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Drexel students, community slanted left, not right
Academic environment at U. purports postmodernism, liberalism; neoliberalism and conservatives ignored
By: Cameron Wicks
Issue date: 3/4/05 Section: Ed-Op
Originally published: 3/3/05 at 11:57 PM EST
Last update: 3/4/05 at 12:00 AM EST
Originally published: 3/3/05 at 11:57 PM EST
Last update: 3/4/05 at 12:00 AM EST
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As for William Mulgrew's comments in The Free Republic, he was talking about TheFacebook.com as an unofficial indicator of where the student's loyalties lie. While the "Drexel Democrats" group boasts 88 members, the "Drexel Republicans" group crushes that, boasting 146 members.
Like most Democrats, I'm sure Mr. Levinson believes that Republicans are out of touch with the country. Maybe he should think about that.
Mr. Levinson also brings up the point that, the day before the debate between his group and mine, I considered canceling because I could not find a third member for our debate team. The debate was set for four o'clock on a Thursday afternoon, a time when many of our members were in class, and a time that was picked and set before the Republicans were asked to come to the table with input.
I also find it funny that Mr. Levinson attacks Dr. Papadakis for "going on about how Santorum's social security plan was amazing, and how much money he would have made if the plan were implemented in the past." He then ponders "if he's a Republican." It is very possible that Dr. Papadakis may have made more money had Social Security been privatized in the past, but what's wrong with that? I was unaware that the desire to make more money was something only Republicans had. It is the American dream to earn wealth so that one can live comfortably and provide for one's family. If the desire to earn money is simply a Republican notion, then Mr. Levinson's party is in a lot of trouble.
As for Levinson's claim that Drexel has a "political bias" to the right, I would like to stress the number of stories I heard, and the number of incidents I experienced, where anti-Republican comments were made in classes, and where pro-Bush, conservative students were attacked for their beliefs. I was told that George Bush was a racist, and that I belonged to a "fascist" party by a pair of professors. When another professor found out I supported Bush, his response was that the Bush administration ha caused untold pain and suffering. And I have yet to see Professor Robert Zaller or any other professor who writes in the Triangle speak favorably Mr. Bush or the Republican Party. I think Mr. Levinson needs to think about some of his statements.
As much as Mr. Levinson would have you believe, the Republican Party is alive and well at Drexel University. We have good numbers, and are steadily growing. We will continue our support for the President's agenda and ideas, especially Social Security reform.
We encourage all students with conservative viewpoints to speak up, join our group, and support our causes. They need not fear liberal professors or classmates any longer. We are here to act on their behalf, to defend them and to help fight for their beliefs and ideals.
As much as Levinson would love it, we're not going to be quiet and we're not going to disappear.
Cameron Wicks is a junior majoring in film and video. Mr. Wicks is the Chairman of the Drexel University College Republicans.
Like most Democrats, I'm sure Mr. Levinson believes that Republicans are out of touch with the country. Maybe he should think about that.
Mr. Levinson also brings up the point that, the day before the debate between his group and mine, I considered canceling because I could not find a third member for our debate team. The debate was set for four o'clock on a Thursday afternoon, a time when many of our members were in class, and a time that was picked and set before the Republicans were asked to come to the table with input.
I also find it funny that Mr. Levinson attacks Dr. Papadakis for "going on about how Santorum's social security plan was amazing, and how much money he would have made if the plan were implemented in the past." He then ponders "if he's a Republican." It is very possible that Dr. Papadakis may have made more money had Social Security been privatized in the past, but what's wrong with that? I was unaware that the desire to make more money was something only Republicans had. It is the American dream to earn wealth so that one can live comfortably and provide for one's family. If the desire to earn money is simply a Republican notion, then Mr. Levinson's party is in a lot of trouble.
As for Levinson's claim that Drexel has a "political bias" to the right, I would like to stress the number of stories I heard, and the number of incidents I experienced, where anti-Republican comments were made in classes, and where pro-Bush, conservative students were attacked for their beliefs. I was told that George Bush was a racist, and that I belonged to a "fascist" party by a pair of professors. When another professor found out I supported Bush, his response was that the Bush administration ha caused untold pain and suffering. And I have yet to see Professor Robert Zaller or any other professor who writes in the Triangle speak favorably Mr. Bush or the Republican Party. I think Mr. Levinson needs to think about some of his statements.
As much as Mr. Levinson would have you believe, the Republican Party is alive and well at Drexel University. We have good numbers, and are steadily growing. We will continue our support for the President's agenda and ideas, especially Social Security reform.
We encourage all students with conservative viewpoints to speak up, join our group, and support our causes. They need not fear liberal professors or classmates any longer. We are here to act on their behalf, to defend them and to help fight for their beliefs and ideals.
As much as Levinson would love it, we're not going to be quiet and we're not going to disappear.
Cameron Wicks is a junior majoring in film and video. Mr. Wicks is the Chairman of the Drexel University College Republicans.
bdl23
bdl23
posted 3/04/05 @ 6:04 PM EST
Cameron,
Firstly, I should probably remind you what a "coalition" is. Perhaps the Bush Administration's idea of one is what pervades in your mind. (Continued…)