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Arab students punished for disrupting Oren speech
Yitzhak Benhorin
Published: 15.06.10, 22:42
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1. Riot???
Jonathan ,   San Diego   (06.15.10)
That is not a riot, that is a demonstration. Perhaps it was rude, unproductive, not conducive to a free exchange of ideas, but certainly not a riot.
2. The irony ....
Andy ,   ramat hasharon   (06.15.10)
that muslims are permitted to air their views in a free society, but oppose the right of others to do the same.
3. FINALLY.
shadoil ,   Jerusalem   (06.15.10)
4. Poor slobs.
Janice Cohen ,   ירושלים   (06.15.10)
Muslims fighting losing battle and they don't even know it. The ultimate "win a few battles,but lose the war".
5. Muslims in the USA
oxo ,   USA   (06.16.10)
We here in the USA are becoming increasing wary of muslims; their proclivities for confrontation, misinformation & sowing hatred against Israel (our closest ME ally), building mosques in the U.S. Bible Belt, disrespect of American founding values/traditions/freedoms, honor-killings (shooting/stabbing own daughters, beheading spouses, etc). This incident is just the beginnings of a sane civilized society waking up to an incompatible culture from another place in time, that has settled onto its land.
6. #2
Jane   (06.16.10)
The greater irony is that part of the U of C held them accountable. Unbelievable. If I lived to see this...
7. Riot or no riot
hmp49 ,   Asheville, NC 28801   (06.15.10)
Like, "it wasn't a violent protest, they were only throwing stones." It was rude, and they were repeatedly warned they were violating the rules. I'm disappointed none of them were expelled. It makes future "warnings" less threatening.
8. Muslim students big heroes within the safety of the US...
Tahl ,   Ashdod   (06.15.10)
I want to see these Muslim punks put their money where their big mouth is, and pick on Border Guard soldiers in Jerusalem... But of course this will never happen. They only have the balls to do it in the safety and comfort of an academic institution in California, mouthing off a civilized ambassador trying to be nice to them. Geez, these guys are fierce... NOT.
9. Peace?
Shalom ,   U.S.A.   (06.16.10)
I wonder about the reaction of the peaceniks after watching this video. Livni, most likely would accuse the Netanyahu government.
10. Support UCI administration responsible for ruling, avoid UCI
jae ,   lynn usa   (06.16.10)
administration against ruling. thewre will be pressure on UCI. Lets see if they have the spine to stand tall.
11. WHY WERE THE JEWS SPEAKING PEACEFULLY?
........DACON9   (06.16.10)
THIS IS NOT RIGHT JEWS SPEAKING PEACEFULLY and because the JEWS were speaking peacefully, they denied the rights of THOSE ARABS,,, THE ARABS RIGHTS TO UPSET, DISRUPT, FIGHTEN, TERRORIZE, INSTIGATE AND PROVOKE THOSE JEWS AND THE STAFF OF THAT UNIVERSITY.. IN ADDITION WHY DID THE UNIVERSITY GIVE PERMISSION TO JEWS TO SPEAK PEACEFULLY... WHY didnt the university permit the arabs to shout scream yell anger the whole university.. NOW THIS IS THE MAIN QUESTION. DID THOSE HORRIBLE JEWS BRING WATER GUNS OR PAINT BALL GUNS.... Knowing how Jews think because i was born one of them,,,, I doubt the JEWS BROUGHT EVEN A WATER GUN.... i HOPE THE MEDIA CAUGHT VIDEOS OF THOSE JEWS MAKING FACES AND STICKING THEIR TONGUES OUT AT THE NOBLE ARABS... DACON9 EMAIL:jewswithviews@gmail.com
12. #2 - Not just Muslims...
William ,   Israel   (06.16.10)
the entire Leftist platform is based on demanding "rights" to those they favor while taking them from those they do not like.
13. #5 - I'm sure the planned mosque at ground zero
William ,   Israel   (06.16.10)
is not helping the Muslims' case in the US, especially since now they want two of them, with several stories and large minarets, and funded heavily by the Royal Saudi family.
14. #8 - Lefties and Muslims only pick "safe" fights
William ,   Israel   (06.16.10)
That's why they travel to Israel to go against the IDF but wouldn't dare raise their voice in places like Darfur or Iraq. They choose only the venues they know nothing will happen to them.
15. Students punished? Uh, not yet.
Raymond in DC ,   Washington, USA   (06.16.10)
None were suspended, never mind expelled. Only some will be expected to perform that community service. And nothing prevents those involved from creating a similar organization under a different name. And even that will only hold if the recommendation is sustained. The MSA suspension is already under appeal. I for one was hoping for a suspension followed by a loss of student visa for those who are foreign students, followed by summary deportation.
