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Fem. Studies Prof Accused of Assaulting Teen Prolife Demonstrator[W:12, 85, 357]

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From The College Fix:

SANTA BARBARA – A department of feminist studies professor has been accused of going berserk after coming across a campus prolife demonstration that used extremely graphic displays, leading a small mob of students to chant “tear down the sign” before grabbing one of the signs, storming off with it, then allegedly engaging in an altercation with a 16-year-old prolife protestor who had followed the educator to retrieve it. Feminist Studies Professor Accused of Assaulting Teenage Prolife Demonstrator

According to the article, some UCSB students are upset that "groups [of protestors] are threatening the well-being of students, yet nothing is being done. We should not feel unsafe on our own campus. These acts of shaming and violence are beyond unacceptable, and in no case have these groups warned the student body before showing such images on campus.”

I am very much opposed to the display of graphic images--they're gratuitous, and those happening to walk past the photo/poster displays may find them shocking. Children definitely shouldn't be exposed to them. Perhaps some compromise can be reached, one through which the protestors don't put these horrific images on public display. But I don't believe for even a second that the complaining UCSB students feel unsafe on their own campus. What hanky-clutching crap.

As for the prof, she appears to be hoist by her own irrational behavior. :3oops:
 
re: Fem. Studies Prof Accused of Assaulting Teen Prolife Demonstrator[W:12]

This will explain much of the problem. Our tax dollars at work:

"The professor at the heart of the controversy is Mireille Miller-Young, an associate professor whose area of emphasis is black cultural studies, pornography and sex work, according to her web page."
 
re: Fem. Studies Prof Accused of Assaulting Teen Prolife Demonstrator[W:12]

From The College Fix:

SANTA BARBARA – A department of feminist studies professor has been accused of going berserk after coming across a campus prolife demonstration that used extremely graphic displays, leading a small mob of students to chant “tear down the sign” before grabbing one of the signs, storming off with it, then allegedly engaging in an altercation with a 16-year-old prolife protestor who had followed the educator to retrieve it. Feminist Studies Professor Accused of Assaulting Teenage Prolife Demonstrator

According to the article, some UCSB students are upset that "groups [of protestors] are threatening the well-being of students, yet nothing is being done. We should not feel unsafe on our own campus. These acts of shaming and violence are beyond unacceptable, and in no case have these groups warned the student body before showing such images on campus.”

I am very much opposed to the display of graphic images--they're gratuitous, and those happening to walk past the photo/poster displays may find them shocking. Children definitely shouldn't be exposed to them. Perhaps some compromise can be reached, one through which the protestors don't put these horrific images on public display. But I don't believe for even a second that the complaining UCSB students feel unsafe on their own campus. What hanky-clutching crap.

As for the prof, she appears to be hoist by her own irrational behavior. :3oops:

I don't know what kind of pictures they used, but perhaps they should use more like this one:

A 21-week "fetus" reaching for contact while having in-utero surgery for spina bifida. History or Hoax Campaign | Hand of Hope The Story Behind The Picture
 
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re: Fem. Studies Prof Accused of Assaulting Teen Prolife Demonstrator[W:12]

From The College Fix:

SANTA BARBARA – A department of feminist studies professor has been accused of going berserk after coming across a campus prolife demonstration that used extremely graphic displays, leading a small mob of students to chant “tear down the sign” before grabbing one of the signs, storming off with it, then allegedly engaging in an altercation with a 16-year-old prolife protestor who had followed the educator to retrieve it. Feminist Studies Professor Accused of Assaulting Teenage Prolife Demonstrator

According to the article, some UCSB students are upset that "groups [of protestors] are threatening the well-being of students, yet nothing is being done. We should not feel unsafe on our own campus. These acts of shaming and violence are beyond unacceptable, and in no case have these groups warned the student body before showing such images on campus.”

I am very much opposed to the display of graphic images--they're gratuitous, and those happening to walk past the photo/poster displays may find them shocking. Children definitely shouldn't be exposed to them. Perhaps some compromise can be reached, one through which the protestors don't put these horrific images on public display. But I don't believe for even a second that the complaining UCSB students feel unsafe on their own campus. What hanky-clutching crap.

As for the prof, she appears to be hoist by her own irrational behavior. :3oops:

Sometimes 'graphic' is the only way to reach these ladies especially after being thoroughly brainwashed by the feminist profs.

IIRC these pro-life type demos happen on a regular basis across the country. First time I've heard of any violence or freaking out going on.
 
re: Fem. Studies Prof Accused of Assaulting Teen Prolife Demonstrator[W:12]

Feminist studies... really... how stupid do you have to be?
 
re: Fem. Studies Prof Accused of Assaulting Teen Prolife Demonstrator[W:12]

Sometimes 'graphic' is the only way to reach these ladies especially after being thoroughly brainwashed by the feminist profs.

IIRC these pro-life type demos happen on a regular basis across the country. First time I've heard of any violence or freaking out going on.

