Professor Called Police After Student Presentation

[darkknight9]

http://therecorderonline.net/2009/02...-presentation/
The Recorder
Conn.

Professor Called Police After Student Presentation

For CCSU student John Wahlberg, a class presentation on campus violence turned into a confrontation with the campus police due to a complaint by the professor.

On October 3, 2008, Wahlberg and two other classmates prepared to give an oral presentation for a Communication 140 class that was required to discuss a “relevant issue in the media”. Wahlberg and his group chose to discuss school violence due to recent events such as the Virginia Tech shootings that occurred in 2007.

Shortly after his professor, Paula Anderson, filed a complaint with the CCSU Police against her student. During the presentation Wahlberg made the point that if students were permitted to conceal carry guns on campus, the violence could have been stopped earlier in many of these cases. He also touched on the controversial idea of free gun zones on college campuses.

That night at work, Wahlberg received a message stating that the campus police “requested his presence”. Upon entering the police station, the officers began to list off firearms that were registered under his name, and questioned him about where he kept them.

They told Wahlberg that they had received a complaint from his professor that his presentation was making students feel “scared and uncomfortable”.

“I was a bit nervous when I walked into the police station,” Wahlberg said, “but I felt a general sense of disbelief once the officer actually began to list the firearms registered in my name. I was never worried however, because as a law-abiding gun owner, I have a thorough understanding of state gun laws as well as unwavering safety practices.”

Professor Anderson refused to comment directly on the situation and deferred further comment.

“It is also my responsibility as a teacher to protect the well being of our students, and the campus community at all times,” she wrote in a statement submitted to The Recorder. “As such, when deemed necessary because of any perceived risks, I seek guidance and consultation from the Chair of my Department, the Dean and any relevant University officials.”

Wahlberg believes that her complaint was filed without good reason.

“I don’t think that Professor Anderson was justified in calling the CCSU police over a clearly nonthreatening matter. Although the topic of discussion may have made a few individuals uncomfortable, there was no need to label me as a threat,” Wahlberg said in response. “The actions of Professor Anderson made me so uncomfortable, that I didn’t attend several classes. The only appropriate action taken by the Professor was to excuse my absences.”

The university police were unavailable for comment.

“If you can’t talk about the Second Amendment, what happened to the First Amendment?” asked Sara Adler, president of the Riflery and Marksmanship club on campus. “After all, a university campus is a place for the free and open exchange of ideas.”

-Shauna Simeone, Asst. Opinion Editor
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Far out man.....

[5711-Marine]

Can you believe this?

Professor Called Police After Student Presentation



For CCSU student John Wahlberg, a class presentation on campus violence turned into a confrontation with the campus police due to a complaint by the professor.

On October 3, 2008, Wahlberg and two other classmates prepared to give an oral presentation for a Communication 140 class that was required to discuss a “relevant issue in the media”. Wahlberg and his group chose to discuss school violence due to recent events such as the Virginia Tech shootings that occurred in 2007.

Shortly after his professor, Paula Anderson, filed a complaint with the CCSU Police against her student. During the presentation Wahlberg made the point that if students were permitted to conceal carry guns on campus, the violence could have been stopped earlier in many of these cases. He also touched on the controversial idea of free gun zones on college campuses.

That night at work, Wahlberg received a message stating that the campus police “requested his presence”. Upon entering the police station, the officers began to list off firearms that were registered under his name, and questioned him about where he kept them.

They told Wahlberg that they had received a complaint from his professor that his presentation was making students feel “scared and uncomfortable”.

“I was a bit nervous when I walked into the police station,” Wahlberg said, “but I felt a general sense of disbelief once the officer actually began to list the firearms registered in my name. I was never worried however, because as a law-abiding gun owner, I have a thorough understanding of state gun laws as well as unwavering safety practices.”

Professor Anderson refused to comment directly on the situation and deferred further comment.

“It is also my responsibility as a teacher to protect the well being of our students, and the campus community at all times,” she wrote in a statement submitted to The Recorder. “As such, when deemed necessary because of any perceived risks, I seek guidance and consultation from the Chair of my Department, the Dean and any relevant University officials.”

Wahlberg believes that her complaint was filed without good reason.

“I don’t think that Professor Anderson was justified in calling the CCSU police over a clearly nonthreatening matter. Although the topic of discussion may have made a few individuals uncomfortable, there was no need to label me as a threat,” Wahlberg said in response. “The actions of Professor Anderson made me so uncomfortable, that I didn’t attend several classes. The only appropriate action taken by the Professor was to excuse my absences.”

The university police were unavailable for comment.

“If you can’t talk about the Second Amendment, what happened to the First Amendment?” asked Sara Adler, president of the Riflery and Marksmanship club on campus. “After all, a university campus is a place for the free and open exchange of ideas.”



-Shauna Simeone, Asst. Opinion Editor

Below is from another post on this issue here

Here are a few officials that you might want to consult with on this matter: Patricia Lane, Asst. Director of University Relations lanep@ccsu.edu, Mark Mclaughlin Associate Vice President mclaughlinm@ccsu.edu, President of the University John W. Miller universitypresident@ccsu.edu. You might ask them how do they justify these actions when as a university they support a pistol and rifle club?

[CommonHighrise]

Originally Posted by 5711-Marine

Can you believe this?

Yes, I can. Glad I went to a technical trade school rather than one of these lefty pinko commie institutions.

[andrewjs18]

Originally Posted by CommonHighrise

Yes, I can. Glad I went to a technical trade school rather than one of these lefty pinko commie institutions.

same...I'm not surprised....Ca2003 has plenty of left-wing professors who try to teach their political views to the class...if you ask me, that's wrong.

[birdhunter317]

She is a BCW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!

[DaveM55]

Communist beotch

[Dannytheman]

I sent an e mail to the dean and others listed in the articles.
While this doesn't suprise me, once again the story stirs more questions than it answers. I will be following this one closely!

[Coops]

Getting out of your comfort zone and testing ideas that are controversial is what college is supposed to be about. You might even learn something new. That goes for professors as well as students.

If he had said "ban guns" he would have gotten an A. Professors are supposed to be "liberal" thinkers but, for the most part, they seem pretty closed minded to me.

[imperialism2024]

Before we run too far with this...

Is there a copy of the presentation out there anywhere on the interwebs? While I'd like to believe that the presentation was well-articulated and made good points, there's a chance that it may have been a bit, er, less than civil. I've read some arguments on gun forums that make me cringe as a gun owner, much less a non-gun-owner.

I'm in no way defending the professor's actions, but I'm withholding judgement until more facts come in...

[crakkajakka15]

Originally Posted by imperialism2024

Before we run too far with this...

Is there a copy of the presentation out there anywhere on the interwebs? While I'd like to believe that the presentation was well-articulated and made good points, there's a chance that it may have been a bit, er, less than civil. I've read some arguments on gun forums that make me cringe as a gun owner, much less a non-gun-owner.

Seriously.....??? It was still a presentation. Nothing more regardless of how bad or good it may of been. Bad part is I bet he got a shitty grade. Something else to maybe being up to school deans. If the presentation was good and she was just biased and gave him a bad grade ( or lesser grade than deserved) based on pure bias the professor should be fired.

As for the professor...what a sheep. I would of laughed at those police officers asking me where I keep my guns. "Have i done anything wrong?" NO.... Next question "Am I being detained" NO....me walking out the door.