Did she hear it right?

[szh]

... or is it all too easy to only hear what you want to hear sometimes?

Unfortunately, interpretation problem exists even in the written word, but spoken words are all too easy to be misheard or misspoken, I think!

Secondly, I don't agree with being PC to the point where nothing can ever be said on certain topics. Of course, the topic is sensitive, but worthy of specific attention to make sure that the issue is not forgotten or allowed to happen again.

http://newsfeed.time.com/2011/09/15/con ... i-semitic/

Note: this is NOT a religious discussion, so please frame your posts appropriately.

Z

[Encryptshun]

I find it interesting that the writer of the article seemingly made no attempt to interview any of the other students -- especially since she used the phrase "by myself and others".

Seems like the whole "he didn't give the proper context" argument would be pretty easy to debunk by just a reporting doing what reporters do.

[IBCoupe]

I don't see what this has to do with political correctness. Sounds like she wasn't paying attention in class and got stupid.

[n00b240]

She created quite the scene. Even groups and the press went to stand by this woman. Clearly looking for a quick story, when the facts unraveled, they sided with the professor. Reminds me of those folk stories about the boy who cried wolf, and when the wolf came nobody believed the boy. Yet even so, she continues to voice her concern as she still believes the professor is "talkin smack." The press continues to ridicule her as a "confused student."

I think that, the bigger issue is the reactionary nature of the press and groups, with the finger pointing and accusations without investigation.

[szh]

I don't see what this has to do with political correctness.

Maybe I am reading too much into these words purported to the student? See the following:

“The words, ‘Jews should be sterilized' still came out of his mouth, so regardless of the context I still think that's pretty serious,” Grunfeld said. She also has doubts that her professor is even Jewish.

“Whether he is or is not, no one will know,” she concluded. “Maybe he thought because he is Jewish he can talk smack about other Jews.”

The context was a class talking about specifically about the problems with that issue. Can they not be discussed in that case?

I am inferring that this is what Grunfeld is asking for ... If not, then I will stand corrected on that point.

Z

[n00b240]

I had to read this fragment several times:

....was providing examples of unacceptable and dangerous opinions, citing “All Jews should be sterilized” as a belief that is deplorable.

It seems like the professor was citing examples of unacceptable opinions, including the one the girl has beef with as deplorable. She clearly wasn't paying attention, yes those words came out of his mouth, but that phrase was the only thing she heard. She didn't hear the part about him talking about perhaps other phrases, and him ending with these beliefs are deplorable. She completely missed the context and cried wolf.

So yes, when talking about some nasty topics, you might come across some nasty things to say, its all about context, and Grunfield seems to be asking for a watered down education of said topic. History is full of unfavorable things. But what good is it to cut out all the unfavorable, in favor of PC

[mattblancarte]

I don't see what this has to do with political correctness. Sounds like she wasn't paying attention in class and got stupid.

This is all.

In regards to whether or not those words should be uttered, regardless of context? The girl repeated them herself several times to a much larger audience. Actually, two slaps for her.

What is the deal with the advocacy group that didn't even attempt to speak with the teacher before lambasting him in the media? Talk about a knee-jerk reaction...

[IBCoupe]

Maybe I am reading too much into these words purported to the student?

You are. You're quoting a ditz. She thinks her professor is a secret Muslim.

WHER BIRTH CERTIFICATE JOHNSTON WHER

Oh, wait. Pardon me:

WHER FORESKIN JOHNSTON WHER