Churchill brought to justice
On February 8, 2005, former University of Colorado Professor Ward Churchill said, "I do not work for the taxpayers of Colorado."
As written by Denver District Judge Larry Naves, he does per Article VIII of the Colorado state constitution, which provides for “Educational, reformatory, and penal institutions as the public good may require, shall be established and supported by the state, in such manner as may be prescribed by law.” Further, the section states that "the establishment, management, and abolition of the state institutions shall be subject to the control of the state, under the provisions of the constitution and such laws and regulations as the general assembly may provide."
Churchill, however, believes differently. Hiding behind the First Amendment, he claims that a government employee cannot be fired simply because of what they wrote or said, and to do so is severe violation of his right to free speech.
But Churchill is wrong. In a February 21, 2005, editorial for the Colorado Daily, I wrote, "We welcome Churchill's comments anywhere but on our dollar. And yes, it is about the money. Why should any student paying in or out-of-state tuition be subject to his blatant indoctrination?"
I stand behind those words.
As an outspoken critic of the Ward Churchill fiasco that has plagued my alma matter for the better part of four years, I am thrilled with the announcement that not only will Ward Churchill not be awarded a single dollar of money damages for wrongful termination, defamation, or First Amendment claims, but he will also be covering the bill for all the time and money he wasted from my school.
This semester I will paying almost $5000, including close to a grand in student fees, to attend CU-Boulder. I expect CU to hold up the judge's ruling and not a cent to go to this fraud, this academic impostor who has tarnished CU's reputation as a prodigious, world-class university and exposed it as a battleground for lunatics.
Ward, it appears what you have experienced before you is a case of chickens coming home to roost. May justice be praised.
As written by Denver District Judge Larry Naves, he does per Article VIII of the Colorado state constitution, which provides for “Educational, reformatory, and penal institutions as the public good may require, shall be established and supported by the state, in such manner as may be prescribed by law.” Further, the section states that "the establishment, management, and abolition of the state institutions shall be subject to the control of the state, under the provisions of the constitution and such laws and regulations as the general assembly may provide."
Churchill, however, believes differently. Hiding behind the First Amendment, he claims that a government employee cannot be fired simply because of what they wrote or said, and to do so is severe violation of his right to free speech.
But Churchill is wrong. In a February 21, 2005, editorial for the Colorado Daily, I wrote, "We welcome Churchill's comments anywhere but on our dollar. And yes, it is about the money. Why should any student paying in or out-of-state tuition be subject to his blatant indoctrination?"
I stand behind those words.
As an outspoken critic of the Ward Churchill fiasco that has plagued my alma matter for the better part of four years, I am thrilled with the announcement that not only will Ward Churchill not be awarded a single dollar of money damages for wrongful termination, defamation, or First Amendment claims, but he will also be covering the bill for all the time and money he wasted from my school.
This semester I will paying almost $5000, including close to a grand in student fees, to attend CU-Boulder. I expect CU to hold up the judge's ruling and not a cent to go to this fraud, this academic impostor who has tarnished CU's reputation as a prodigious, world-class university and exposed it as a battleground for lunatics.
Ward, it appears what you have experienced before you is a case of chickens coming home to roost. May justice be praised.
posted by Tobin Spratte at 10:55 AM
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