Ayers draws applause, protests

[Omaha Steve]

Source: Omaha World Herald

By Rick Ruggles

Former 1960s radical William Ayers would have spoken at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln exactly a year ago today, and he still would like that opportunity.

The cancellation of his Nov. 15, 2008, appearance at UNL compelled the Academic Freedom Coalition of Nebraska to give Ayers the podium Saturday at its annual meeting in Omaha.

Ayers received a standing ovation in the meeting room at the Holiday Convention Centre, and protests outside.

At least a dozen people held signs on the sidewalk, conveying messages that Ayers “still hates America” and that this nation needs to “stand for American values.”


Read more: http://www.omaha.com/article/20091114/NEWS01/911149977

[Warren Stupidity]

1. When posting articles, always use the published title of the article as the title of the discussion

Don't go freestyle in LBN.

[Omaha Steve]

2. From LBN rules

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How many people think of William when it just says Ayers? Local people knew he was coming to town. Not sure most DUers knew.

[niyad]

3. I knew