DESPICABLE: Look What One University is Teaching About 9/11: DESPICABLE: Look What One University is Teaching About 9/11. Disgusting. Sadly, not all of us will be mourning the victims...

no propaganda please Loc: moon orbiting the third rock from the sun

DESPICABLE: Look What One University is Teaching About 9/11. Disgusting.

Sadly, not all of us will be mourning the victims of 9/11 and their families on the upcoming 16th anniversary of the attacks. Some college students will instead be encouraged to sympathize with terrorists.

Such is the case at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where students taking Professor Neel Ahuja’s English course, “Literature of 9/11,” will be served up a heavy dose of anti-Americanism. According to critics, this class does nothing more than push the ignorant notion that we deserved 9/11 as punishment for our “imperialism” (via Fox News).

The idea that America is somehow to blame for 9/11 isn’t a new one, but it was mostly kept to the fringes of faux-documentaries by liberals like Michael Moore. This is now no longer the case, as it seems parents sending their kids to UNC-Chapel Hill could literally be paying for political propaganda.

In a statement, the university went on defense, explaining that “part of the college experience is the opportunity to grow by learning about yourself and how you engage with and learn from those who have different points of view.” This is certainly true, but perhaps not of Prof. Ahuja’s class.

In fact, according to a review by The College Fix, the coursework appears to exclusively promote one point-of-view. They discovered that not a single reading assignment showed the perspective of 9/11’s victims, while there was plenty of room for titles like “Poems from Guantanamo: Detainees Speak”.

Not all students are happy with the professor’s tactics, either. In an online forum, one person, presumably a student, commented, “Portray yourself as a socialist who views USA as a horrible imperialist country squashing other countries- support illegal immigration and radical islam. Then you will get a easy A.” This was just one comment of many that quested the professor teaching style.

A look into the writings of Prof. Ahuja himself only seem to further confirm critics’ skepticism. His academic paper, “Abu Zubaydah and the Caterpillar,” firmly takes the side of Zubaydah — a detainee at Guantanamo Bay — and faults “U.S. imperialism” for the terrorist’s imprisonment. It shouldn’t be any surprise, then, that he’s teaching a class to push this narrative on students.

From a worldview standpoint, it’s unfathomable to think that anyone could sympathize with a terrorist over innocent people. The nearly 3,000 souls who lost their lives on that brisk September morning deserve a place of honor, and the attack itself should remind us daily that the world is dangerous. There are forces out there that only want one thing: Domination. Liberals like Prof. Ahuja would be wise to reflect upon this.

Getting back to the original point, however, the question about his literature class still remains. As things considered, how is the course not biased? One cannot simply take professor for his word – as he will just deny these allegations. But it would appear that his intentions are quite clear.

Unfortunately, the course, which is promoted as a way to learn different perspectives, leaves out the voices and experiences of 9/11 victims and their families. The irony here may be lost on UNC and Prof. Ahuja, but it isn’t lost on the rest of us.

If someone else has posted it and I missed it, then I appologize for the post, although repeating it is not a bad idea.

saltwind 78 Loc: Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

no, I had this kind of teacher when I was in college. Nobody believed them, but the course was fun. Why is a literature guy teaching history anyway? Un fortunately if the guy has tenure, I don't think he can be fired. Hopefully there are other professors that have opposite views, and the students can judge for themselves the truth.

no propaganda please wrote:

DESPICABLE: Look What One University is Teaching About 9/11. Disgusting.

Sadly, not all of us will be mourning the victims of 9/11 and their families on the upcoming 16th anniversary of the attacks. Some college students will instead be encouraged to sympathize with terrorists.

Such is the case at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where students taking Professor Neel Ahuja’s English course, “Literature of 9/11,” will be served up a heavy dose of anti-Americanism. According to critics, this class does nothing more than push the ignorant notion that we deserved 9/11 as punishment for our “imperialism” (via Fox News).

The idea that America is somehow to blame for 9/11 isn’t a new one, but it was mostly kept to the fringes of faux-documentaries by liberals like Michael Moore. This is now no longer the case, as it seems parents sending their kids to UNC-Chapel Hill could literally be paying for political propaganda.

