Boston Law Prof. Quits After Colleague Calls Troop Care Packages ‘Shameful’
- Posted on November 22, 2011 at 5:08pm by
Tiffany Gabbay
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A Suffolk University law professor who also happens to be serving overseas in Afghanistan, submitted his resignation after a colleague condemned the school’s policy of sending out care packages to U.S. troops abroad, essentially calling America’s armed service men and women killers.
U.S. Army Reserve Maj. Robert Roughsedge said Michael Avery’s inflammatory e-mail regarding the troops — who he thinks do not deserve sympathy — is akin to a child throwing “a temper tantrum.” Avery blasted the school-wide drive to collect supplies for soldiers, writing in an email: “I think it is shameful that it is perceived as legitimate to solicit in an academic institution for support for men and women who have gone overseas to kill other human beings.”
Fox News reports Avery, who specializes in constitutional law, also wrote that sympathy for American troops is “not particularly rational in today’s world.” He added:
In response to Avery’s email, Roughsedge submitted his letter of resignation on Monday, telling WTXF in a telephone interview that the e-mail is “hate speech.”
“It’s basically like a 5-year-old throwing a temper tantrum,” he told the station. “That is not how we teach our students to rationally look at the issues…We want rational adult discourse and that is not something I would tolerate in my class and it is not something the school should tolerate from one of its professors.”
Roughsedge was a member of the adjunct faculty at Suffolk University for eight years and taught a popular course on terrorism and the law. He left for Afghanistan in Dec. 2010 and is expected to return home to New Hampshire next month.
Not surprisingly, Suffolk has since received a myriad complaints from both students and alumni over Avery’s incendiary remarks, asserting his views do not represent the entire school community. Suffolk claims to have a long, proud history of supporting U.S. troops and that its care package drive continues to be a success.
As Avery was exercising his personal opinions, the university’s provost will, thus far, not be taking any disciplinary action against the law professor.
Bold emphasis added by The Blaze.
Below you can listen to Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown share his take on Avery’s statement with radio host Howie Carr:
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Comments (78)
COFemale
Posted on November 22, 2011 at 6:14pmSo let me get this straight this Avery guy is totally against our military killing those who are trying to kill us, but I bet he has no problem with a women walking into an abortion clinic and killing her baby.
Let‘s face it these communist marxist don’t like the military because they are the only ones who would kick his A—– from here to kingdom come.
What I am waiting for is our God serving military to kick there so call pansies military patooties.
Report Post »kaydeebeau
Posted on November 22, 2011 at 6:58pmI’m with you – want a real eye opener about what our guys face and how the current (though the same as since Korea) rules of engagement are wrong and why this war has lasted so long – check out a show on G4 – Bomb Squad Afghanistan.
If we had fought WWII the way we have fought all wars since – we would be speaking German or Japanese now.
Report Post »Spirit 72
Posted on November 22, 2011 at 8:02pmStepping off a plane coming back from Vietnam, a woman runs up and spits on me and calls me a “baby-killer.” She wore a t-shirt with the feminist logo on it. She no doubt also advocates abortion…aka baby-killing. Lefties are so predictable in that they accuse you of their sins and the very thing where their guilt trip is all tied up.
Report Post »basskids
Posted on November 22, 2011 at 10:13pmDon’t forget the whales and the mink. They have more rights than the unborn humans as well. The left reminds me of a Picasso. Thrown in a blender, shot on to canvas and they think they’re brilliant and enlightened
Report Post »lillymckim
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 7:21amI wish he would not have resigned we need more people like Robert Roughsedge to stand tall and get his message out to the students… not quit
Report Post »smithclar3nc3
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 7:48amWell if that the attitude of the far left the next Civil war should go swimmingly for conservatives.
Report Post »michael79
Posted on November 22, 2011 at 6:14pm“not particularly rational in today’s world.”
Report Post »The thing that has been, is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun.
Patriot Z
Posted on November 22, 2011 at 6:12pmwait! why would he resign? stay in in school major. dont let that idiot drive you away! we need people like the major in schools teaching the truth, not idiot child like liberals preaching hate and lies!
Report Post »IronSights
Posted on November 22, 2011 at 6:21pmI don’t know P-Z, If more students and professors walked I think that would open the eyes of the leadership. College is basically big business and a mas exodus would hit them where it hurts, in the pocket book.
Report Post »TEXASGRANNY73
Posted on November 22, 2011 at 6:27pmHe said he would look elsewhere. Maybe we will get lucky to get this guy in Texas. Think the other guy is just jealous and it was personal. The Care pkgs still go.
Report Post »Mtroom
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 7:12amI think he was saving the guy from a whoop’n and himself from some jail time. ..But really, I just don’t understand..There‘s large groups of people strapping bombs to their children’s chests and sending them into crowded super markets to blow themselves up…And some how this idiot thinks we are the bad guys…Man, I sure am glad our troops are fighting them over there….I guess this guy feels that the TSA shakedowns of those 85 year old ladies at the airport are gonna keep him safe. I wish Major Roughsedge and the rest of our armed forces a safe return…and GOD BLESS …
Report Post »LyndaJo
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 8:42amAll those who quit could maybe start a real college!!
Report Post »EqualJustice
Posted on November 22, 2011 at 6:11pmHOWIE CAAAAAAAA IN THE CAAAAAAAAAAAA. haha I love him. He is so funny.
Report Post »burnteye86
Posted on November 22, 2011 at 6:10pm10 to 1 odds says Avery will put out a memo saying “I apologize to anyone who was offended”.
