Comments on: College Republicans: Irresponsible Again

By: Melissa Winchester

Melissa Winchester — Thu, 24 Oct 2013 21:32:03 +0000

Rebecca, this piece did not classify O’Keefe’s opinions as ‘hate speech’ – you are the only one who has used that term. And I think they pretty effectively explained why they think he’s a bad choice. Exactly what do you think needs to be explained further? And I would say they strongly supported free speech in this piece. You should go back and read it again.

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 24 Oct 2013 18:00:36 +0000

“We stand strongly with the principles of free speech”
“Our goal is not to disenfranchise students from going to the speaking engagement”

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Thu, 24 Oct 2013 16:08:36 +0000

I understand that it is uncomfortable to entertain the opinions of people who do not share your values, but that is what free speech means. If you consider O’Keefe’s opinions as hate speech, you owe your readers an explanation as to why. Otherwise, invoke your stated respect for free speech.

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 24 Oct 2013 04:13:28 +0000

Due to a filing error, the College Democrats were given a budget of $30. A week after the discovery of the error (late April), a subsequent budget request was made for the proper amount. The budget committee went into Fall ’13 with roughly $8,000 to distribute and many clubs were in the same situation as the College Dems. So rather than taking a large majority of that funding, the College Dems withdrew their proposal for more funds so other clubs receive a larger amount of the leftover pool. I’d be happy to discuss the specifics so long as the facts are correct.
-Mike Billotti

By: Jim Nasium

Jim Nasium — Thu, 24 Oct 2013 02:13:08 +0000

“Financial responsibility” is in question? This comes from the club that has exactly $0 of funds for their club. If the College Democrats are so concerned with who the College Republicans bring to campus, then perhaps they should get some money of their own and bring a speaker. In addition, as an academic as we all are at Fordham, I believe that the more controversial of a speaker the better. Controversy sparks some of the greatest innovation man has had. And remember, there is a Q&A portion to every speaking event, so utilize it well.