No, I can't agree. I remember ten+ years ago the California controversy about graphic billboards. There really are folks with delicate sensibilities, and you don't want someone to be sickened or so upset that he/she has a heart attack.

And you surely don't little kids to be exposed to graphic images. And that's the thing--some college students are married and walk all over campuses with their kids.

Practically speaking, it's not a sound rhetorical strategy either. You may so mightily offend those who are ambivalent that you will dissuade them from seeing your POV.
 
re: Fem. Studies Prof Accused of Assaulting Teen Prolife Demonstrator[W:12]

This will explain much of the problem. Our tax dollars at work:

"The professor at the heart of the controversy is Mireille Miller-Young, an associate professor whose area of emphasis is black cultural studies, pornography and sex work, according to her web page."

Dang, as a Black woman, she should be appalled at the number of Black abortions in this country, telling her young students about the horror.
 
re: Fem. Studies Prof Accused of Assaulting Teen Prolife Demonstrator[W:12]

Hoist on her own petard. Want to bet this professor has liberally used her right to protest on college campus many times? Also, chances are good she's done her own share of offensive sloganing and signage. Assault charges are no joke and she's on the hook for them, just as she would scream bloody murder if the shoe were on the other foot and her attacker had balked at the charges.
 
re: Fem. Studies Prof Accused of Assaulting Teen Prolife Demonstrator[W:12]

Dang, as a Black woman, she should be appalled at the number of Black abortions in this country, telling her young students about the horror.

Yeah...if only she had a white guy like you educating her.
 
re: Fem. Studies Prof Accused of Assaulting Teen Prolife Demonstrator[W:12]

No, I can't agree. I remember ten+ years ago the California controversy about graphic billboards. There really are folks with delicate sensibilities, and you don't want someone to be sickened or so upset that he/she has a heart attack.

And you surely don't little kids to be exposed to graphic images. And that's the thing--some college students are married and walk all over campuses with their kids.

Practically speaking, it's not a sound rhetorical strategy either. You may so mightily offend those who are ambivalent that you will dissuade them from seeing your POV.

I understand your POV but, I would like to see some statistics that show how these demos affect these young women. There's quite a bit more propaganda coming from the pro-choice side that elicits violence and vandalism as a way to counter protest.
 
re: Fem. Studies Prof Accused of Assaulting Teen Prolife Demonstrator[W:12]

Yeah...if only she had a white guy like you educating her.

Go back to eating your Ramen and quit being classless.
 
re: Fem. Studies Prof Accused of Assaulting Teen Prolife Demonstrator[W:12]

Moderator's Warning:
Cut out the personal stuff, or you will be ejected from the thread.
 
Re: Fem. Studies Prof Accused of Assaulting Teen Prolife Demonstrator[W:12]

Feminist studies... really... how stupid do you have to be?

I believe Mireille Miller-Young's Master's and doctorate are in American History. Her interests are pretty "contemporary," and some might say "opportunistic," and her gig's in Women's Studies, also interesting. Here's an abstract of one of her pubs that may give you an idea of what her foci/focuses, if you prefer, are: Project MUSE - Hip-Hop Honeys and Da Hustlaz: Black Sexualities in the New Hip-Hop Pornography

Dr. Miller-Young's inability to control herself and act like a grownup in the cited situation are a reflection of her immaturity and/or anger problems rather than of her intelligence, per se.
 
Re: Fem. Studies Prof Accused of Assaulting Teen Prolife Demonstrator[W:12]

She should have taken the concervative rout, and threatened to throw them off the ****ing balcony.
 
Re: Fem. Studies Prof Accused of Assaulting Teen Prolife Demonstrator[W:12]

I don't agree with violence on either side.
 
Re: Fem. Studies Prof Accused of Assaulting Teen Prolife Demonstrator[W:12]

I don't know what kind of pictures they used, but perhaps they should use more like this one:



A 21-week "fetus" reaching for contact while having in-utero surgery for spina bifida. History or Hoax Campaign | Hand of Hope The Story Behind The Picture

Actually the fetus and mother were under anesthesia and were unable to move so the fetus did not reach for the doctors hand.

When the doctor was finishing with the surgery the hand of the fetus fell out of the womb and the doctor gently lifted it to replace it in the womb.

It is still an amazing photo.
 
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Re: Fem. Studies Prof Accused of Assaulting Teen Prolife Demonstrator[W:12]

I understand your POV but, I would like to see some statistics that show how these demos affect these young women. There's quite a bit more propaganda coming from the pro-choice side that elicits violence and vandalism as a way to counter protest.

Sure, encourage more stupid weak women to have babies and attempt to raise them.....got yer wallet open? Keep it open.....those babies tend to remain burdens on the taxpayers more than 18 yrs......they have higher rates of not finishing high school, lower rates of entering college, higher rates of abuse, higher rates of juvenile delinquency and then later...crime and prison.

And yes...this is my conservative side....I am completely against the emotional blackmail and treating women like 5 yr olds...that shows a huge societal disrespect...but I dont have tons of respect for women that 'accidentally' get pregnant or ones that are so easily manipulated.

