Posted on May 20, 2016
College reverses decision, rehires famed Delta Force hero | Fox News
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The First Amendment is evidently not dead yet on college campuses.
"When given the choice of standing alongside a decorated military hero or a bunch of militant LGBT activists – choose wisely.
The leadership of Hampden-Sydney College learned that lesson the hard way.
On May 19 I reported to you that the Virginia all-male college had chosen not to renew retired Lt. Gen. Jerry Boykin’s contract – ending his stellar, nine-year career teaching leadership and ethics.
Less than six hours later, the college reversed its decision and offered the retired general a one-year contract.
‘This situation has been a great reminder of how our First Amendment principles are worth standing up for and defending,’ Boykin told me.
I strongly suspect Hampden-Sydney had a bit of help with its decision to do the right thing.
‘There is strength in unified numbers,’ Boykin told me. ‘The radical left and LGBT activists completely underestimate the impact of freedom-loving Americans banding together to protect our First Amendment freedoms.’
‘Never cave in when you know that you are standing for what is right and true, for these are the principles that made this nation great,’ Boykin said. ‘Stand, even if it means you lose your job. Stand, even if it means you lose your life. The founding principles of this nation are worth defending, even if it costs you.’
‘When you stand, freedom prevails,’ Boykin said."
"When given the choice of standing alongside a decorated military hero or a bunch of militant LGBT activists – choose wisely.
The leadership of Hampden-Sydney College learned that lesson the hard way.
On May 19 I reported to you that the Virginia all-male college had chosen not to renew retired Lt. Gen. Jerry Boykin’s contract – ending his stellar, nine-year career teaching leadership and ethics.
Less than six hours later, the college reversed its decision and offered the retired general a one-year contract.
‘This situation has been a great reminder of how our First Amendment principles are worth standing up for and defending,’ Boykin told me.
I strongly suspect Hampden-Sydney had a bit of help with its decision to do the right thing.
‘There is strength in unified numbers,’ Boykin told me. ‘The radical left and LGBT activists completely underestimate the impact of freedom-loving Americans banding together to protect our First Amendment freedoms.’
‘Never cave in when you know that you are standing for what is right and true, for these are the principles that made this nation great,’ Boykin said. ‘Stand, even if it means you lose your job. Stand, even if it means you lose your life. The founding principles of this nation are worth defending, even if it costs you.’
‘When you stand, freedom prevails,’ Boykin said."
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Capt Seid Waddell - The SPLC has solid reasons for labeling them a hate group and they are clearly articulated in the article I liked. I'm not sure why you believe that I, the SPLC or "the left" hate them... recognizing a group of people as a hate group, because they are spreading hate toward Americans who are LGBT is simply acknowledging their actions. There are plenty of groups who are opposed to LGBT rights that are not labeled as hate groups because they don't run around spreading lies and false science.
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Maj John Bell - What reason do you have to believe that this issue isn't a big concern among LGBT Americans? I can't say one way or the other, however I doubt it would be an issue if civil rights activists were not pushing for change.
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SSG (Join to see) - I don't have a reason to believe one way or another. I am not an advocate for or against LGBTQ lifestyles. It falls into the category of none of my business.
There are a half a dozen openly gay or lesbian couples in my social circle. All of them are also my customers. We commonly discuss current events at social events or when they are picking up their goods from me. Occasionally LGBT related topics are the topic of the day. LGBT bathroom use and the perception of danger has never come up as a problem they face. The most common complaint I hear is the difficulty they face when trying to adopt or serve as foster parents. There is not one of these couples that I would be uncomfortable leaving my grandchildren with. I do not know if any of them are transgender or not. Additionally our community is so small you'd probably have to drive 15-20 miles to find a business that has a gender specific multi-user restroom.
There are a half a dozen openly gay or lesbian couples in my social circle. All of them are also my customers. We commonly discuss current events at social events or when they are picking up their goods from me. Occasionally LGBT related topics are the topic of the day. LGBT bathroom use and the perception of danger has never come up as a problem they face. The most common complaint I hear is the difficulty they face when trying to adopt or serve as foster parents. There is not one of these couples that I would be uncomfortable leaving my grandchildren with. I do not know if any of them are transgender or not. Additionally our community is so small you'd probably have to drive 15-20 miles to find a business that has a gender specific multi-user restroom.
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Maj John Bell - My understanding is is that only about 1 in 400 people is transgender, if I have ever come into contact with someone (outside of forums such as RallyPoint) who is transgendered, I didn't notice they were transgendered. That said, I imagine that life for those undergoing the change is extremely difficult, so difficult that roughly 40% of transgendered youth attempt suicide. Given that statistic, anything that makes a transgendered person feel more at ease in public would seem to be important and good.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/brynn-tannehill/the-truth-about-transgend_b_8564834.html
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/brynn-tannehill/the-truth-about-transgend_b_8564834.html
The Truth About Transgender Suicide
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LTC (Join to see), sometimes the good guys win even on campuses - when the public gets involved.
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The college should have just re-upped his contract and left it at that.
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