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04-20-2007, 08:05 PM
From the article --
Military recruiters backed out of next week’s University of California, Santa Cruz, job fair in part because of the hostile atmosphere created by anti-war activists.
“We hope that they’ve finally given up on UC Santa Cruz,” Students Against War member Alex Jabbari said.
Army recruiter Sgt. 1st Class Ray Ward said his superiors told him Thursday that the recruiting appearance was canceled because recruiting at UC Santa Cruz “wasn’t worth their time” due to the hostile atmosphere.
The Marine recruiting office said it would not be attending due to an overbooked schedule.
“From a university perspective, it’s sad and unfortunate that we haven’t been able to allow a space where guests can come, including the military, and where students can protest in a way that allows others to have their voice,” said Jean Marie Scott, vice chancellor of student affairs.
At what point does one's freedom of speech and freedom to assemble come in question? Where is the line drawn when others no longer feel safe? Should the recruiters have left? Should the university have done more to provide a place to protest, but also a place for those interested in what the recruiters had to say?
Article: http://www.armytimes.com/news/2007/04/ap_santacruz_militaryrecruiters_070420/
This board is for discussion on the events at UCal's job fair and related topics.
Military recruiters backed out of next week’s University of California, Santa Cruz, job fair in part because of the hostile atmosphere created by anti-war activists.
“We hope that they’ve finally given up on UC Santa Cruz,” Students Against War member Alex Jabbari said.
Army recruiter Sgt. 1st Class Ray Ward said his superiors told him Thursday that the recruiting appearance was canceled because recruiting at UC Santa Cruz “wasn’t worth their time” due to the hostile atmosphere.
The Marine recruiting office said it would not be attending due to an overbooked schedule.
“From a university perspective, it’s sad and unfortunate that we haven’t been able to allow a space where guests can come, including the military, and where students can protest in a way that allows others to have their voice,” said Jean Marie Scott, vice chancellor of student affairs.
At what point does one's freedom of speech and freedom to assemble come in question? Where is the line drawn when others no longer feel safe? Should the recruiters have left? Should the university have done more to provide a place to protest, but also a place for those interested in what the recruiters had to say?
Article: http://www.armytimes.com/news/2007/04/ap_santacruz_militaryrecruiters_070420/
This board is for discussion on the events at UCal's job fair and related topics.