16. Irvine students
Jan ,   Sugar Land, Texas   (06.16.10)
FINALLY something sensible happening with the irrational behavior of Muslim students....Michael Oren is such a fine speaker, and a gentleman, it is disgusting that he was treated with such disrespect....too bad the Muslim organization was not banned from Irvine for good.....there is nothing productive coming from that group of students.
17. Islamist-Jihadist thugs on campus
Brod ,   USA   (06.16.10)
The university should expel all the Islamist-Jihadist thugs. They have no right to show their Jihadism on American campus or soil. They should be jailed. If they are foreigners, they should be profiled and deported and never be allowed to step foot in the USA anymore. And American unversities should stop accepting Islamist-Jihadist students especially from foreign countries.
18. FYI, not all Arabs are Muslims. Second...
Persian CAT   (06.16.10)
appearances by the officials of the Apartheid regime must be confronted and kicked out of any venue where they appear to "sell" the policies of the regime in Zionistan. But any ordinary Israeli who wants to speak at any venue should be allowed to so so.
19. To #1
Johnny ,   Nazareth   (06.16.10)
you people are able to say anything to support these people, although they act violently (oral included), you said "That is not a riot, that is a demonstration. Perhaps it was rude," , What ? Perhaps it was rude? are you serious ??? did you even watche the video ? your blinded support for these people and the hatred towards Israel have blinded your eyes and your mind. For me you are also a victim of islamic terrorism. You have eyes but you don't see, you have ears but you don't hear!
20. thought police in action
observer   (06.16.10)
21. It's good that these students and this
Robert Haymond ,   Israel/Canada   (06.16.10)
Muslim student's organization have been reprimanded but why did it take so long and what occurred to see that some democratic exercise of justice was finally done?
22. good, let them know that violance isn't just
ghostq   (06.16.10)
action they r also words, they violated the basic right of freedom of speach, they r ruining democrachy and than whine about ill treat from others.
23. to #18 I saw what Iran is doing to chritians persians,
ghostq   (06.16.10)
they get beat up for no reason, send to jail sound like you need to look deep inside to see that you r accusing Israel in what your gov is doind to you.
24. WE ARE THE WORLD....
Marco ,   Pardes Hana, Israel   (06.16.10)
Dear World, I have decided to create a uniform response for all my talkbacks which I think will pretty much sum up how I feel. The day that Israel witnesses SIMULTANEOUS PEACE RALLIES in GAZA CITY, RAMALLAH, ISTANBUL, BEIRUT, DAMASCUS, AMMAN, CAIRO, and for good measure as well; TEHERAN & TRIPOLI, I might be persuaded that there is a genuine desire for peace with Israel. Until then I can only be convinced that Israel's survival is being challenged on a daily basis. Any one got a better idea? Peace, Marco from Israel
25. #18 Primitive and Rude
Cynthia ,   USA   (06.16.10)
Hi Kitty, people have a right to attend a lecture without interruption by agitators. Who are you to censor any Israeli speaker? What are you afraid of?
26. #20...as opposed to Jihadi Takkyia in action?
better observer   (06.16.10)
Oh boy, you are the genius in the asylum!
27. :: #18 And they are diminishing by the minute
Matty Groves ,   Fairport   (06.16.10)
1400 years ago there where no Arabs and no Muslims outside Arabian peninsula and the Middle East outside Persia was 100% Christian and Jewish. 60 years ago Middle East was 85% Muslim, 14% Christian and 1% Jewish. Today it is 94% Muslim, 4% Christian and 2% Jewish. What is your point with the rapidly diminishing Christian population due to Muslim discrimination?
28. The University of California is wrong.
Rich ,   Toronto, Canada   (06.16.10)
If you can't speak freely, you are simply not free.
29. Ahhhhh freedom!
James ,   Irvine, USA   (06.16.10)
I love to see Muslim activist abusing their cherished freedoms in the USA... The same freedoms that they so vehemently oppose in their own culture and for the rest of the world. Wasn't there a cartoonist who was murdered by Muslims for using his freedom of speech to draw a cartoon of the Prophet Mohamed??? sounds like another case of hypocrisy to me :)
30. Muslim Students Organizations used to threat and attack oppo
NEW ZEALAND   (06.16.10)
And Radical left organizations join them in their intimidating actions that their whole purpose is to silence dicidents.
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