I certainly prefer they DONT raise a child until they are actually prepared, mentally and financially.
 
Re: Fem. Studies Prof Accused of Assaulting Teen Prolife Demonstrator[W:12]

I understand your POV but, I would like to see some statistics that show how these demos affect these young women. There's quite a bit more propaganda coming from the pro-choice side that elicits violence and vandalism as a way to counter protest.

I'm not clear on who you mean by "these young women." The protesting students (the one who was allegedly assaulted is only 16) or female college students in general who happened to have been on campus and to have seen the graphic images?
 
Re: Fem. Studies Prof Accused of Assaulting Teen Prolife Demonstrator[W:12]

I'ts bad enough that these abortion banners continue to attack UCSB students, but now they're attacking the teachers too?

They have no shame
 
Re: Fem. Studies Prof Accused of Assaulting Teen Prolife Demonstrator[W:12]

It's a professor who's accused of assaulting a 16-year old.
 
Re: Fem. Studies Prof Accused of Assaulting Teen Prolife Demonstrator[W:12]

From The College Fix:

SANTA BARBARA – A department of feminist studies professor has been accused of going berserk after coming across a campus prolife demonstration that used extremely graphic displays, leading a small mob of students to chant “tear down the sign” before grabbing one of the signs, storming off with it, then allegedly engaging in an altercation with a 16-year-old prolife protestor who had followed the educator to retrieve it. Feminist Studies Professor Accused of Assaulting Teenage Prolife Demonstrator

According to the article, some UCSB students are upset that "groups [of protestors] are threatening the well-being of students, yet nothing is being done. We should not feel unsafe on our own campus. These acts of shaming and violence are beyond unacceptable, and in no case have these groups warned the student body before showing such images on campus.”

I am very much opposed to the display of graphic images--they're gratuitous, and those happening to walk past the photo/poster displays may find them shocking. Children definitely shouldn't be exposed to them. Perhaps some compromise can be reached, one through which the protestors don't put these horrific images on public display. But I don't believe for even a second that the complaining UCSB students feel unsafe on their own campus. What hanky-clutching crap.

As for the prof, she appears to be hoist by her own irrational behavior. :3oops:

Now - if they went with "extremely graphic displays" during sex education then maybe we'd have less unplanned pregnancies overall - thus less abortions, etc.
 
Re: Fem. Studies Prof Accused of Assaulting Teen Prolife Demonstrator[W:12]

I understand your POV but, I would like to see some statistics that show how these demos affect these young women. There's quite a bit more propaganda coming from the pro-choice side that elicits violence and vandalism as a way to counter protest.

I don't see how the pro-choice side could elicit more violence and vandalism from its followers than has been exhibited by the pro-lifers who have bombed clinics and murdered a doctor in attendance at his church.
 
Re: Fem. Studies Prof Accused of Assaulting Teen Prolife Demonstrator[W:12]

I'm not clear on who you mean by "these young women." The protesting students (the one who was allegedly assaulted is only 16) or female college students in general who happened to have been on campus and to have seen the graphic images?

Yes, I noticed the age. Why is a 16-year-old protesting on a college campus? Of course, there are some 16-year-olds who can attend college because they're so bright and ahead of their peers. But I suspect something strange here.

Frankly, I just found it disgusting that some minor of 16, who is undoubtedly being supported by his/her parents and is recognized by the government to be officially immature, was insulting adults responsibly attending school or work at their place of business. The contrast with "Occupy Wall Street" was interesting.

While Wall Street had divested a lot of those protesters of their responsible work by which they made their living, these college students/professors had done zilch to induce payback annoyance from this 16-year-old.
 
Re: Fem. Studies Prof Accused of Assaulting Teen Prolife Demonstrator[W:12]

Feminist studies... really... how stupid do you have to be?

Exactly! Why in the hell would a state university have something as ridiculous as "feminist studies"?

Try selling somebody 25 cents worth of "feminist studies" to anyone in the real world. You know, the world where people actually have to earn a living.
 
Re: Fem. Studies Prof Accused of Assaulting Teen Prolife Demonstrator[W:12]

Sure, encourage more stupid weak women to have babies and attempt to raise them.....got yer wallet open? Keep it open.....those babies tend to remain burdens on the taxpayers more than 18 yrs......they have higher rates of not finishing high school, lower rates of entering college, higher rates of abuse, higher rates of juvenile delinquency and then later...crime and prison.

And yes...this is my conservative side....I am completely against the emotional blackmail and treating women like 5 yr olds...that shows a huge societal disrespect...but I dont have tons of respect for women that 'accidentally' get pregnant or ones that are so easily manipulated.

I certainly prefer they DONT raise a child until they are actually prepared, mentally and financially.

I tend to side with the preciousness of life over the monetary expenditures.

BTW: I'm highly in favor of some sort of birth control for those who have no personal or moral responsibility. [ones that prevent the joining of the sperm and egg]
 
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