Some MACers have asked for the comments I sent to the university employees regarding the link controversy so here they are: I agree 100% that we should not and must not use the lists for partisan messages and partisan purposes. I hope no one will do that again so that we all get to keep using the list for appropriate purposes! I understand that there is a clear need to explain our thinking of our NON-partisan purposes too. Perhaps if I had received the same link but with a different message and purpose from a communication media, or public relations, or political science, or marketing, or recording industry colleague with a clear academic purpose for analysis rather than as a persuasive message to everyone to send to everyone else, it may have been appropriate. But it was not. I agree too that it IS appropriate as educators to encourage people to register, or to encourage people to educate themselves on the issues, or to encourage people to vote. Though inappropriate, I do not see how this message in anyway insults or lacks respect for the Office of the President. That seems to be an angry partisan response to a regrettably inappropriate partisan message. Know Justice, Know Peace, Rev. Dr. E-K. Daufin Know Justice, Know Peace, Rev. Dr. E-K. Daufin Professor of Communication, ASU FSA Co-VP for Faculty Alabama State University, 915 S. Jackson St. Montgomery, AL 36101-0271 PH:334-229-6885 Thanks in advance for your research & creative activity referrals: http://home.earthlink.net/~ekdaufin With all my heart I want work that I love; for abundant pay; in a beautiful, functional, comfortable environment; with/for kind, competent, happy, supportive people who love, enjoy and appreciate me and I they. Ashe. Confidentiality Notice: Unless otherwise noted, this e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. From: E. K. Daufin [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 4:56 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: controversial MAC link I send this political media message link for academic appraisal to my Minorities And Communication Division colleagues. At my institution, a 1st year staff member sent it out to the whole university and started the latest drama as a Republican comm. studies. assoc. prof. objected and said it was insulting to the office of the president, again sending his objection to everyone at the university and I sought to mediate...this fool still goes where angels dare to tread I guess. For your academic media professional non-partisan observation... The staff member said: A must see video: Lisa Bonet and Lenny Kravitz' daughter, Zoe. This is the video about Obama that everyone is raving about. Make sure everybody you know sees it. http://www.dipdive.com/dip-politics/wato/ Know Justice, Know Peace, Rev. Dr. E-K. Daufin Professor of Communication, ASU FSA Co-VP for Faculty Alabama State University, 915 S. Jackson St. Montgomery, AL 36101-0271 PH:334-229-6885 Thanks in advance for your research & creative activity referrals: http://home.earthlink.net/~ekdaufin With all my heart I want work that I love; for abundant pay; in a beautiful, functional, comfortable environment; with/for kind, competent, happy, supportive people who love, enjoy and appreciate me and I they. Ashe. Confidentiality Notice: Unless otherwise noted, this e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.