Was the University of Michigan right to pull "American Sniper" from campus becuase it made some students feel "unsafe"?

2015-04-08T12:19:14-04:00

They showed Paddington Bear instead (really). The wussification of our youth continues.
http://www.thecollegefix.com/post/21937/

Univ. of Michigan cancels ‘American Sniper’ screening: 'Made students feel unsafe' - The College...

University: 'While our intent was to show a film, the impact of the content was harmful, and made students feel unsafe and unwelcome at our program.'

Response by SSG Gerhard S. made Apr 8 at 2015 5:09 PM

2015-04-08T17:09:16-04:00

Perhaps they should only show old re-runs of Teletubbies in order to not offend anybody.

Response by SSG Gerhard S. made Apr 8 at 2015 5:13 PM

2015-04-08T17:13:06-04:00

From the Article.... “The movie American Sniper not only tolerates but promotes anti-Muslim … rhetoric and sympathizes with a mass killer,” according to an online letter circulated among the campus community via Google Docs that garnered the signatures."

I guess our College students don't even know the difference between "mass" killing, and "serial" killing. (Not that I believe either characterization is correct.) If they're not smart enough to even get something this basic and simple correct in their "petition", it should be invalidated.

Response by SSG Gerhard S. made Apr 8 at 2015 5:15 PM

2015-04-08T17:15:16-04:00

Again, from the article... "“Chris Kyle was a racist who took a disturbing stance on murdering Iraqi civilians,” the collective letter stated."

Seriously? In what world are these people living?

Response by SSG Gerhard S. made Apr 8 at 2015 5:21 PM

2015-04-08T17:21:44-04:00

And here's a story about a young lady who is trying to inject a little sanity into the situation...
http://www.michigandaily.com/blog/wire/student-launches-petition-reverse-decision-cancel-umix-film-showing. Where do I go to sign.....

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 8 at 2015 5:31 PM

2015-04-08T17:31:19-04:00

A long time ago, I had wondered why my college classes reminded me of being back in the fourth grade. I simply thought I was an anti-social people-hater.
The theory hasn't been disproved, necessarily, just re-evaluated.

http://reason.com/blog/2015/03/22/nyt-on-the-zenith-of-trigger-warning-par

Students Are Literally 'Hiding from Scary Ideas,' Or Why My Mom's Nursery School Is Edgier Than...

Safe spaces are infantilizing and insulting.

Response by CPT Zachary Brooks made Apr 8 at 2015 8:54 PM

2015-04-08T20:54:57-04:00

Supposedly the movie is "Racist" and "Anti-Muslim" according to the news articles I can find.

PC crap goes too far.

Response by SPC Patrick Gearardo made Apr 8 at 2015 9:25 PM

2015-04-08T21:25:28-04:00

Ahhh, the PC of America.

1. If they want to see the movie, go to the theaters like everyone else.
2. Apply butt-hurt cream to the affected area for those who are offended by the movie.
3. Butt-hurt people, get a life.

I'm offended by the feeble minded.

Response by SSG Gerhard S. made Apr 9 at 2015 6:45 AM

2015-04-09T06:45:51-04:00

Apparently there ARE some adults at U of M who don't get scared by watching a movie.

Coach Harbaugh ✔ @CoachJim4UM
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Michigan Football will watch "American Sniper"! Proud of Chris Kyle & Proud to be an American & if that offends anybody then so be it!

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 9 at 2015 7:21 AM

2015-04-09T07:21:03-04:00

Isn't U of M's sports team the Wolverines?

Bloodthirsty biological killing machines that they expect the student body to rally behind and cheer for with vim and vigor?

Shouldn't that make Vegans feel "unsafe" or something?

I'm just going to go wave a BS flag on a hill for a couple minutes as an act of free speech towards the U of M.

Response by CMSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 9 at 2015 9:36 AM

2015-04-09T09:36:45-04:00

This is complete and utter horsesh*t/bollocks/crap. Last time I checked, one can opt to go or not go when an event is held to include a movie showing.

Meanwhile, I am offended that the likeness of an animal was used for Paddington Bear. It is cruel. ((womp womp)) :}

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 9 at 2015 10:45 AM

2015-04-09T10:45:25-04:00

May a pax forever be upon University of Michigan Wolverine Football! May their program never regain it's former prominence, may it falter on gameday Saturdays; may it never again beat the OSU Buckeyes!

Yeah, you had your choice and you made it: Be men and face issues that men must confront, or be children in perpetuity. You've made your choice; quit your whining and go play with your teddy bears!

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 9 at 2015 10:46 AM

2015-04-09T10:46:55-04:00

Maybe they should have mentioned that there was going to be Graham Crackers & Apple Sauce served at the showing. It works for my 5 year old anyway.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 9 at 2015 10:54 AM

2015-04-09T10:54:42-04:00

They showed both movies after the football team said they wanted to watch it.

Response by PO3 Steven Sherrill made Apr 9 at 2015 11:05 AM

2015-04-09T11:05:03-04:00

Really, unsafe? I may be the only one who feels this, but I am thankful to Scout/Snipers. They do a shitty job. Let's face it, having to make a split second decision as to whether or not a person lives or dies based on their threat level to the platoon that is having overwatch provided is a shitty job. I would not want that job. I don't even know if I could do that job. I have a great deal of respect for Snipers, Rangers, Airborne, SEAL, Special Forces, and all of the others I didn't list by name who do the dirty jobs that are kept classified because nobody wants the details of what they are asked to do in the public light.

Thank You Special Operations for doing what you do.

I have not seen American Sniper. I am looking forward to when it comes out on Amazon. I have a date with my 17 year old daughter who also is looking forward to seeing the movie. So if a college student feels unsafe because a movie is playing maybe they should call mommy, ask for a binky and blankey so they can go take a nappy until their big person pants arrive. Then they may be ready for real life. Candy asses.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 23 at 2015 5:39 PM

2015-04-23T17:39:25-04:00

I had just read that they reversed the reverse. Just ridiculous. Why does our freedom of speech have to be waivered? Good Lord, when something offends me, I just don't look at, listen to, put my big girl pants on and walk away. Too EASY. We are becoming WAY to PC. Just ridiculous.

Response by PO3 Bob Walsh made Apr 23 at 2015 8:54 PM

2015-04-23T20:54:21-04:00

This has now spread to the Univ. of Maryland. The Muslim students find it offensive, claiming it will cause mass murder of Muslims. How could that happen to such a gentle bunch of freedom loving people. I hope they don't find the National Anthem offensive,what next, US Marine Corps. watch out " to the shores of Tripoli", may be the next thing to be attacked.