UO Statement On Insurgent
The WorldNetDaily story Ian pointed to has been updated with a quote from an unnamed Frohn-spokesman:
I share your concern about the offensive nature of the content contained within the [Insurgent].
I understand why it may seem as if the University should have prevented publication or should take some action against those responsible for the publication. The Student Insurgent is not owned, controlled or published by the University of Oregon and is funded with student fees. Therefore, the University cannot exercise editorial control over its content.
The best response to offensive speech often is more speech. … I am strongly opposed to speech that makes individuals feel that they or their beliefs are unwelcome or belittled, and I can assure you I will use all permissible means to respond to publications such as the recent Insurgent.
Well, at least nobody had to issue thinly veiled threats of legal action to get a quote out of them this time. That’s progress, right?
UPDATE by Ian: The Register-Guard also has a story concerning the images in today’s paper.
