Courage is the ability to express one's thoughts and not fear retribution for doing so. Courage is the ability to tell your story because you bear the truth, and then attach your name to that story. KC Johnson bears courage, and you "Concerned" CUNY person do not.
On Wednesday morning 50 students marched on the campus of Brooklyn College in support of Professor Johnson. We did not hide our faces as cameras took our picture. Instead we marched proudly and loudly for a man that has not once backed down in his fight for tenure; he has not been deterred in any way since the beginning of this debacle. Four hundred and forty-five students signed a petition that was presented to President Kimmich; each of those signatories bore courage. We the students of Brooklyn College bear more courage than you have demonstrated thus far. It is no wonder we support such a man and not the lies that your perpetuate.
I fear that you are not in possession of the truth. You therefore cannot reveal your identity. You told my colleague, Mr. Appell that "There is more truth to come, so stay tuned." Apparently you have a distorted notion of what the truth is. Well, that is apparent to your audience because you cannot reveal your identity. Those in possession of the truth such as myself, Mr. Appell, and Mr. Weininger all sign our names to what we write--the truth. We do not fear retribution because we are the ones who will be vindciated in the end when Professor Johnson is a full tenured professor at Brooklyn College.
So "Concerned" CUNY person if you bear courage please sign your name the next time you post. It will lend a modicum of substance to your vision of the truth. Demonstrate to your students that you do not fear retribution the way Professor Johnson, Mr. Appell, Mr. Weininger, and I have demonstrated thus far.
by Christine Sciascia on December 5, 2002 at 11:21 PM