tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13073631.post6085385891614911639..comments2024-01-04T07:21:18.243-05:00Comments on John In Carolina: UWIRE honors Chronicle's Kristin ButlerUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13073631.post-75686270177206916362008-06-03T13:59:00.000-04:002008-06-03T13:59:00.000-04:00I don't think that Kristen deserves any award. I ...I don't think that Kristen deserves any award. I was disgusted upon reading her comments regarding her column in the Chronicle. From her current employer, the News and Observer, <BR/><BR/>"People think I'm antagonizing NCCU, when, in fact, I'm critiquing something NCCU did," Butler said Tuesday. "The fact that we can't have a lucid, temperate conversation illustrates that we can't move on."<BR/><BR/><BR/>The assertion that she wanted to have a "lucid, temperate conversation" about the policies of NCCU is ludicrous. I don't understand how presenting the results of the rape kit, not to mention questioning the girls gpa solely on her mental state, are relevant to the argument she claims to be present. Last I heard sanity and intelligence were not mutually exclusive attributes. She clearly thinks very highly of herself. I think that Kristen is what is wrong with the media in this country, she is unable to form/present a coherent argument based on facts, instead relying on sensational and irrelevant details.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13073631.post-69580310937379343502008-05-26T07:49:00.000-04:002008-05-26T07:49:00.000-04:00To stu daddy,I agree she has stirred the pot of re...To stu daddy,<BR/>I agree she has stirred the pot of resentment between Duke and NCCU. However your characterization of her article is not accurate. She doesn't ask NCCU students anything. She tells them their degree is worthless.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13073631.post-69503231112072024532008-05-24T13:32:00.000-04:002008-05-24T13:32:00.000-04:00There must have been some heated discussions betwe...There must have been some heated discussions between Kristin Butler and David Graham concerning Duke’s behavior. I know there were comments that she was running down Duke’s reputation. <BR/><BR/>Getting out all the information was her job, not just facts favorable to Duke. Selecting which facts to forward is what the MSM has been doing for years. <BR/><BR/>Unfortunately, some of the indoctrinated students chose to follow the Gang of 88 into the abyss known as Marxism. <BR/><BR/>Kristin brings hope for a more honest discourse within the media. I have started to question all media news for bias. I did not learn that in college, believe me!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13073631.post-7021977156213079002008-05-24T01:05:00.000-04:002008-05-24T01:05:00.000-04:00Kristin Butler's recent column, "Summa Cum Loony" ...Kristin Butler's recent column, "Summa Cum Loony" in the <I>Chronicle</I>, asks NCCU students and alumni to question why Crystal Mangum was awarded a diploma. Apparently Mangum was not disciplined or penalized for her egregious violations of the NCCU Code of Conduct. <BR/><BR/>Talk about stirring up the Eagle's Nest! There are nearly 400 comments, and counting. <BR/><BR/>I hope Kristin will write a follow up article. I also recommend that she tread carefully if she comes anywhere near the lovely city of Durham.Stuart McGeadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09384232058188464218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13073631.post-21460894820392875432008-05-23T19:42:00.000-04:002008-05-23T19:42:00.000-04:00John, thank you so much for posting this and the l...John, thank you so much for posting this and the links to Kristin's columns. She is a courageous young woman and a writer and researcher of extraordinary integrity and talent. <BR/><BR/>I have read and REMEMBERED the content of Kristin's articles since I began reading the Duke Chronicle, and I am one of the people who chafed at missing her column when she had other academic pressures.<BR/><BR/>Kristin Butler will be an outstanding law student at OSU and will be a credit to the institution. They are lucky to have her. And the legal community will be the better for having her as a member.<BR/><BR/>All kudos to Kristin and to her family, for raising such a talented, ethical, cogent young woman. Thank you to her family for sharing her with all of us who so enjoy her work.<BR/>Texas MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13073631.post-52011134814935976622008-05-23T14:39:00.000-04:002008-05-23T14:39:00.000-04:00What I find truly amazing about Ms. Butler is the ...What I find truly amazing about Ms. Butler is the fact that she can clearly take the heat. She receives extremely harsh, negative criticism for her opinions and yet perseveres.<BR/><BR/>With popularity being the most important motivator for most young people, Ms. Butler shows incredible strength of character to risk public disparagement with each and every article.<BR/><BR/>Being right helps but it does not truly protect someone from the pain or anger at personal attacks.<BR/><BR/>Many people, twice her age or more do not have the fortitude to stand up against such abuse.<BR/><BR/>Amazing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13073631.post-44484770112374192322008-05-23T13:51:00.000-04:002008-05-23T13:51:00.000-04:00Kristen deserves every award and acknowledgement s...Kristen deserves every award and acknowledgement she receives. It really makes me wonder just why the "reporters" at NYT, N&O, Herald Sun et al, do not get it. Kristen is a shining example of; tell the truth, do the research, report the facts and you will be rewarded. As opposed to, write opinion as news, inject adgenda, write lies, fabrications and wishful thinking, omit critical information and you will be revealed. Steve in New MexicoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com