Bush Administration Apologizes For Censorship of Christina Hoff Sommers

	posted by Nightmist on Wednesday December 26, @02:17PM from the censorship dept.
	I received an e-mail today from Charles Curie, who is the newly appointed administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The e-mail was in regard to my complaint about the treatment of Christina Hoff Sommers when she was invited to speak at a conference discussing the value of the "Girl Power" and "Boy Talk" programs. Hoff Sommers questioned the value of these programs, was shouted off the stage, and told to "shut the fuck up, bitch" by one Dr. Jay Wade, a professor who teaches a class in "listening skills." Mr. Curie was most apologetic, and has apologized to Hoff Sommers as well. Read his message to me by clicking Read More below.

	Dear Mr. Hanback: I am writing in response to your e-mail to President Bush, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Tommy G. Thompson, Alvera Stern, Ruth Sanchez-Way, and me regarding a meeting convened by the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention. As the Bush Administration's newly appointed Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in HHS, I was appalled to learn about the disrespectful manner in which a guest of SAMHSA's Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) was treated in a federally sponsored forum. No one should ever be censored or silenced as was Dr. Christina Hoff Sommers. Immediately after learning of the situation, I personally communicated my apology to Dr. Sommers and conveyed my conviction that SAMHSA values open and honest dialogue among people of diverse opinions.  I have made it clear to the staff involved in the incident that I expect them to treat all guests with dignity and respect, and ensure comity among meeting participants. Corrective action is being taken in this case. I will not tolerate disrespect of ideas, opinions, or values in the conduct of SAMHSA activities.  Sincerely, Charles G. Curie, M.A., A.C.S.W. Administrator, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

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Bravo (Score:1) by donaldcameron1 (aal@amateuratlarge.com) on Wednesday December 26, @06:28PM EST (#1) (User #357 Info) http://www.amateuratlarge.com Thank you Nightmist. I'm proud to be associated with you. Your success gives me hope. DWC

Re:Bravo (Score:1) by collins on Wednesday December 26, @09:46PM EST (#2) (User #311 Info) I'll second DWC's sentiments. Good job, Nightmist. Thanks.                                   Collins

Re:Bravo (Score:0) by Anonymous User on Wednesday December 26, @10:50PM EST (#3) Good work, Nightmist. I will say, though that I am not satisfied. I won't be satisfied until someone gets fired for this. The opposition would settle for no less, either. Not that I really expect tht to happen, nonetheless, I won't be satisfied until it does. Frank H

Re:Bravo (Score:2) by Nightmist (nightmist@mensactivism.org) on Wednesday December 26, @11:48PM EST (#4) (User #187 Info) http://www.jameshanbackjr.com I will say, though that I am not satisfied. I won't be satisfied until someone gets fired for this. The opposition would settle for no less, either. Not that I really expect tht to happen, nonetheless, I won't be satisfied until it does. Indeed. I wish he had been more specific about what type of "action" they're taking.

Re:Bravo (Score:1) by falconer on Thursday December 27, @12:20AM EST (#5) (User #411 Info) Imagine that during a meeting of the U.S. Civil Rights Commission, Mary Frances Berry was told to "shut the f*** up, bitch". I wonder if she'd accept an apology as the only consequence of this type of action.

Re:Bravo (Score:1) by hobbes on Thursday December 27, @12:22AM EST (#6) (User #537 Info) Thanks, Nitemist. You continue to provide all of us here with inspiration and hope. Please, please keep up the excellent work.

Great Job!!! (Score:2) by Marc Angelucci on Thursday December 27, @12:35AM EST (#7) (User #61 Info) Way to go Nightmist! I too hope this "listening skills" hypocrite is forced to either apologize or lose his job.

Re:Great Job!!! (Score:1) by Thomas on Thursday December 27, @01:02PM EST (#8) (User #280 Info) Nice work, Nightmist. Let's hope that there are some real repercussions for this outrage. Dr. Listener should at least be severely be reprimanded, but given his claimed area of expertise, he should probably be fired as a charlatan.

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