Posted on Mon, May 9, 2011 : 10:58 a.m.
U-M Law School grads walk out on speaker Rob Portman; University Research Corridor studies impact of toxins
By Cindy Heflin
Here's a sampling of links to news about Ann Arbor in other media:
- Ann Arbor Journal: Graduates walk out on University of Michigan Law School speaker
- Grand Rapids Press: Grand Rapids, Lansing, Ann Arbor part of schizophrenia study testing value of early intervention
- Michigan Daily: University Research Corridor studies impact of dangerous toxins
- Detroit Free Press: Author Richard Ford edits anthology to benefit 826michigan in Ann Arbor
- Michigan Daily: University of Michigan camps offer students taste of college life
- Michigan Daily: University of Michigan hosts conference on climate issues
- Michigan Daily: At event, university encourages collaboration between arts and sciences
Rob Portman
Here's what people are clicking on today on AnnArbor.com:
- The website for the Grange Kitchen and Bar in the entry: Slow Food Huron Valley Ark of Taste Dinner
- Nine steps to forgiveness in the entry: Mark Mother's Day with a mixture of gratitude and forgiveness
- The website for La Pita Fresh in the entry: La Pita Fresh nears opening of first Ann Arbor restaurant
Comments
Edward R Murrow's Ghost
Mon, May 9, 2011 : 6:52 p.m.
"But wouldn't a truely open minded person take the opportunity to hear and listen from an opposing viewpoint?" Indeed!!! We should act respectfully and with an open mind to someone who spouts bigoted beliefs. Will the U of M Law School please invite the Imperial Grand Wizard of the KKK to next year's commencement so that its graduates can get a good lesson in tolerating diverse opinions? [Please note: my computer's sarcasm button seems to be malfunctioning this afternoon] Good Night and Good Luck
Rick Olrich
Tue, May 10, 2011 : 3:31 p.m.
What 'bigoted beliefs' were 'spouted' at the graduation ceremony? Also, how is a person who does not agree with a gay lifestyle, a bigot? Sounds like you need to look in the mirror.
PittsfieldTwp
Mon, May 9, 2011 : 5:33 p.m.
It's OK to not have a different opinion. But wouldn't a truely open minded person take the opportunity to hear and listen from an opposing viewpoint? No matter who you really are, you create a narrow minded perception of yourself when you walk out of situations where a different opinion is being represented. I would have guessed U of M law students are above this.
macjont
Tue, May 10, 2011 : 9:11 p.m.
I doubt Portman was expressing any opinion on the issue causing the protest. And, quite frankly, I can't remember a graduation speech worth listening to. I think the "statement" made by the walkout far outweighed any words of wisdom Portman had to deliver.
Tom Joad
Mon, May 9, 2011 : 4:57 p.m.
These future lawyers (if they can find a job) don't have time to listen to some worn-out hackneyed graduation pep talk. They've got student loans to repay...There are a bunch of law students who study in the cafe and every other word out of their litigious mouths is "like." They speak like 13-year-old girls. I have to put my headphones on to shield my ears...
macjont
Tue, May 10, 2011 : 9:13 p.m.
Tom Joad, these students will probably end up with jobs making money only you (and I) could dream of. And "litigious mouths" --- where did that come from? Few students from U of M Law School go into litigation. They go where the money is, such as IP work.