Law Students Speak Out

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   Name: Kathryn Maxwell on Nov 10, 2005

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   Name: Brad Boudreaux on Nov 10, 2005

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   Name: Peter Pohorelsky on Nov 10, 2005

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   Comments: I think the law center is completely shafting Jacob if they ask him to step down. What Jacob did was questionable, but he doesn't deserve this fiasco. This entire situation is ridiculous and it is BLSA and those who support their position in this matter who should be ashamed for putting all of us in the position they have.

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   Name: Andrew Stakelum on Nov 10, 2005

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   Name: Matthew Smitherman on Nov 10, 2005

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   Comments: I can barely believe this is even going on. It was a bad joke in poor taste, but it's simply not a big deal. He issued an apology and that should be MORE than sufficient. Not only should the administration stay out of it, Jacob should NOT even consider resigning.

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   Name: Noel Moreau on Nov 10, 2005

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   Name: Shelley Luke on Nov 10, 2005

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   Comments: I support Jacob 100%. He should not have to resign or be forced from a position that he has earned through student elections. BLSA is being completely irrational. Their recent actions of making a private matter public have not only tarnished the image of the Law Center, but have also created a divide in the student body. I am ashamed to know the true colors of some of my colleagues. I am embarrassed that our faculty has taken such an adverse position against a student. I am disgusted that the resonse of our chancellor consists of nothing more than empty threats and coercion. Please support Jacob. It was an innocent mistake that he has apologized profusely for. He has been punished enough. His future should not be ruined for something as silly as this and his character should not be called into question.

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   Name: Michael Hale on Nov 10, 2005

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   Name: Stephen Scullin on Nov 10, 2005

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    Name: Cristina Vastine on Nov 10, 2005

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    Name: Kevin Fontenot on Nov 10, 2005

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    Name: Whitney Ruddick on Nov 10, 2005

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    Name: George Bernard on Nov 10, 2005

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    Name: Katie Dampier on Nov 10, 2005

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    Name: Dusty Bickham on Nov 10, 2005

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    Comments: The SBA has elected not to impeach Mr. Gardner. Therefore, the student elected representatives have decided the issue. The administration needs to adhere to the autonomy of the SBA.

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    Name: Nathan Gaudet on Nov 10, 2005

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    Name: Shannon Christian on Nov 10, 2005

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    Name: Lauren Ledet on Nov 10, 2005

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    Name: Richie Haik on Nov 10, 2005

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    Name: Rebecca Hinton on Nov 10, 2005

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    Name: Darren Bender on Nov 10, 2005

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    Comments: The stereotypes were ethnic, not racial, though innately race related, inappropriate and offensive either way. However, the difference merits distinction: ethnicity is innately tied to history, whereas race is traditionally a biological concept. Thus, much as the offensiveness of Jacob's email is tied to history, so too should the value of Jacob's apology be considered in light of his history at the law center. Over the two plus years I have known him, this markedly publicized incident stands in isolation amongst the silent mass of benefits Jacob has provided the Law Center in various leadership roles. Presently, some are determined to decide Jacob

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    Name: Jeffrey Glasspool on Nov 10, 2005

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    Name: John Grand on Nov 10, 2005

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    Name: Brandi Sablatura on Nov 10, 2005

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    Name: Christopher Martin on Nov 10, 2005

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    Name: Ross Mouhot on Nov 10, 2005

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    Name: Cathy Landry on Nov 10, 2005

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    Name: Santi Parks on Nov 10, 2005

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    Name: Jessica Kesler on Nov 10, 2005

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    Name: Ben Woodruff on Nov 10, 2005

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    Name: Jonathan Pedersen on Nov 10, 2005

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    Comments: Jacob Gardner has publicly denounced his actions as being inappropriate. That alone speaks volumes as to his personal character and leadership capabilities. Many of our nation's greatest leaders have made mistakes far worse than Jacob's without offering a public apology or future plan of action as Jacob has done yet we allow(ed) them to remain in their respective elected offices.

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    Name: Nicole Iredale on Nov 10, 2005

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    Comments: Ridiculous.

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    Name: Rachael Schexnailder on Nov 11, 2005

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    Name: Joshua Barnhart on Nov 11, 2005

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    Name: Chris Broughton on Nov 11, 2005

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    Comments: Let's not forget that we are dealing with a fine human being here. For all the talk of sensitivity, Jacob's detractors don't care at all about how they are affecting someone's life, all for a bit of political hype. Jacob would do whatever he can to help a student in need, whether that student be black, white, mexican, nepalese, or pakistani. Let's be fair and realize that EVERYONE makes mistakes.

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    Name: Ben Langford on Nov 11, 2005

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    Comments: I feel that this is an attempt to destroy one man's career based on a simple and admittedly immature mistake...a "witch-hunt" if you will. I feel it is important to put things into perspective and openly discuss these issues as free-thinking and educated adults. Bringing the press into the picture and screaming "racism" at the drop of a hat only seeks to develop a further division between demographic groups at the law center. As a staunch defender of our First Amendment right to free speech, it seems as if some at our university believe that some forms of speech are more free than others. I also feel it is important to understand the difference between humor and true hatred. Without such an understanding, it would be very easy to label Richard Pryor as a "racist" or Mel Brooks as an "anti-semite." If that last sentence made no sense, I highly suggest to the reader that he (or she, to be politically correct) stop taking him(or her)self so seriously and enjoy one of the gifts that distinguishes the human race from the other beasts that roam this earth: the gift of laughter. Just remember...not everyone will laugh at the same jokes. Some may even be offended. There will always be a group that is overly-sensitive. That is no reason to try to attempt to destroy a man's career. If you don't believe me, just ask Lenny Bruce.

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    Name: Jonathan Johnson on Nov 11, 2005

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    Name: Ryan Loyacano on Nov 11, 2005

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    Name: Bonny Thompson on Nov 11, 2005

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    Name: Laurie Marien on Nov 11, 2005

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    Name: Katie Monroe on Nov 11, 2005

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    Name: Randall Hayes on Nov 11, 2005

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    Name: William Barousse on Nov 11, 2005

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    Comments: While Jacob's actions were undoubtedly insensitive and show and indicate a serious lapse in judgment, no one should be judged by their worst moments. Jacob has worked hard for several years and will continue to do so and should be given the opportunity to prove his commitment to the law school and its ENTIRE student body.

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    Name: Josh Clayton on Nov 11, 2005

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    Comments: Thank you, Jacob, for standing up to an administration far more concerned with its public image than its rational decisionmaking.

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    Name: Garrett Sanders on Nov 11, 2005

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    Name: Rachel Williams on Nov 11, 2005

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    Name: Robyn Hagan on Nov 11, 2005

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    Comments: While I respect the administration's concern in this matter, I believe that the SBA should be an autonomous body. For the administration to remove Jacob Gardner from his post would be an admission that the SBA is little more than a puppet organization. We, as students, elected Jacob Gardner. We should be the ones to decide his fate. Thank you, Robyn Hagan

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    Name: Cearley Fontenot on Nov 11, 2005

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    Name: Scott Patton on Nov 11, 2005

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    Name: Karen Stubbs on Nov 11, 2005

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    Comments: Former LSU law graduate

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