I generally disagree with everything you write, but this piece was very good. I say that as someone who supported Israel's recent action in Gaza, nationalism as a concept, and probably all sorts of ideas you find abhorrent. But I like the fact that you have some...old fashioned ideas about the liberal value of debate.
I hope you would say the same for those who think homosexuality is sinful, so-called "gay marriage" is a sham and should not be recognized by the State, etc. Indeed, in the future, I hope to read you coming to the defense of those like Brenden Eich who simply want to express their opinion via the political process.
I haven't even read a thing Professor Salaita wrote, but I take your word that he was simply being critical of Israel; I agree this should never be a firing offense. As someone who lives in Illinois, I will be contacting the University to show my support for the Professor.
Professor Cole,
I generally disagree with everything you write, but this piece was very good. I say that as someone who supported Israel's recent action in Gaza, nationalism as a concept, and probably all sorts of ideas you find abhorrent. But I like the fact that you have some...old fashioned ideas about the liberal value of debate.
I hope you would say the same for those who think homosexuality is sinful, so-called "gay marriage" is a sham and should not be recognized by the State, etc. Indeed, in the future, I hope to read you coming to the defense of those like Brenden Eich who simply want to express their opinion via the political process.
I haven't even read a thing Professor Salaita wrote, but I take your word that he was simply being critical of Israel; I agree this should never be a firing offense. As someone who lives in Illinois, I will be contacting the University to show my support for the Professor.