Bush library plans under fire-Concerns how it will affect Southern Methodist University's reputation

[Kadie]

Bush library plans under fire
Fri Apr 13, 4:03 AM ET



DALLAS, United States (AFP) - Plans to establish a presidential library and think tank for George W. Bush at his wife's alma mater in Texas have come under fire from both faculty and the clergy associated with Southern Methodist University.

A vocal group of professors, concerned about how an institute billed to be "inspired by the principles of George W. Bush's administration" might affect the university's reputation, have been working to block the library.

At a recent vote, the faculty senate split 13-13 over creating a complete divide between the institute and the university, where First Lady Laura Bush earned a bachelor of science degree in education in 1968.

"I'm concerned that we're going to be judged by the things this institute does," said history professor Benjamin Johnson.

"These guys are so divisive, so unpopular, it seems to me really dangerous to go for an arrangement that could turn the face of your university over to them without any controls over them."

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[BOSSHOG]

1. Bless you for that chuckle

People concerned about being associated with george bush. Hilarious. Who would not be concerned except for those that have to like him, like mommy and daddy?

[CrazyOrangeCat]

2. Regent "University"

will be the only ones ready to take him, by the time Waxman, Conyers, et al get finished with him.

[jojo54]

3. My first thought was

maybe the plans should be put on hold until it's determined whether his ass gets impeached or not.