In a statement, the university went on defense, explaining that “part of the college experience is the opportunity to grow by learning about yourself and how you engage with and learn from those who have different points of view.” This is certainly true, but perhaps not of Prof. Ahuja’s class.

In fact, according to a review by The College Fix, the coursework appears to exclusively promote one point-of-view. They discovered that not a single reading assignment showed the perspective of 9/11’s victims, while there was plenty of room for titles like “Poems from Guantanamo: Detainees Speak”.

Not all students are happy with the professor’s tactics, either. In an online forum, one person, presumably a student, commented, “Portray yourself as a socialist who views USA as a horrible imperialist country squashing other countries- support illegal immigration and radical islam. Then you will get a easy A.” This was just one comment of many that quested the professor teaching style.

A look into the writings of Prof. Ahuja himself only seem to further confirm critics’ skepticism. His academic paper, “Abu Zubaydah and the Caterpillar,” firmly takes the side of Zubaydah — a detainee at Guantanamo Bay — and faults “U.S. imperialism” for the terrorist’s imprisonment. It shouldn’t be any surprise, then, that he’s teaching a class to push this narrative on students.

From a worldview standpoint, it’s unfathomable to think that anyone could sympathize with a terrorist over innocent people. The nearly 3,000 souls who lost their lives on that brisk September morning deserve a place of honor, and the attack itself should remind us daily that the world is dangerous. There are forces out there that only want one thing: Domination. Liberals like Prof. Ahuja would be wise to reflect upon this.

Getting back to the original point, however, the question about his literature class still remains. As things considered, how is the course not biased? One cannot simply take professor for his word – as he will just deny these allegations. But it would appear that his intentions are quite clear.

Unfortunately, the course, which is promoted as a way to learn different perspectives, leaves out the voices and experiences of 9/11 victims and their families. The irony here may be lost on UNC and Prof. Ahuja, but it isn’t lost on the rest of us.

If someone else has posted it and I missed it, then I appologize for the post, although repeating it is not a bad idea.

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Dummy Boy Loc: Michigan

no propaganda please wrote:

DESPICABLE: Look What One University is Teaching About 9/11. Disgusting.

Sadly, not all of us will be mourning the victims of 9/11 and their families on the upcoming 16th anniversary of the attacks. Some college students will instead be encouraged to sympathize with terrorists.

Such is the case at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where students taking Professor Neel Ahuja’s English course, “Literature of 9/11,” will be served up a heavy dose of anti-Americanism. According to critics, this class does nothing more than push the ignorant notion that we deserved 9/11 as punishment for our “imperialism” (via Fox News).

The idea that America is somehow to blame for 9/11 isn’t a new one, but it was mostly kept to the fringes of faux-documentaries by liberals like Michael Moore. This is now no longer the case, as it seems parents sending their kids to UNC-Chapel Hill could literally be paying for political propaganda.

In a statement, the university went on defense, explaining that “part of the college experience is the opportunity to grow by learning about yourself and how you engage with and learn from those who have different points of view.” This is certainly true, but perhaps not of Prof. Ahuja’s class.

In fact, according to a review by The College Fix, the coursework appears to exclusively promote one point-of-view. They discovered that not a single reading assignment showed the perspective of 9/11’s victims, while there was plenty of room for titles like “Poems from Guantanamo: Detainees Speak”.

Not all students are happy with the professor’s tactics, either. In an online forum, one person, presumably a student, commented, “Portray yourself as a socialist who views USA as a horrible imperialist country squashing other countries- support illegal immigration and radical islam. Then you will get a easy A.” This was just one comment of many that quested the professor teaching style.

A look into the writings of Prof. Ahuja himself only seem to further confirm critics’ skepticism. His academic paper, “Abu Zubaydah and the Caterpillar,” firmly takes the side of Zubaydah — a detainee at Guantanamo Bay — and faults “U.S. imperialism” for the terrorist’s imprisonment. It shouldn’t be any surprise, then, that he’s teaching a class to push this narrative on students.

From a worldview standpoint, it’s unfathomable to think that anyone could sympathize with a terrorist over innocent people. The nearly 3,000 souls who lost their lives on that brisk September morning deserve a place of honor, and the attack itself should remind us daily that the world is dangerous. There are forces out there that only want one thing: Domination. Liberals like Prof. Ahuja would be wise to reflect upon this.

