Holocaust Denial From U.S. Professors: Academic Freedom?

Professor Kaukab Siddique of Lincoln University thinks the Jews have "taken over America" by "devious and immoral means.

What are the limits to academic discourse? Are lies and calumnies from academics protected speech outside the classroom, as well as inside? Does “protected” mean immune from criticism or from direct consequences? Are there distinctions between statements made within one’s “field of expertise” and those made outside? When do such distinctions become hairsplitting rationalizations or mere defensiveness, as opposed to valuable exercises in reasoning and in defense of a noble enterprise?

Consider the case of Kaukab Siddique, professor of literature and communications at Lincoln University near Philadelphia. In a now widely broadcast video he stated to an approving crowd protesting near the White House:

For the Jews, I would say, see what could happen to you if the Muslims wake up. And I say to the Muslims, dear brothers and sisters, unite and rise up against this hydra-headed monster which calls itself Zionism. … It is obvious to us that Zionism is racism. … It is obvious to us that Zionism is genocide. It is obvious to us that Zionism is terrorism. But somehow the man living in the White House does not seem to know that. His silence is grim and dismal.

WE MUST CONTINUE TO SHOW OUR SUPPORT FOR ISRAEL!

South Florida Friends,
This is a great conference to attend! Please share the information below with your family and friends and fellow conservatives and other Israeli-supporting patriots. If you do not live in South Florida, perhaps you have friends and/or family members who do. You could help spread the information about this wonderful conference in support of Israel.

Joe and Emily Kaufman are not just an amazing couple, but they are so remarkable in their dedication to the conservative cause, our Constitution, Pro-Israeli issues and Anti-Sharia stand. Joe continues to be a vociferous and relentless individual, sacrificing so much just to have everyone hear the truth.

One way to share this information with others is to print out the event info below and take them to your churches and synagogues, family dinners, friends get togethers, forward it via email to your list.

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JOE KAUFMAN, AMERICANS AGAINST HATE, AND YOUNG ZIONISTS INVITE YOU TO:

FLORIDA PRO-ISRAEL CONFERENCE 2010
(DECEMBER 12, 2010)

***CONFERENCE WILL BE TELEVISED NATIONALLY BY C-SPAN***

SPEAKERS INCLUDE…

*DANIEL MANDEL, Director of the ZOA Center for Middle East Policy

*HELEN FREEDMAN, National Executive Director of Americans For a Safe Israel (AFSI)

*OFER BAVLY, Israeli Consul General for Florida and Puerto Rico

*JOE KAUFMAN, Chairman of Americans Against Hate (AAH), spokesman for Young Zionists

At the conference, U.S. REPRESENTATIVE ALLEN WEST will be honored with our annual YZ “Protector of Zion” Award.

Event MC will be LISA MACCI, radio hostess of “The Justice Hour” on WBZT.

Hatikvah to be sung by international vocalist INES CHAPMAN.

WHEN: Sunday, December 12, 2010 (2:00 pm sign-in/registration; 3:00 event)

WHERE: Renaissance Hotel, Fort Lauderdale, 1617 SE 17th St. (east of Federal Hwy)

MINIMUM DONATION: $30 in advance, $36 at the door (includes kosher brunch)

Americans Against Hate is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. All donations are tax deductible.

For tickets CONTACT: conference@AmericansAgainstHate.org or call (754) 204-4296.

Or send check made out to AAH: 1440 Coral Ridge Dr. #404, Coral Springs, FL 33071

Dr Kaukab Siddique

Education: Ph.D., Dalhousie University, Canada
M.A., Dalhousie University, Canada
M.A., Karachi University, Pakistan
B.A. Honors, Karachi University (1975)
(1972)
(1965)
(1962)

Years at Lincoln University: 18
Rank: Associate Professor
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: English and Journalism
Publications: Five books on Feminism in Islam
Recent Publication: MAN’S TWIN (Novel)
WORK IN PROGRESS: Manuscript of critical writing on media in the Post 9.11 era completed, titled RETURN TO PAKISTAN & PERSPECTIVES on TERRORISM
OTHER WRITING (Peer Related): Production of the HUMANITIES JOURNAL (two issues)
RADIO INTERVIEWS: Five Interviews with WOL RADIO 1450 and 1010 (covering Washington, DC and Baltimore) on media coverage of 9.11 and terrorism-related issues
RECENT CONFERENCE: WEBct Conference in San Diego (July 2003)
PRESENTATIONS: Average of Five Presentations every year on Feminism in South Asian and Middle eastern societies. Spoke at prestigious universities such as Cornell, Duke, Milwaukee, Montreal, Waterloo etc.
MOST RECENT PRESENTATION: On “Cultural Diversity and Muslim Immigrants in America” at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, November 2003.

Looks Amish to me.

*What are the limits to academic discourse? Are lies and calumnies from academics protected speech outside the classroom, as well as inside? Does “protected” mean immune from criticism or from direct consequences? Are there distinctions between statements made within one’s “field of expertise” and those made outside? When do such distinctions become hairsplitting rationalizations or mere defensiveness, as opposed to valuable exercises in reasoning and in defense of a noble enterprise?*

There are no limits.
Professors continue to teach Marxism, evolution, and Man-made Global Warming with a straight face.

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