Helen Raleigh had first-hand experience with the Red Guards in China. Her internet article, "The Red Guards on American Campus" gives perspective to this whole issue, especially for those who have read extensively on what the Red Guards did during their reign of terror to individuals, families and the nation of China.
Raleigh's concluding admonition: "For those of us who still have the conviction of the founding principles of this nation, of the power of Capitalism, of law and order, we can't remain silent, because silence is consent. It is time for each one of us, in Ludwig von Mises's words, 'Thrust himself vigorously into the intellectual battle. None can stand aside with unconcern; the interest of everyone hang on the result.
JoshuaNovember 12, 2015
This didn't have anything to do with injustice, except that perpetrated by these literally fascist bullies.
And judgmental is not a bad thing. Our society is sorely lacking in judgment lately.
RichNovember 12, 2015
Sounds like the 1960's is coming around again. So, what is the solution this time around? So far, all I am seeing is administrators caving in to the "demonstrators". Is that solving the issue?
Rodney RossNovember 11, 2015
No one likes moments when the tail seems to wag the dog, but in the case of the University of Missouri, action needed to be taken. Was what was done, extreme? Perhaps, but those who are for an open society and the "right to petition for redress of grievances" should admire those who stood for what they believed. Let us remember, no one was injured and no property was destroyed. No one occupied administrative offices. This was calm stuff in comparison to the 60's when I was a college student. It certainly was not mob rule, it was a very effective protest which elicited action from the ruling board. I don't agree with all demands the students made, but to say it was mob rule is exaggeration at best. To portray it as such is judgmental and makes us look insensitive to injustice.
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Charles E. WissenbachNovember 14, 2015
Helen Raleigh had first-hand experience with the Red Guards in China. Her internet article, "The Red Guards on American Campus" gives perspective to this whole issue, especially for those who have read extensively on what the Red Guards did during their reign of terror to individuals, families and the nation of China. Raleigh's concluding admonition: "For those of us who still have the conviction of the founding principles of this nation, of the power of Capitalism, of law and order, we can't remain silent, because silence is consent. It is time for each one of us, in Ludwig von Mises's words, 'Thrust himself vigorously into the intellectual battle. None can stand aside with unconcern; the interest of everyone hang on the result.
JoshuaNovember 12, 2015
This didn't have anything to do with injustice, except that perpetrated by these literally fascist bullies. And judgmental is not a bad thing. Our society is sorely lacking in judgment lately.
RichNovember 12, 2015
Sounds like the 1960's is coming around again. So, what is the solution this time around? So far, all I am seeing is administrators caving in to the "demonstrators". Is that solving the issue?
Rodney RossNovember 11, 2015
No one likes moments when the tail seems to wag the dog, but in the case of the University of Missouri, action needed to be taken. Was what was done, extreme? Perhaps, but those who are for an open society and the "right to petition for redress of grievances" should admire those who stood for what they believed. Let us remember, no one was injured and no property was destroyed. No one occupied administrative offices. This was calm stuff in comparison to the 60's when I was a college student. It certainly was not mob rule, it was a very effective protest which elicited action from the ruling board. I don't agree with all demands the students made, but to say it was mob rule is exaggeration at best. To portray it as such is judgmental and makes us look insensitive to injustice.
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