Getting back to the original point, however, the question about his literature class still remains. As things considered, how is the course not biased? One cannot simply take professor for his word – as he will just deny these allegations. But it would appear that his intentions are quite clear.

Unfortunately, the course, which is promoted as a way to learn different perspectives, leaves out the voices and experiences of 9/11 victims and their families. The irony here may be lost on UNC and Prof. Ahuja, but it isn’t lost on the rest of us.

If someone else has posted it and I missed it, then I appologize for the post, although repeating it is not a bad idea.

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Well, it seems like we can't trust any teachers, how 'bout this teacher that said it was unlawful to sit for the pledge of allegiance:

Juniors and seniors at Midland High School were given a presentation on the Pledge of Allegiance earlier this month, with a slide saying it's the law to stand during the pledge and stay silent during the moment of silence, KOSA reported.

“It's basically a law,” Seth Ortega told KOSA. “We need to stand to respect our country, and those who died.”

A 1943 Supreme Court ruling in West Virginia -- West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette -- protects students from having to say the pledge.

Lacy Sperry, executive director of communications for Midland ISD, told the Chronicle that the slide "was taken out of context" and that school administrators have addressed the issue.

"According to the Texas Education Code, Sec. 25.082, we are required to have students recite the U.S. pledge and the Texas pledge at least once a day, and we are required to have a moment of silence following the recitation of pledges," Sperry said via email. "As a protocol, we ask students to stand and remain standing. We honor any parental request for students to opt-out of the recitation of the pledge on any of our campuses."

According to the Texas Education Code, the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence is required from students daily. Students' parents or guardians can give written permission to have their children excluded.

A week after the controversy began, the Midland ISD released a second statement:

"Midland ISD received an inquiry from CBS 7 regarding a slide included in a PowerPoint presentation to Midland High School students this week. The information included in the slide if viewed out of context is confusing. However the slide was used as part of a presentation to students detailing the activities during the school day. Texas Law from the Texas Education Code - EDUC § 25.082. School Day; Pledges of Allegiance; Minute of Silence, requires the inclusion of the pledges and moment of silence during the school day. However it is not a mandate for every student. MISD policy includes provisions for parents to request their child be excluded from participating. Once again, nothing has changed. The PowerPoint slide was part of a presentation and described to the audience. Campus administrators have reviewed the slide and rearranged the text to ensure that no one else is confused by the contents of the slide."

Comments supporting and opposing the presentation could be found on KOSA’s Facebook page.

"This is pure propaganda. There is no law stating that you must stand for the pledge of allegiance. This is actually against your freedom of speech. I can choose to stand or not stand," Jayson Brown commented on KOSA’s Facebook page.

“You have the right to kneel but it's disrespectful to all the people who have died and suffered to give you that right,” Steve Benner said on Facebook..

"The pledge is a lovely patriotic poem, but is not embedded in our legal nor political systems at all except as a cultural expression of our love of country," Joanna Tousley-Escalante wrote.

jwg

If you have a problem saying the pledge or honoring our flag and our country - leave. It's that simple.

debeda

jwg wrote:

If you have a problem saying the pledge or honoring our flag and our country - leave. It's that simple.

👍👍👍

moldyoldy

jwg wrote:

If you have a problem saying the pledge or honoring our flag and our country - leave. It's that simple.

no propaganda please Loc: moon orbiting the third rock from the sun

Unfortunately, from your posts, it is very apparent that your idea of a better America is a full Marxist state.

debeda

no propaganda please wrote:

Unfortunately, from your posts, it is very apparent that your idea of a better America is a full Marxist state.

Well it's UNPOPULAR and declasse to be a patriotic American dontcha know.

Radiance3

no propaganda please wrote:

DESPICABLE: Look What One University is Teaching About 9/11. Disgusting.

Sadly, not all of us will be mourning the victims of 9/11 and their families on the upcoming 16th anniversary of the attacks. Some college students will instead be encouraged to sympathize with terrorists.

