Archive for Thursday, December 1, 2005
Error of tact
December 1, 2005
Advertisement
To the editor:
It's easy to tell Paul Mirecki has been in an academic tower too long. I guess his department of religious studies doesn't offer "tact" or "respect" in its ethical curriculum. In sports jargon, Mirecki would be guilty of the classic "giving them bulletin board material." You can think it, but it's better if you don't write it. Thanks to the professor's weak and ill-disguised attempt at humor, these people have ammunition. Good job!
Dr. Robert F. Rauktis,
Lawrence
More like this
- Embattled KU professor has long history with religion 59 comments / December 10, 2005
- Postcard repudiates Mirecki's remarks 178 comments / December 16, 2005
- Support for prof 4 comments / November 27, 2005
- Intelligent design course canceled 217 comments / December 2, 2005
- Professor blasts KU, sheriff's investigation 152 comments / December 10, 2005
Top ads RSS
- Cleaning Technician Sun.-Thurs., eves. 2-3 hrs./day, $7.25-$8/hr. Apply at 939 ...
- Temporary Programmer Univ. of KS, Geological Survey Write function and ...
- Janitorial Position. Looking for someone with at least one year ...
- FUNERAL PLANNING ADVISORS An excellent career opportunity for men and ...
- RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community is currently accepting applications ...
Marketplace
Arts & Entertainment · Bars · Theatres · Restaurants · Coffeehouses · Libraries · Antiques · Services
- <strong>FINAL:</strong> KU gives highlight-reel performance in 103-45 exhibition win over Pitt. State November 10, 2009 · 8 comments
- Vote supported November 11, 2009 · 1 comment
- Blog: Dillons, Hyvee, And Checkers — I'Ve Shopped And Compared. See The Results. November 8, 2009 · 212 comments
- Blog: Being A Stripper: 10 Things I'Ve Learned So Far November 10, 2009 · 82 comments
- Parental duties November 10, 2009 · 66 comments
- Thanks to Moore November 10, 2009 · 67 comments
- Attorney for man who says he shot George Tiller won't present 'necessity' defense November 10, 2009 · 27 comments
- On the street: Did you watch 'Sesame Street' when you were a child? November 10, 2009 · 61 comments
- Patience November 9, 2009 · 8 comments
- Pressing need November 11, 2009 · 1 comment
- First blast on section of Kansas Turnpike river bridge scheduled for early Sunday afternoon November 10, 2009
- 'White Owl' held in jail in connection with protective order case November 9, 2009
- Business development taking shape November 10, 2009
- Season's greetings: Photographer’s book explores Kansas nature November 10, 2009
- Douglas County's Medical Reserve Corps shows its worth during H1N1 pandemic November 10, 2009
- Food Inc. documentary to be shown at KU November 10, 2009
- Cats are independent but trainable November 10, 2009
- <strong>FINAL:</strong> KU gives highlight-reel performance in 103-45 exhibition win over Pitt. State November 10, 2009
- New, legal, drug has law enforcement concerned — and it's already on a Lawrence store's shelves November 4, 2009
- Foodies will find delights along state’s path May 3, 2009
1 December 2005
at 12:40 p.m.
Permalink
DuQuesne (Anonymous) says…
This comment was removed by the site staff for violation of the usage agreement.
1 December 2005
at 12:44 p.m.
Suggest removal
Permalink
just_another_bozo_on_this_bus (Anonymous) says…
My only complaint with Mirecki is a) not realizing that his email to the listserve might be made public and/or b) apologizing for a reasonable reaction to the wackos pushing ID/creationism into public school science classrooms (and anywhere else they can.)
2 December 2005
at 7:44 a.m.
Suggest removal
Permalink
blessed3x (Anonymous) says…
DuQuesne,
Nice. What a classy person you must be. Your mother must be really proud.
Sheesh.
2 December 2005
at 8:47 a.m.
Suggest removal
Permalink
KayCee (Anonymous) says…
My, my, aren't these 'intellegent' comments.
“these annoying, whining, self-righteous fundies”.
“the wackos pushing ID/creationism”
Where does that put you in the rational, logical fact line?
2 December 2005
at 11:43 a.m.
Suggest removal
Permalink
DuQuesne (Anonymous) says…
Removed by staff ? Indeed!
I say again I get offended almost every day, and the sun still seems to rise and set at the predicted times.
I suppose “bite me” is more acceptable?
- Schuyler DuQuesne
2 December 2005
at 11:58 a.m.
Suggest removal
Permalink
DuQuesne (Anonymous) says…
I just read the Terms of Use Agreement, and I stand corrected. I'd say “chastised” but don't want to upset the spank freaks. (Oops! Did I almost do it again?)
I did, indeed, make what should be construed as a 'sexual' remark; I just thought it was too obscure to be understood by those at whom it was directed. It was, after all, meant as a metaphor; I'd never actually suggest such a thing to anyone who probably doesn't brush and floss regularly.
I apologize. I'm not sorry, but I apologize.
Sheesh.
-Schuyler DuQuesne
2 December 2005
at 12:01 p.m.
Suggest removal
Permalink
har_de_har_har (Anonymous) says…
DuQuesne, report to the Temple of Good Thought to receive punishment for your thoughtcrime.
2 December 2005
at 12:25 p.m.
Suggest removal
Permalink
DuQuesne (Anonymous) says…
I know. I know. I shouldn't be fearful. The goal isn't to destroy me, but to empty me out and fill me back up with love for BB. The Thought Police are my friends. And, I am grateful to the Ministry of Truth for the announcement that the weekly chocolate ration will be increased from 10 grams to 8.
Ah, Winston. We hardly knew ye.
-Schuyler DuQuesne