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# NameComments
1151 Samantha Thomas
1152 Anonymous
1153 Anonymous
1154 Chris Botto
1155 Anonymous
1156 Matthew Mentecky
1157 Lea Clark
1158 David MuellerTo charge these students so harshly, for their actions in a non-violent protest, makes a mockery of the reverence for non-violent civil disobedience that thrives in the classrooms of Penn State. Part of civil disobedience is accepting consequences, and these students were clearly aware of that, but that does not mean that the Penn State community must stand idly by while the University sees to the most harsh possible charges. This is not the way that a world class university behaves.
1159 Adam Zebelian
1160 Anonymous
1161 Anonymous
1162 Anonymous
1163 Kimberly Martinez
1164 Andrew MetzCome on, seriously? PSU had kids arrested over this? Lame.
1165 Todd Klein
1166 Rebecca Faulkner
1167 Anonymous
1168 Amala M. Abdur-Rahman"In Germany, they came first for the Communists, And I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a Communist; And then they came for the trade unionists, And I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a trade unionist; And then they came for the Jews, And I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a Jew; And then . . . they came for me . . . And by that time there was no one left to speak up." -Pastor Martin Neimoller
1169 Jesse Chronister
1170 Anonymous
1171 Crystal
1172 Anonymous
1173 AnonymousI could really care less where Penn State apparel is made. However, I am an advocate of civil liberties whether I agree with the expression of liberty or not.
1174 Cory Raupers
1175 Jeffrey SkakalskiFirst, I cannot believe that this school's administration would ignore the very troubling issues these protesters want addressed. Sweat shops should never be used to produce apparel with a Penn State logo. Second, the students were out of line by staying in the building after hours, but it does not warrant the dramatic fines and sanctions the school wants imposed.
1176 thomas w. adams III
1177 Terrence BurkeTo give them jail time for a sit in is ridiculous! They are fighting for civil rights and get arrested? Where is the dialogue? Where is the compassion?
1178 Emerson Steele
1179 Jean Eggen
1180 AnonymousJust not right
1181 Lisa Leicht
1182 Marie Mazz
1183 Staci Fincher
1184 Anonymous
1185 Staci Fincher
1186 Anonymous
1187 Kimberly Hamilton
1188 Josh MacelI think that these kids did inappropriate things, but in no way is it okay to press charges. If you cannot come to a compromise with these kids I'm not sure of your ability to operate a college. Also, there is no reason to buy sweatshop items if the clothes are in fact sweatshop items; people will buy shirts no matter what.
1189 Julia KrautAs an institution of higher learning, Penn State has a responsibility to call others to higher ethics and consciousness of human rights. Ignoring the protest of these students perpetuates the worst in humanity: a tendency to ignore our fellow human beings when they are in need. Penn State has a position of power to bring out the best in students, to educate and equip them to reach out to the needy and to give back to the global community. How are we missing this opportunity to be a positive influence on the world?
1190 MarilynnPenn State Alumni & Prof. Of Physical Science
1191 Bekah Dickstein
1192 Crystal Faggart
1193 Kelly Hayes
1194 Natalie Evans
1195 Robert MartinHow can we treat our own students like common criminals? The students charged lent their voice for those that have no voice. Those unselfish acts are a rare trait in our society. These students will likely be difference makers in their communities. Do we really want to hinder them with a criminal record? As a graduate student, I have the additional perspective of my own college experience. There needs to be a more open dialogue between the students and the University in the future. However, prosecuting these students is not the answer.
1196 john pendergast
1197 Shanna BowersoxI find it extremely sad and dis-heartening that a group of motivated individuals who were trying to make a difference were treated in such a way. What is our country coming to when citizens are not even allowed to exercise their rights granted by the Bill of Rights in the Constitution? Please end the punishment of peaceful protesters!
1198 Sarah Mollett
1199 Anonymous
1200 Regis . Kingera

 

Signatures | Total: 1,281