:12 PM curious Says:Report as Inappropriate
“ Taking away the right of freedom of speech from one person makes everyone vulnerable. What was gained by this action? My answer to this question would not be printed here. ”
He can say what he wants but does not deserve a high paid soap box to spew his venom. Only morons consider this a question of free speech.
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Jan 26, 2011 at 10:25 PM schwartzi Says:Report as Inappropriate
“ This is the best thing that could have happened to this oisvorf. Instead of being let go because he's a lousy teacher, attention has been called to his radical ideologies. He is now a martyr. Now Columbia, NYU, Harvard, Yale, Princeton etc. will be knocking down his doors trying to get him to teach at their "prestigious/ progressive/ open minded" institutions. ”
No, the best thing this low life "Prof." . Overton could do to serve his nation, and the palestinian struggle,is to become a Shahid himself. At least it would give some purpose to his useless life on this planet. And be an inspiration to his people,and his admirers.
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Jan 26, 2011 at 10:41 PM Boochie Says:Report as Inappropriate
I didn't think his letter was going to do any good - look at that
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Jan 26, 2011 at 10:43 PM schwartzi Says:Report as Inappropriate
The best thing for him,and as an inspiration to his students, and the palestinians, is to become a Shahid himself.
He would do everyone a big favor,and go out with a blast.
It would give his life (less) life some meaning,
and he would definitely help in the "struggle"
shem reshaim yirkov.
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Jan 26, 2011 at 10:58 PM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
“ Taking away the right of freedom of speech from one person makes everyone vulnerable. What was gained by this action? My answer to this question would not be printed here. ”
Yes, there is a right to free speech but not when it incites and avocates violence against a certain group of people.
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Jan 26, 2011 at 11:21 PM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
“ Taking away the right of freedom of speech from one person makes everyone vulnerable. What was gained by this action? My answer to this question would not be printed here. ”
Not all types of speech is protected by the Constitution!!
I am sure his lectures could easily incite a riot and could be deemed "fighting words" or possibly "hate speech." It also was not too difficult for them to let him go since he was merely an adjunct and did not have tenure.
Brooklyn College was not required to provide him with a platform to spread his one-sided propaganda.
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Jan 27, 2011 at 06:32 AM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
In order to have freedom of speech under the Constitution I guess you need first to get approval from Dov Hikind. I hope the case goes to the Supreme Court.
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Jan 27, 2011 at 07:59 AM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
This doesn't mean the problem is solved. He will still have his followers and audience. What's going on in academia today is just plain irrational antisemitism that's been around for thousands of years. No matter how many professors are fired, how many marches people go on, or how many ads in the NY Times, it will never change. Jews don't belong in NY pretending that the firing of the professor will make a difference. They belong in Israel where they can make a difference and change the world.
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Jan 27, 2011 at 08:37 AM clear-thinker Says:Report as Inappropriate
“ This is the best thing that could have happened to this oisvorf. Instead of being let go because he's a lousy teacher, attention has been called to his radical ideologies. He is now a martyr. Now Columbia, NYU, Harvard, Yale, Princeton etc. will be knocking down his doors trying to get him to teach at their "prestigious/ progressive/ open minded" institutions. ”
At least it will not be your tax dollars paying for his hate.
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Jan 27, 2011 at 09:47 AM kalman1 Says:Report as Inappropriate
“ Taking away the right of freedom of speech from one person makes everyone vulnerable. What was gained by this action? My answer to this question would not be printed here. ”
The right to free speech also gives you th right to promote a ridiculous argument, which you seemed to have done. Of course this individual has the right to free speech and promote his ideas. But, so do I, so do you , and so does Mr. Hikind. Mr. Hikind also has the right to promote his ideas that this professor should be fired. Fortunately, Brooklyn College decided to follow the ideas expressed by Mr. Hikind.
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Jan 27, 2011 at 12:24 PM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
“ In order to have freedom of speech under the Constitution I guess you need first to get approval from Dov Hikind. I hope the case goes to the Supreme Court. ”
Kudos to Dov but this issue is more complex and larger in scope than Dov's letter.
Brooklyn College had chosen a very anti-Israel book as required reading for incoming Freshmen. Furthermore, Brooklyn College has experienced anti-Israel demonstrations on campus, i.e. mock checkpoints.
Enough is enough!!!!
Given his views, it would be irresponsible for Brooklyn College to allow this radical Professor to put its large Jewish student body further at risk !!!