I simply have to give props to SC Governor Nikki Haley. I'm still shocked because I never expected her to take a position on this issue, but on the hand, it's a relatively easy position to take:
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South Carolina Radio Network:
Governor Nikki Haley today shared her opinion of state lawmakers
punishing public colleges for course content they find offensive.
“There are boards of colleges for a reason. We allow the boards and
we allow the presidents make those decisions,” Gov. Haley said. ”I have
never micromanaged how any college or university does anything.”
State Rep. Garry Smith, R-Greenville, and State Sen. Mike Fair,
R-Greenville support targeted funding in the state budget for the
College of Charleston and USC-Upstate for using gay-themed literature and plays. Fair said a satirical performance entitled, “How To Be A Lesbian In
10 Days Or Less,” presented by USC Upstate was “recruiting lesbians.”
. . . South Carolina Radio Network asked Haley if she felt it was
appropriate to penalize colleges for what they decide to offer their
students.
“That’s a board decision, it’s not a state decision,” Haley said. “So
when it comes to things of higher ed, that’s the reason we have a
board. That’s the reason we have a president. That’s the reason we
should let them make the decisions that are in the best interests of
their students.”
Well, its good to see someone in office in that state knows what logic and reason are. But you know this isn't done yet.
ReplyDeleteAnd Board members are appointed by who?
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