You want something to get mad about, RTS, read this:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/uselection2008/sarahpalin/3271128/Sarah-Palin-effigy-hung-by-noose-in-Halloween-display.html

You want something to get mad about, RTS, read this:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/uselection2008/sarahpalin/3271128/Sarah-Palin-effigy-hung-by-noose-in-Halloween-display.html

Off topic, but I think it is in bad taste to hang any fake body from a tree. I saw it driving around the other day and it threw me off a bit.

You want something to get mad about, RTS, read this:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/uselection2008/sarahpalin/3271128/Sarah-Palin-effigy-hung-by-noose-in-Halloween-display.html

I just saw this on TV. Unbelievable! Sadly, it wouldn't surprise me if somewhere there's an Obama dummy hanging from a tree. Even more sad, these people vote. :irked:

This people make me want to scream! :mad:

Obama effigy on UK's campus today-

http://polwatchers.typepad.com/pol_watchers/2008/10/obama-effigy-found-on-uks-campus.html

Email sent to UK students from President Lee Todd

Unfortunately, this morning an effigy of Senator Barack Obama was discovered hanging in a tree on campus. I am personally offended and deeply embarrassed by this disgusting episode. This is not reasonable political expression; it is just malicious. And it is unacceptable.

 

On behalf of the University of Kentucky I apologize to Senator Obama and his family. I will personally assure them that this is not who we are as a University or as a state.

 

As President of the University of Kentucky, I feel outraged and hurt. I am outraged because we work very hard, every day, to build bridges across the divides. Diversity and inclusion are among our most precious core values. Episodes like this serve only to erode our confidence in and respect for one another.

 

Regardless of your political opinions or the candidates you support, a University such as ours must be a place where spirited discussion can take place, but within the bounds of civility, common sense, and respect for the views and feelings of others. We have insisted - and we will continue to insist - that we as a University and as a state rise above hatred and acts of malice or ignorance. The line separating civil discourse from unacceptable behavior has been crossed, constituting a clear violation of the University's code of ethics, and possibly constituting criminal acts, which would also violate University regulations. Such acts will not be tolerated. Those found responsible will be subject to the full force of university, state, and federal rules and regulations.

 

There is an on-going investigation into this incident, which includes federal authorities. If you have any information that would assist in this investigation you have a responsibility to contact the UK Police Department (257-1616).

Obama effigy on UK's campus today-

http://polwatchers.typepad.com/pol_watchers/2008/10/obama-effigy-found-on-uks-campus.html

 

Email sent to UK students from President Lee Todd

Unfortunately, this morning an effigy of Senator Barack Obama was discovered hanging in a tree on campus. I am personally offended and deeply embarrassed by this disgusting episode. This is not reasonable political expression; it is just malicious. And it is unacceptable.

 

On behalf of the University of Kentucky I apologize to Senator Obama and his family. I will personally assure them that this is not who we are as a University or as a state.

 

As President of the University of Kentucky, I feel outraged and hurt. I am outraged because we work very hard, every day, to build bridges across the divides. Diversity and inclusion are among our most precious core values. Episodes like this serve only to erode our confidence in and respect for one another.

 

Regardless of your political opinions or the candidates you support, a University such as ours must be a place where spirited discussion can take place, but within the bounds of civility, common sense, and respect for the views and feelings of others. We have insisted - and we will continue to insist - that we as a University and as a state rise above hatred and acts of malice or ignorance. The line separating civil discourse from unacceptable behavior has been crossed, constituting a clear violation of the University's code of ethics, and possibly constituting criminal acts, which would also violate University regulations. Such acts will not be tolerated. Those found responsible will be subject to the full force of university, state, and federal rules and regulations.

 

There is an on-going investigation into this incident, which includes federal authorities. If you have any information that would assist in this investigation you have a responsibility to contact the UK Police Department (257-1616).

Like I said earlier, not surprised. There are so many ignorant people, and sadly, they vote.

For the record secret service agents have said that no one has yelled "kill him" at any McCain rally.

edit.

Edited November 6, 200817 yr by halfback20

You know, I already regret bringing this thread back, so I've changed my last two posts. :lol: