The Pro-Orens Have it At Brandeis!

by Phyllis Chesler
Pajamas Media
May 5, 2010

http://www.phyllis-chesler.com/765/the-pro-orens-have-it-at-brandeis

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Those students, faculty, Brandeis alumni and interested others who are eager to hear Ambassador Oren speak now number 3,164 and counting on a petition. Those who believe that his presence will be "divisive" and "polarizing" now number only 249 and counting.

The pro-Orens have it!

Listen to what some Brandeis students themselves are saying in favor of Ambassador Oren.

According to The Washington Times, Brandeis student Nathan Mizrachi said that protesting Mr. Oren was a "waste of time" and acknowledged that although he is a controversial figure, "anyone who is consistently contributing to our worldview in a dignified, widely respected manner …is someone who merits our attention." He went on to ask students not to protest vocally during Mr. Oren's commencement speech as the Muslim students did in California.

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