Zorn’s Flooding hte Zone

which is good because I have a busy day—

The motion to consider the Chief’s future has been withdrawn and will be reintroduced next summer

"Frances G. Carroll, the trustee who introduced the motion earlier this week, said she was withdrawing it because other trustees were upset at the short notice," said an Associated Press story.

Short notice?

This controversy has been around for well over a decade and discussed and studied to a fare-thee-well. There are no new arguments and there’s no need for still more input. The only thing these cowardly trustees need time for is to find political cover.

Eric seems to think, as I said in my comments, that the impact of removing the chief won’t be that great–I think he is correct.

Because I have so much respect for the University, I’d be surprised if its alumni base turned out to be this shallow and petty.

I will deprive this institution of financial support I would otherwise provide because its trustees differ with me on how best to respect the American Indian!!!

Well, there will be some people that shallow and petty, it won’t be that big of a deal. As an institution of higher learning it could well be a wonderful way to teach about respect and diversity.

The Chief’s days are numbered. It may not be next year, but eventually a white guy running around as a caricature of an American Indian won’t be acceptable.

Eric also provides an interesting take on whether it should be native American or American Indian. I find all of the general terms difficult because they don’t differentiate between those American Indians south of the United States that face very different issue. That said, I see the point about American Indian.