tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22328391.post4050926093785116291..comments2023-10-08T11:32:10.228-04:00Comments on The Western Right: "Queer students say harassment has increased"A.J.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11066306250335250019noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22328391.post-9899732968902192402007-12-04T13:07:00.000-05:002007-12-04T13:07:00.000-05:00I think the best way to solve this is with an old ...I think the best way to solve this is with an old school West Side Story rumble. In one corner: the Republicans, in the other: 20-25 annonymous victims who cry when someone doesn't like their rainbow bumper sticker.<BR/><BR/>-Kelly<BR/>I mean, annonymous Herald reader/danger to the world.wmuRepublicanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00023109435894902569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22328391.post-37911530086640353852007-12-03T13:29:00.000-05:002007-12-03T13:29:00.000-05:00I find that without solid statistics, this is noth...I find that without solid statistics, this is nothing more than a fluff piece to get people to feel bad for the gay community. If I say to a friend on campus "That's gay!" and a gay person overhears it, is that considered verbal abuse? Does OUTspoken keep track of these statistics in a manner that is consistent and has controls in place to avoid misleading stats? I mean let's say they have an increase of 20% in membership. If current harrassment levels exist, they should report an increase of 20% among their members. Just plain logic.<BR/><BR/>Also, how is the fact that this Walters knows of 20-25 people who have been assaulted constitute a story? On top of that, what is the ratio of verbal to physical assault? If this 1 case of physical assault with 20+ cases of verbal abuse? If it was closer to a 50/50 ratio, I think this story would have mentioned it. This story is nothing more than the Western Herald doing what the Western Herald does best: report on stories the staff cares about and not what might actually impact students. I see nothing on their website about the new business tax, despite the fact that that could effect a majority of students when they start looking for work.Dan Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00519048076998229138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22328391.post-88619884472702172212007-12-03T09:36:00.000-05:002007-12-03T09:36:00.000-05:00If you find that updated list let everyone know! ...If you find that updated list let everyone know! It'd be a public service.<BR/><BR/>--Nick<BR/>www.RightMichigan.comRightMichigan.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09225711215771842548noreply@blogger.com