Such is the case at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where students taking Professor Neel Ahuja’s English course, “Literature of 9/11,” will be served up a heavy dose of anti-Americanism. According to critics, this class does nothing more than push the ignorant notion that we deserved 9/11 as punishment for our “imperialism” (via Fox News).

The idea that America is somehow to blame for 9/11 isn’t a new one, but it was mostly kept to the fringes of faux-documentaries by liberals like Michael Moore. This is now no longer the case, as it seems parents sending their kids to UNC-Chapel Hill could literally be paying for political propaganda.

In a statement, the university went on defense, explaining that “part of the college experience is the opportunity to grow by learning about yourself and how you engage with and learn from those who have different points of view.” This is certainly true, but perhaps not of Prof. Ahuja’s class.

In fact, according to a review by The College Fix, the coursework appears to exclusively promote one point-of-view. They discovered that not a single reading assignment showed the perspective of 9/11’s victims, while there was plenty of room for titles like “Poems from Guantanamo: Detainees Speak”.

Not all students are happy with the professor’s tactics, either. In an online forum, one person, presumably a student, commented, “Portray yourself as a socialist who views USA as a horrible imperialist country squashing other countries- support illegal immigration and radical islam. Then you will get a easy A.” This was just one comment of many that quested the professor teaching style.

A look into the writings of Prof. Ahuja himself only seem to further confirm critics’ skepticism. His academic paper, “Abu Zubaydah and the Caterpillar,” firmly takes the side of Zubaydah — a detainee at Guantanamo Bay — and faults “U.S. imperialism” for the terrorist’s imprisonment. It shouldn’t be any surprise, then, that he’s teaching a class to push this narrative on students.

From a worldview standpoint, it’s unfathomable to think that anyone could sympathize with a terrorist over innocent people. The nearly 3,000 souls who lost their lives on that brisk September morning deserve a place of honor, and the attack itself should remind us daily that the world is dangerous. There are forces out there that only want one thing: Domination. Liberals like Prof. Ahuja would be wise to reflect upon this.

Getting back to the original point, however, the question about his literature class still remains. As things considered, how is the course not biased? One cannot simply take professor for his word – as he will just deny these allegations. But it would appear that his intentions are quite clear.

Unfortunately, the course, which is promoted as a way to learn different perspectives, leaves out the voices and experiences of 9/11 victims and their families. The irony here may be lost on UNC and Prof. Ahuja, but it isn’t lost on the rest of us.

If someone else has posted it and I missed it, then I appologize for the post, although repeating it is not a bad idea.

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Neel Ahuja is a Muslim. Muslims are required to lie and deceive in order to achieve their objective. Anything of Muslims beware! They'll pretend at the beginning to be in your side. Then they swallow you once they are on top. They whole objective is conquest for their moon god, the god of Mohammad who created his theocratic ideology a combination of their belief, and claimed he is the true prophet. Prophet of his moon god, I'm sure.

America 1 Loc: South Miami

Where in the World are you going to have it better?
Showing respect for our flag and anthem seems to be the least you can do.
Respect seems to be lost on those that take a knee or sit.

okie don

The Flag we have been told from childhood to salute etc is a Military Warship flag, believe it or not.
The Nations ' peacetime' flag has red/whit vertical strips.
Here's a website that explains Flags some may find ' educational'. { If interested in TRUTH}
www.usaavsus.info
(:

America 1 Loc: South Miami

okie don wrote:

The Flag we have been told from childhood to salute etc is a Military Warship flag, believe it or not.
The Nations ' peacetime' flag has red/whit vertical strips.
Here's a website that explains Flags some may find ' educational'. { If interested in TRUTH}
www.usaavsus.info
(:

The Flag represents our men and women that have fought to give us liberty for one.
It also represents a free nation, your right to vote on election day and do something stupid if you wish.
Your right to peacefully protest.
Freedom of speech.
Need I go on?

moldyoldy

okie don wrote:

The Flag we have been told from childhood to salute etc is a Military Warship flag, believe it or not.
The Nations ' peacetime' flag has red/whit vertical strips.
Here's a website that explains Flags some may find ' educational'. { If interested in TRUTH}
www.usaavsus.info
(:

Bad link.