CC has disappointed me several times over the last few years. First, they obliterated the longest running football program west of the Mississippi using the Lehman shock and the ensuing financial crisis as an excuse. Now, while I agree inappropriate and distasteful, they are basically exiling someone for a snide comment. A scarlet letter of the 21st century. I may not be the biggest doner but as my only leverage against the speech and thought police from an institution I used to adore, you may be seeing me relinquish my 1874 Society giving status...
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Anonymous
10 years ago
It's just an opinion. Cool out guys
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Sam Toulmin
10 years ago
The administration seriously screwed up.
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Troy Benavidez
10 years ago
I hope the CC Administration will handle this more appropriately. Class of 89.
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Bruce Douglass
10 years ago
As an alumni, based on the information provided I do not condone the actions of these two individuals, however, freedom of speech is a " Right" and CC needs to honor that as much as the institution may disagree.
My donation for this year has been processed, pending the outcome of these two incidences may have implications going forward for any future donations
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Zach
10 years ago
As an alumni, I would like to express sincere disappointment with the schools actions pursuant to this matter. I look forward to explaining to the next student who calls me during dinner asking for donations that I will NOT be financially supporting the institution until this is resolved, and I will recommend the same to the large community of alums I see regularly.
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jonah
10 years ago
protect free speech!
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Ben Fredregill
10 years ago
am an alumnus, class 1986 and a Alumni Reunion Giving Committee member, 1996, 2006 and 2011.
I am embarrassed, disgusted and disappointed in the way this matter has been handled.
T Pryor should be reinstated immediately and his this matter should be retracted from his CC record.
I will also withhold any further financial support and cease volunteering for the Reunion Alumni Giving committee until Colorado College can demonstrate dealing with this matter in a way that befits an institution of Colorado College's "supposed" stature.
Ben Fredregill
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Jake
10 years ago
As a CC alum I'm pretty stunned at this display of censorship. The administration's actions have severely tarnished my respect for my alma mater.
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John Pryor
10 years ago
Stop Liberal bullying!
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Dean D. Nerad
10 years ago
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As an alumnus, this action as it has been publicized does not represent the school I attended and support.. Until some further resolution with reasonable due process is implemented, I am withholding any further financial support.
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peter j. vogt
10 years ago
I am an alum- '82. My son currently attends CC in class of '18.
I understand the administration's (and our collective) responsibility to confront hate speech. But Thad Pryor's youthful indiscretion does not rise to that level. I am also concerned that the protocol for adjudicating violations of the student code were not followed. I think it would be a miscarriage of justice if Pryor's suspension was allowed to stand.
Hate speech is an ugly blemish on our society. It must be condemned and fought. But free speech- playful, youthful, derogatory- must be defended. Colorado College must not bow to the precious winds of political correctness in attempt to keep the campus a "safe place". No place in America is safe that doesn't uphold our constitutional guarantees.
Please readmit Thad Pryor ASAP and expunge all charges from his record.
Thanks you,
Peter J. Vogt, '82
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Tyler Carson
10 years ago
I will be withholding donations from my alma mater on the grounds of unreasonable censorship.
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Andrew Hallahan
10 years ago
Beautifully and eloquently stated. I completely agree with Hendrickson and hope for the sake of Colorado College s reputation that major revisions are made to its free speech policy
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Will Richmond
10 years ago
Especially referencing a satirical post, free speech and due process should be upheld at CC. '15 Alum
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Duncan MacDougall
10 years ago
#FREELOU
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No justice, no peace
10 years ago
Free speech
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Audrey Koenig
10 years ago
I <3 U THAD THIS IS RIDICULOUS
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Anonymous
10 years ago
In defense of our freedom of expression at CC
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Arvid Rydahl
10 years ago
This entire situation is so stupid. This is a man's life being potentially ruined over a snide comment on an internet chat. I don't even see what business the university has policing that. My employer doesn't fire me for trolling youtube comments on my lunch break.
CC has disappointed me several times over the last few years. First, they obliterated the longest running football program west of the Mississippi using the Lehman shock and the ensuing financial crisis as an excuse. Now, while I agree inappropriate and distasteful, they are basically exiling someone for a snide comment. A scarlet letter of the 21st century. I may not be the biggest doner but as my only leverage against the speech and thought police from an institution I used to adore, you may be seeing me relinquish my 1874 Society giving status...
It's just an opinion. Cool out guys
The administration seriously screwed up.
I hope the CC Administration will handle this more appropriately. Class of 89.
As an alumni, based on the information provided I do not condone the actions of these two individuals, however, freedom of speech is a " Right" and CC needs to honor that as much as the institution may disagree. My donation for this year has been processed, pending the outcome of these two incidences may have implications going forward for any future donations
As an alumni, I would like to express sincere disappointment with the schools actions pursuant to this matter. I look forward to explaining to the next student who calls me during dinner asking for donations that I will NOT be financially supporting the institution until this is resolved, and I will recommend the same to the large community of alums I see regularly.
protect free speech!
am an alumnus, class 1986 and a Alumni Reunion Giving Committee member, 1996, 2006 and 2011. I am embarrassed, disgusted and disappointed in the way this matter has been handled. T Pryor should be reinstated immediately and his this matter should be retracted from his CC record. I will also withhold any further financial support and cease volunteering for the Reunion Alumni Giving committee until Colorado College can demonstrate dealing with this matter in a way that befits an institution of Colorado College's "supposed" stature. Ben Fredregill
As a CC alum I'm pretty stunned at this display of censorship. The administration's actions have severely tarnished my respect for my alma mater.
Stop Liberal bullying!
As an alumnus, this action as it has been publicized does not represent the school I attended and support.. Until some further resolution with reasonable due process is implemented, I am withholding any further financial support.
I am an alum- '82. My son currently attends CC in class of '18. I understand the administration's (and our collective) responsibility to confront hate speech. But Thad Pryor's youthful indiscretion does not rise to that level. I am also concerned that the protocol for adjudicating violations of the student code were not followed. I think it would be a miscarriage of justice if Pryor's suspension was allowed to stand. Hate speech is an ugly blemish on our society. It must be condemned and fought. But free speech- playful, youthful, derogatory- must be defended. Colorado College must not bow to the precious winds of political correctness in attempt to keep the campus a "safe place". No place in America is safe that doesn't uphold our constitutional guarantees. Please readmit Thad Pryor ASAP and expunge all charges from his record. Thanks you, Peter J. Vogt, '82
I will be withholding donations from my alma mater on the grounds of unreasonable censorship.
Beautifully and eloquently stated. I completely agree with Hendrickson and hope for the sake of Colorado College s reputation that major revisions are made to its free speech policy
Especially referencing a satirical post, free speech and due process should be upheld at CC. '15 Alum
#FREELOU
Free speech
I <3 U THAD THIS IS RIDICULOUS
In defense of our freedom of expression at CC
This entire situation is so stupid. This is a man's life being potentially ruined over a snide comment on an internet chat. I don't even see what business the university has policing that. My employer doesn't fire me for trolling youtube comments on my lunch break.