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**konanoileaski** · 02-15-2006, 04:08 PM

The mid boggles - a parody of political correctness at its most absurd.

I agree their reasons are pretty lame. But, I still stand by that the school has every right to decide who they memorialize.

Plus, having someone who achieved greatness through military means may not be very fitting for a University. I'd imagine they'd want someone who was more known for their academic performance, rather than their war experience. Saying "Come to University of Washington, we make great soldiers" may not be the message they want to convey.

How many military bases honor Einstein or Stephen Hawking?

02-15-2006, 04:08 PM	#5
konanoileaski Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 392 Senior Member	The mid boggles - a parody of political correctness at its most absurd. I agree their reasons are pretty lame. But, I still stand by that the school has every right to decide who they memorialize. Plus, having someone who achieved greatness through military means may not be very fitting for a University. I'd imagine they'd want someone who was more known for their academic performance, rather than their war experience. Saying "Come to University of Washington, we make great soldiers" may not be the message they want to convey. How many military bases honor Einstein or Stephen Hawking?
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