The administration removed the flag from the DUC which finally restores the neutrality we demanded. We forced them to stop playing favorites and acknowledge the blatant bias they were pushing on campus. Stay alert because we need to make sure they actually stick to this standard of impartiality from here …
June 25, 2015
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Background Information:
The Free Tibet Flag has been hanging in the center of the Dobbs University Center (DUC) among national flags since February, 2015, Ben Perlman, Director of DUC, states that the flag will be displayed for an entire year on the basis that the display is legal. The Free Tibet Flag is a symbol of the Tibetan independence movement and should not be displayed among national flags.
Petition:
"Emory University strives to provide a welcoming, diverse and inclusive campus as an essential part of a community of academic excellence." In order to comply with this commitment, Emory should be dedicated to providing a non-biased and open environment.
However, the inappropriate display of the Free Tibet flag from Free Tibet Student Organization in the center of DUC violates Emory's mission statement of promoting a better campus life. This action indicates a political stance of Emory University and is offensive to many Chinese students.
We are initiating this petition to ask for political neutrality of the Emory Administration, and urging Emory to remove the Free Tibetan Flag from the DUC.
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Reached 500 supporters
April 29, 2015
April 28, 2015
The administration thought we would stay quiet while they pushed their political agenda in the DUC. Seeing this much support proves that students refuse to accept this blatant bias from Emory leadership.
Reached 100 supporters
April 28, 2015
147 Comments
Emory should definitely be more considerate when it comes to a sensitive topic. We expect a political neutral environment for education.
Please do not confuse the idea of political neutrality with political ignorance. Just because some people in Tibet wants independence doesn't mean Tibet is independent. I feel sad for all the other students in Emory who are not familiar with the issue in Tibet and are misled into thinking that Tibet is an independent and sovereign entity.
Emory as an educational institution should not take a stance on this type of political issues. This really offends a lot of Chinese students.
Tibet belongs to China. A university should remain political neutral and this is only fair solution to all students
Well, just want to point out some fact:1 Tibet is not recognized by the UN or the US government. 2, Emory is an institution in the US, so regardless to the opinion, the opinion flag should not be hang
Stop your attempt in separating Tibet from CHINA
Tibet is always a part of China.
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The administration removed the flag from the DUC which finally restores the neutrality we demanded. We forced them to stop playing favorites and acknowledge the blatant bias they were pushing on campus. Stay alert because we need to make sure they actually stick to this standard of impartiality from here …
June 25, 2015
Final supporters
Background Information:
The Free Tibet Flag has been hanging in the center of the Dobbs University Center (DUC) among national flags since February, 2015, Ben Perlman, Director of DUC, states that the flag will be displayed for an entire year on the basis that the display is legal. The Free Tibet Flag is a symbol of the Tibetan independence movement and should not be displayed among national flags.
Petition:
"Emory University strives to provide a welcoming, diverse and inclusive campus as an essential part of a community of academic excellence." In order to comply with this commitment, Emory should be dedicated to providing a non-biased and open environment.
However, the inappropriate display of the Free Tibet flag from Free Tibet Student Organization in the center of DUC violates Emory's mission statement of promoting a better campus life. This action indicates a political stance of Emory University and is offensive to many Chinese students.
We are initiating this petition to ask for political neutrality of the Emory Administration, and urging Emory to remove the Free Tibetan Flag from the DUC.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
April 29, 2015
April 28, 2015
The administration thought we would stay quiet while they pushed their political agenda in the DUC. Seeing this much support proves that students refuse to accept this blatant bias from Emory leadership.
Reached 100 supporters
April 28, 2015
147 Comments
There is nothing more fundamental for a top educational institution than integrity and neutrality. I will not address my personal political preference, but Emory please respect the Chinese students.
Emory should definitely be more considerate when it comes to a sensitive topic. We expect a political neutral environment for education.
Please do not confuse the idea of political neutrality with political ignorance. Just because some people in Tibet wants independence doesn't mean Tibet is independent. I feel sad for all the other students in Emory who are not familiar with the issue in Tibet and are misled into thinking that Tibet is an independent and sovereign entity.
Emory as an educational institution should not take a stance on this type of political issues. This really offends a lot of Chinese students.
Tibet belongs to China. A university should remain political neutral and this is only fair solution to all students
Well, just want to point out some fact:1 Tibet is not recognized by the UN or the US government. 2, Emory is an institution in the US, so regardless to the opinion, the opinion flag should not be hang
Stop your attempt in separating Tibet from CHINA
Tibet is always a part of China.
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There is nothing more fundamental for a top educational institution than integrity and neutrality. I will not address my personal political preference, but Emory please respect the Chinese students.