by Julia Lutch
There are multiple “errors of fact” in Protestors Call for the Ouster of the Imam.
The event was not a “rally” – it was a silent vigil. No one chanted, sang or shouted, and no one walked back and forth.
There were no bullhorns, megaphones, or speeches. There was no name-calling.
This is not merely “what they called a peaceful protest” – it was perfectly peaceful, and one wishes that the students on UC campuses would behave with as much dignity.
“What they called” is language chosen with the intent of casting aspersions upon the vigil, and does not constitute anything resembling accurate reporting of atmosphere of the vigil.
The silent vigil was organized by one person, and that person is not a Bet Haverim congregant, despite what was claimed in the article.
There were many Christians from churches in Yolo, Placer and Sacramento counties, as well as people unaffiliated with any congregation, all of whom were appalled at the silence of mosque congregants in the face of blatant anti-Semitic sermons by their imam. This is a fundamental violation of American values and of everything that attracts immigrants to our country.
(Editor’s note: The Vanguard based the line “The Vanguard has learned that the rally was organized by a Bet Haverim congregant” on an email received that was sent prior to the event. The single referent to a rally did not intend to imply chanting or singing. The Vanguard acknowledges the reference to an organizer is apparently in error and apologizes for the mistake).
I don’t understand this comment. This seems like a perfectly valid letter with a justified beef. This one statement seems like a complete non sequitur. Is she referring to a particular incident? Particular students? Students who participate in peaceful protests? No them? The Milo Y. thing? Students in general? The 99% of students who don’t engage in protests? What does any of this have to do with the rest of the letter?
I am literally baffled. Like I am symbolically wearing a baffle today I am so baffled.
The other thing I don’t get is where/what is this “Letter” thing? Do you get letters, you get letters, you get lots and lots of letters? Letterrrrrrrrrrrrrs! I mean where are they? On the site? They aren’t articles or comments, they are “letters”?
I just happened to see this flash across the screen on top, or I would have missed it.
Alan, I’m sure she’s referring to the Milo protest but agree she could’ve elaborated a little more.
I don’t understand this comment. This seems like a perfectly valid letter with a justified beef. This one statement seems like a complete non sequitur. Is she referring to a particular incident? Particular students? Students who participate in peaceful protests? Not them? The Milo Y. thing? Students in general? The 99% of students who don’t engage in protests? What does any of this have to do with the rest of the letter?
I am literally baffled. Like I am symbolically wearing a baffle today I am so baffled.
The other thing I don’t get is where/what is this “Letter” thing? Do you get letters, you get letters, you get lots and lots of letters? Letterrrrrrrrrrrrrs! I mean where are they? On the site? They aren’t articles or comments, they are “letters”?
I just happened to see this flash across the screen on top, or I would have missed it.
I must’ve burped.