tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243665813146017811.post5635140743394868538..comments2023-05-15T08:42:43.055-04:00Comments on Vive Christus Rex!: 334 Blog Posts by PZ Myers Funded by TaxpayersA Voice in the Crowdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14910627594877389819noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243665813146017811.post-31420088667202306002008-08-07T09:04:00.000-04:002008-08-07T09:04:00.000-04:00Good. Just didn't want the university (or him) to...Good. Just didn't want the university (or him) to pull the quick disappearing act with this information that they pulled after the initial complaint against him was publicized.<BR/><BR/>Even better, of course, is that he lacks the sense to stop running his fingers. Or his mouth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243665813146017811.post-90376678408277897072008-08-06T19:55:00.001-04:002008-08-06T19:55:00.001-04:00There are about 10 people with copies right now. M...There are about 10 people with copies right now. Most of them have a national voice.A Voice in the Crowdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14910627594877389819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243665813146017811.post-59891369131855243132008-08-06T19:55:00.000-04:002008-08-06T19:55:00.000-04:00There are about 10 people with copies right now. M...There are about 10 people with copies right now. Most of them have a national voice.A Voice in the Crowdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14910627594877389819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243665813146017811.post-76056356558945074782008-08-06T15:17:00.000-04:002008-08-06T15:17:00.000-04:00A Voice, there are copies of this information, yes...A Voice, there are copies of this information, yes? <BR/><BR/>As you know, blogs and information on them can disappear down the memory hole with just a few key strokes...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243665813146017811.post-57452575486821410172008-08-05T06:18:00.000-04:002008-08-05T06:18:00.000-04:00I am totally against and denounce PZ Myers getting...I am totally against and denounce PZ Myers getting any death threats. <BR/><BR/>Some people could frame death threats as free speech, but as we see it as assault and free speech has its limitations. <BR/><BR/>You can’t yell fire in a crowded theater, etc… You can’t malign others religion using public funds, which Myers did. Posting over university servers, their wireless networks, possibly a state-provided laptop, etc.., Compromising himself as a fair-minded educator that a university can't employ anymore. Free speech has its limitations.<BR/><BR/>Free speech also does not protect you against backlash from what you say. Catholics, Muslims and other have every right to demand punitive actions against Myers. Myers “free speech” evolved to action and cross the line, the same way hanging a noose on a locker in school does. Our “free speech” can now demand action of letting Myers go. I won’t even touch the Myers infringed on a Constitutional right to practice our religion without be maligned.A Voice in the Crowdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14910627594877389819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243665813146017811.post-24951325413561795142008-08-05T00:09:00.000-04:002008-08-05T00:09:00.000-04:00I'm wondering something that maybe you can help me...I'm wondering something that maybe you can help me with. I'm trying to do my best not to get filtered out. There is a lot of talk that Myers showed a lack of respect for the Catholic church, and I understand that feeling. What I'm wondering is whether you feel that Myers' has been shown a lack of respect? It certainly seems that Myers merely exercised his free speech, and even explained himself saying he sees nothing sacred in the sacrement. When challenged to include some ephemera of the Muslim faith he did so. And in the end no one died, but Prof. Myers received death threats. Do you not consider the lack of respect for Myers' rights and safety? <BR/><BR/> As far as I can see I did not approach any subject within the Roman Catholic Church's Magisterium, was not in any way derogatory towards any one else nor did I promote anything. I seriously wish to know your feelings about this.B8ovinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09221104511492123729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243665813146017811.post-83800690382045934172008-08-04T06:42:00.000-04:002008-08-04T06:42:00.000-04:00Great letter Alycin.This 334 is going to become an...Great letter Alycin.<BR/><BR/>This 334 is going to become an very import number in the life of Paul Zachary Myers.<BR/><BR/>Please everyone remember, I only looked at the Spring 08 semester. One semester. These university hour posts have been going on for years.A Voice in the Crowdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14910627594877389819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243665813146017811.post-42562192504533348872008-08-04T06:20:00.000-04:002008-08-04T06:20:00.000-04:00Being a blogger, I am aware of scheduling “post da...Being a blogger, I am aware of scheduling “post dates”. If he is doing this, he is the most random person in God’s creation. Oh.. Sorry, Darwin’s creation. He has a day or two, no more, when the posts come: 1PM, 2PM, 3PM. This is a scheduled post. Most of his posts follow something like, for example, 10:43AM, 10:52AM, 11:04AM. He does not schedule post dates. They are way too random.