California university suspends Muslim union for heckling Israel envoy as 'killer'

i hope it is a good lesson. SHAME ON MSU!

Freedom of speech is guaranteed under the US Constitution...but only as long as it does not disrupt the freedom of others to speak. Unfortunately for UC Irvine, this comes a little too late, as my son who was accepted there as a Honor's Student, chose another very highly rated university with one of his reasons for rejecting UC Irvine being the attitude of Muslims on campus.

The vast majority of non-natural deaths among Muslims since 1066 (including nearly 5 million since 1966) have been due to other Muslims--for them to call Israel as "killer" and ignore their own deficiencies shows Muslims' true colours!

Where is free speech when you are suspended for speaking your mind. It looks a bit hypocritical.....but then thats how the world turns

They just elevated this kid into a new local Arab freedom fighter 'hero' at our local Santa Ana mosque, the same where they converted wayward Jew Adam Gadahn into a terrorist. The community service should be designed to redress the crime. Picking up campus trash isn't the right solution.

I do not understand how protests by individuals would lead to the suspension of a group they are associated with. There was no indication that the group sponsored the protest. It is like saying that we should shut down the university because these 12 of its student did a rowdy protest.

That's unfair to punish the entire group. The MSU is hundreds of people, now how will they hold the weekly Jummah prayers or Ramadan dinners?

Anti Semitism has reached intolerable levels on campuses all over the world : read the studies that prove Jewish students live in fear, and are subject to non stop harrasment and intimidation. In Europe, it has reached frightening levels, and US is going the same way.

The MSU was suspended not only for heckling Oren but also for its numerous anti-Semitic activities and its other attempts to foment bigotry and extremism. Attempting to prevent Israelis and Jews from exercising freedom of speech at Irvine was only one example of the MSU's extremist actions.

An appropriate (and surprising) action by UCI in suspending its Muslim Union. It send the correct message on the value of respecting free speech

how come I am always told that Islam is a religion of peace! most of the fighting in the world today takes place in Islamic countries.

"Off with their heads" or "racist Zionist pigs"

Now let's go the next step of banning all Student Unions that have an agenda of spreading racism, bigotry, and hatred (e.g. Muslim Student Union at UCI) on-campus. These organizations are usually funded and supported by unnamed outside sources that spread bigotry, hatred, and racism.

It is unfortunate that the Moslem students involved in the interuption of a talk being given by a guest of the University they are attending failed to learn that the purpose of a university education is to hear other views and discuss and debate them. Shouting down another demonstrates both intolerance and a rejection of the concept that discussion leads to understanding and the bridging of differences.

and shouting down oppostion. Now apparently it is not kosher. Hypocrites.

i fee bad that Isreali amasdor was treated badly. he is innocent and represent an innocent govt. all world is againt them for not reason. i feel world is just foll of foolishe peoples

"According to the university's decision, the MSU membership is also required to collectively complete 50 hours of community service, as a result of which it will not be allowed to conduct organized campus events until at least the fall of 2011." This sounds like collective punishment! Punishing all members because a dozen of them excercised their right to free speech? The sad thing is that this is coming from a University where rights are supposed to be taught and upheld! The fairness test will be the university's reaction to hecklers that will try to stop someone, such as an Iranian official, from delivering his/her speech.

Finally, California university is coming to its senses. Would that more schools will follow. Free speech should not be abused and verbal harassement is totally unacceptable in institutions of higher education (as well as in any other places). Israel is lucky, and should be very proud, to have Michael Oren as ambassador to the US. A gentleman and perfect diplomat. This is not the first time he has had to face hecklers on campuses; let's hope it is the last time.

Today Palestinian terrorists kill one Israeli police officer and wound 3 others without any reason. Is that what the students in California were talking about? The hypocrisy of those delinquents and terrorists.

Right on! If this had been any other group, they would have been punished months ago, when it happened.

No matter how much you try you can never silence the truth.

Muslim students should sue university on the ground of unconsitutionality

It's good that these thugs be controlled before it's too late.

Finally the University stands up to these thugs. This had nothing to do with debate about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This had only to do with thugs who have yet to learn concepts of freedom of speech and freedom of thought. These hecklers are getting the minimum punishment they deserve.

and if you post a cartoon, they won't threaten you with death. They will just state a fact such as 'look at the last guy who posted a cartoon of mohammad'

Israeli representatives can't expect to be allowed to travel around the world without being challenged on their many failed policies. It doesnt seem right - especially in such a prestigious University, to stiffle opposition like this. It seems most undemocratic to me.

A univrersity is a place of ideas, of discourse where divergent opinions, no matter how repugnant should be heard and met with counter ideas. The constant disruption that made Oren's address impossible, is conduct unbecoming for a university environment. It alsoprvented Oren from being heard so that others could counter his claims. Oren is a propgandist and says nothing new. He simply spouts the usual Israeli propganda that is heard over and over ad nauseum. He should have ben confronted with facts not chaos and mayhem.

In the U.S., all sides have the right to speak. Get used to it you thug! This is just a small example of what life would be like in the U.S. if Islam gains a foothold. The larger their numbers, the bolder and more violent you can expect them to become in suppressing free speech.

I must say I am floored that a Ca university took the right stance. Thank you for standing up for Americans and israel. We love Israel.

So no Muslims are allowed to protest against any Jews any where? What the hell happened to free speech in this case? What's wrong with calling a Hyenna a Hyenna? I am surprised the Muslim Student Association wasn't called Anti-Smite! What happend? No use of the A-bom to silence critisism?

Should ban them forever! Everyone has that precious right called "Free Speech" but being disrespectful as someone is trying to deliver a message is uncalled for. Isaiah 62:1 King James Version AV 1611 1 For Zion's sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the salvation thereof as a lamp that burneth.

excellent news, and a teaching moment to the uncivilized

The 1st bit of good news from American campuses vis a vis a proper code of conduct in a long tome. Everyone should have a chance to express their views.

I believe the University made a wise decision. I respect protesters having their say - but not in a way that keeps an invited guest from having his or her say. Perhaps other universities will follow this example, which may allow for a more civil discourse.

At least someone has the courage to stand up and take appropriate action at the hate ranting of the Muslim Student Assoc.

Looks like a planned provocation of the Muslim students to me. Irvine is said to be right wing / libertarian.

most of the universities in the USA,in England,Canada,Brazil,etc are infected by the moslem/communist/antisemitic/anti-Israel fungus

Finally some good news!