Hello Everybody,

Students at a college in New York are upset. Why? Don't they
have enough to protest about? Whatever could prompt them to go
so far as to call for the removal of a tenured professor from
the sacred halls of higher learning?

Well, it's like this. A philosophy professor says that sex between
adults and children is okay. And not all students agree. Especially
since the professor gets first dibs.

Here is what one student wrote about her experiences, and why
she believes the professor should be shown the door -

A philosophy/ethics professor at Fredonia has expressed his support
and encouragement of pedophilia and adult-child sexual relationships,
in interviews, his own academic papers, and even class material. While
the university can and should foster a difference of opinions, these
views are directly harmful to a community already dealing with
instances of sexual assault and struggles with consent. While Fredonia
made a statement saying his views don’t reflect that of the institution,
by labeling him as a distinguished professor and supporting his
problematic academic papers, it directly shows the college encourages
his actions and views, and personally, I don’t feel safe on a campus
that encourages this behavior. We need to have Stephen Kershnar removed
from campus to preserve both the safety and integrity that this
institution of SUNY Fredonia promises and should strive to be known
for.

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What do you think? Is it okay for adults to have sex with children?
Remember, this is America, where people's rights are protected by the
First Amendment. And college professors have tenure, so can never be
fired for anything they say.

Now sign the petition. You can do it with a click.

At Fidonet, we believe in the voice of everyday sysops. And also
wannabe sysops. Is there something that you want to change?

--Lee

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