<BR/><BR/>He also follows patterns. Not too many around dinner time. So his patterns must be scheduled as well, and the minority of his posts are done outside university hours. He doesn’t want to waste his own time posting. <BR/><BR/>He also must live very close to the school to be able to run home while teaching biology lab in front of a live class and post. I would think, despite your deflection, he must be paid for teaching this…<BR/><BR/>The reason why it is a “state univerisity”, is that it is supported by…. the “state”. Taxpayers. That is why in-state students pay less than out-of-state students when attending. They are subsidizing already with their taxes.<BR/><BR/>You are grasping at straws. I hope Myers has better arguments than you in answering these charges. He is done.A Voice in the Crowdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14910627594877389819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243665813146017811.post-59095449460728935072008-08-04T06:10:00.000-04:002008-08-04T06:10:00.000-04:00oops, nationwide** (I corrected the version I sent...oops, nationwide** (I corrected the version I sent them.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243665813146017811.post-44691364094106006532008-08-04T06:08:00.000-04:002008-08-04T06:08:00.000-04:00Here is what I wrote. In signing, I included my l...Here is what I wrote. In signing, I included my last name, but I left it off here for obvious reasons.<BR/><BR/>Dear Sirs and Madams:<BR/><BR/>I am sure you all have been receiving several letters and calls about the situation concerning Associate Professor Myers and his desecration of sacred religious objects.<BR/><BR/>I am sure you are also aware of the fact that people nationwise, Christians and non-Christians alike, are now speculating upon the fact that your University has now had two instances of blatant disrespect toward Catholicism: last year's anti-Catholic play, The Pope & The Witch, and now Mr. Myer's desecration of what Catholics hold to be the center of our belief system, the Eucharist.<BR/><BR/>When the play was overlooked, it could be supposed that the University was simply giving those involved the freedom to put on the play of their choice, regardless of who it offended. Now, with this second offense, it can only be assumed that the university itself condones disrespect towards religion, especially Catholics, by its refusal to take any action regarding the blatant disrespect aimed at the Church.<BR/><BR/>Chancellor Jacqueline Johnson has refused to even investigate the matter, claiming that the University has no bearing on Mr. Myer's personal actions, but neglected to realize that three hundred forty-four blog posts were made by Myers during university hours, many during actual class hours. The university must not overlook this situation any longer. Action needs to be taken to ensure that all religions, or the lack thereof, are shown equal respect by the University of Minnesota as a whole, especially by faculty and staff, not excluding them.<BR/><BR/>Sincerely,<BR/>AlycinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243665813146017811.post-63833824013594547762008-08-04T05:48:00.000-04:002008-08-04T05:48:00.000-04:00So what can WE do? What is the next step? Are we...So what can WE do? What is the next step? Are we still letter writing? This is so infuriating!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243665813146017811.post-84113018809049128592008-08-04T02:22:00.000-04:002008-08-04T02:22:00.000-04:00Nice witch hunt.Scienceblogs uses Movable Type, wh...Nice witch hunt.<BR/><BR/>Scienceblogs uses Movable Type, which has a very nice "scheduled post" feature. Just because a post went live at 1pm, doesn't mean it was written at 1pm.<BR/><BR/>Also Morris is a small town, and Dr. Myers lives about a block from his office. Popping home for lunch and internet isn't difficult for him.<BR/><BR/>And most US professors are paid only for the classes they teach. What else they do during your "university hours" is not funded by taxpayers. Of course, I hardly doubt that UMM is funded entirely by "taxpayers". It, like most universities, is funded by the state, tuition, and endowments.<BR/><BR/>Besides, you're in New York, why do you care so much about the MN taxpayers. Oh yeah, witch hunt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243665813146017811.post-88791057060092326752008-08-02T14:52:00.000-04:002008-08-02T14:52:00.000-04:00It may take someone with forensic experience, but ...It may take someone with forensic experience, but it would be interesting to see if his blog posts or maintenance activity were issued through the university proxy.<BR/><BR/>It would also be interesting to note whether an archive copy of the blog is on a university server somewhere.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243665813146017811.post-4980151916764865382008-08-02T13:37:00.000-04:002008-08-02T13:37:00.000-04:00Dude! Forward your findings to the Catholic Leagu...Dude! Forward your findings to the Catholic League, the Catholic media & the so called Chancellor.<BR/><BR/>She shouldn't get away with these excuses.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com