I just learned about a blog, Friends of Duke University. Here's what it says about itself:
This is a discussion board for the friends of the Duke University. At the moment, our focus is on the Duke Lacrosse Scandal. Our board is not affiliated with any organization; and we are not accountable to anyone on the contents of this site.Friends of Duke University (FDU) currently has a number of interesting and informative discussions going.
All posts will be moderated. The moderator has the right to remove comments deemed inappropriate. Above all, your posts should reflect love and respect for the Duke University. You do not need to register; you may post as "Anonymous".
From reading comments it's clear that "love and respect" for Duke does not preclude reasoned, measured criticism of some individuals or university actions. For example, a number of people commented on President Brodhead's failure to sufficiently guard the players' rights.
FDU looks to be much more than a message board. There's a links section, for instance, which leads you to some great material. (Full disclosure. FDU linked to some of my posts.)
You don't want to miss "When the law is an ass," "Duke Rape Case: DA Mike Nifong Suffering 'Death by a Thousand Cuts'" and "The Duke Rape Case Travesty" among other outstanding articles.
Some of you no doubt have read Joan Foster's comments here, including one she wrote to Raleigh N&O columnist Ruth Sheehan in response to a pair of columns Sheehan wrote savaging the Duke lacrosse players and their coach, Mike Pressler. Joan placed the comment here on the "Duke lacrosse mother speaks out: A repost" thread.
Now, it's also at FDU. You will find it here. (Scroll down. It's the third item)
Joan's comment is really a gift to Sheehan if Sheehan has the maturity to realize it.
If you haven't read Joan's comment, that would be a good place to start at FDU.
I'll be interested to read your reactions.
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Post URLs:
http://www.dukebasketballreport.com/ourcall/index.cgi?501
http://www.nationalledger.com/artman/publish/article_27266325.shtml
http://www.americanthinker.com/articles.php?article_id=5567
http://johninnorthcarolina.blogspot.com/2006/06/duke-lacrosse-mother-speaks-out-repost.html
http://friendsofdukeuniversity.blogspot.com/2006/05/letters-from-friends.html
2 comments:
Betty,there was a time of Shame in the South, when a black man could be lynched on a white woman's word alone. No evidence needed, her word alone. What we see now among feminists and other PC groups is ..the same mindset, new Goddess. They have more in common with the Klan than Martin Luther King.
It is terrifying (and I use that word with purpose)...terrifying that Nifong could take this fiasco this far....with only an allegation and no evidence. When 46 witnesses who will swear nothing happened are labeled a "blue wall of silence"... excoriated in the local press for telling the truth. Durham looks like a evil dark episode of Mayberry RFD...when after 23 years as a wanabee, Barney finally gets a crack at Andy's job....and destroys three young lives to keep it.
Betty, I loved your comment about the sub-basement! VERY well articulated. How about joining me over at the News and Observer website...either Ruth's Metro Blog or the Editors Blog. New voices are beginning to speak out there about their insidious coverage. I read outrage on many other blogs about their role in the Witchhunt.
John has done a great service by spending much time in the front lines over there, asking them to explain their coverage.
And, John, consider it a "medal for metorious service", that the Editor has singled YOU out to take you on. That can only mean that your carefully articulated posts and pointed questions are the ones who trouble her most.You have my sincerest admiration.
Dear Betty and Joan,
Thank you both for these comments.
At other posts I've left each of you longer comments and I plan to comment on some of the things you are each saying in a Talking with Regulars post on Sunday, Jun. 18.
Best,
John
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