Report Post »lylejk
Posted on November 22, 2011 at 6:01pmAll it would take would be for the alumni to stop giving money and this professor will be fired. If he doesn’t get the can, then it’s obvious what type of University this place is and folks should allow their children to go their. :)
Report Post »lylejk
Posted on November 22, 2011 at 6:02pmShould be shouldn’t and not should. Man I wish we could edit our own posts. :)
Report Post »bhelmet
Posted on November 22, 2011 at 5:53pmThese are the same people trying to “win” soldiers over to the OWS side – I hope our good men and women see through these attempts.
Report Post »dmforman
Posted on November 22, 2011 at 6:39pmVery true. I hope that soldiers realize what is really going on.
Report Post »lodgerat
Posted on November 22, 2011 at 11:59pmThey know, they’re not dumb. A lodge Brother of mine just back from Iraq said they see the news daily and understand who is behind the mess we have going on here. They have to be careful not to say the wrong thing because of backlash mentioning the CMAC.
Report Post »katiekates_66
Posted on November 22, 2011 at 5:52pmNow wait a minute now: Howie Carr is using really “big” words for this dude to understand what he was saying?!?!?! I’m glad the DB removed himself – and this school SUCKS I’m from New England, I thank GOD I am NO LONGER LIVING THERE- I’M IN IOWA NOW….I live among people who actually have common sense…..I will NEVER ALLOW MY CHILDREN TO GO TO COLLEGE ON THE EAST OR WEST COAST!!!!!!!!!! EVER!
And BTW this guy would last 5 minutes over there….lets collectively send him!
Report Post »tbeachhead
Posted on November 22, 2011 at 5:51pmI’m with him staying on…free speech and all. But he has no business teaching constitutional law. Let him undertake researching the case for common garden slug rights. He can spend his years in a garden digging for case histories…
Report Post »objectivetruth
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 3:29pmGarden slugs lost all rights when they tore up the roots on my and every other gardeners prized vegetables.Slug-o to the rescue.Actually milky spore works better and much longer.See I’ve saved his worthless lazy azz effort.
Report Post »txdawna
Posted on November 22, 2011 at 5:50pmLove that Howie! Miss him now that I’m living in Texas. Texas is the best kept secret, other than the open boarders – we are relatively safe — especially from the “Nutty Professors” of the world. We all have to work as hard as we can to keep sanity alive for our kids!!! (and grandkids)
Report Post »Arc
Posted on November 22, 2011 at 5:45pmOne of the most “unfortunate” spoils of war is the freedom of speech given to Avery thru the blood of the military. I’m quite sure that the Phd is comfortable on his lofty academic perch, lording over all the serfs, reminding them of his brilliance and secretly raping himself over his cowardly approach to his freedom, to which he has never broke a sweat to attain, maintain or RETAIN. The good professor is just too full of himself to wonder where he gets his freedom……….shame on academia for allowing this ingrate to persist.
Report Post »jstan442
Posted on November 22, 2011 at 5:44pmsend this jack over there and see how he sings when the firing of real weapons starts
Report Post »Blazing
Posted on November 22, 2011 at 5:43pmThe wrong person resigned. The person who distributed the offensive email should be given an opportunity to resign and if that does not happen – fired.
Report Post »Meyvn
Posted on November 22, 2011 at 5:47pmExactly, but since that would never happen, I am pleased that the Major took a stand.
Report Post »justangry
Posted on November 22, 2011 at 5:33pmI ran into this type of attitude a lot in college. As soon as they realize you’re there on the GI Bill; you might as well just drop that course. It’s a disgusting reality.
Report Post »Bluefish49
Posted on November 22, 2011 at 5:39pmFinally a man of moral aptitude in academia….refreshing
Report Post »paulusmaximus
Posted on November 22, 2011 at 5:31pm” Avery, who specializes in constitutional law” Now you know why most collage students have no knowledge of what constitutional law is.Tenured stupidly!
Report Post »undercover
Posted on November 22, 2011 at 5:29pmThe reason progressives and socialists want free education at the college level is so they can
Report Post »indocrinate more and more of our youth with their perverted liberal doctrine.
CatB
Posted on November 22, 2011 at 5:35pmNot to mention paying themselves outragous salaries while indoctrinating said youth. Beats “working” I guess … if you are a liberal.
TEA!
Report Post »objectivetruth
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 3:31pmTouche.
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on November 22, 2011 at 5:27pmI would like to say, the wrong Professor quit. But, who, in the right, quits… especially being Military Trained? Something… is really Wrong, here!
Report Post »objectivetruth
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 3:37pmBeats going to jail.He would have given that idiot an overdue a@@kicking.Unfortunately he would probaly be the one charged.Most military members can’t stand idiots especially liberal idiots.I uderstand why he resigned.
Report Post »progressiveslayer
Posted on November 22, 2011 at 5:24pmAvery,I think your opinion is shameful you POS coward,since you don‘t like the idea of sending care packages to the men and women of our military don’t send any,real men will fight to protect your right to say stupid things.’To kill other human beings,‘ newsflash Avery that’s the function of an army,to kill your enemy quickly,you candyass coward.
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on November 22, 2011 at 5:23pmLets See
College Perfesser———————-Check
Lawyer———————————–Check
Masshole——————————–Check
Marxist———————————–Check
All the ingredients for a lilly-livered, yellow-bellied, Progressive Puke
Report Post »Obama Bin Lying
Posted on November 22, 2011 at 5:29pmNot all from mass are Holes. I am from Ma, and did 30 years in the Military. With that said….Avery is a disgrace. But what do you expect from an Obamunist?
Report Post »65Mustang
Posted on November 22, 2011 at 5:33pmYes, yes, yes. College professors are liberal and full of it.
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on November 22, 2011 at 5:35pmBin
Report Post »Spent many days going over the Duxbury Beach wooden bridge. Sorry about the insult but as I am from the People’s Republuic of Konnecticut, you will understand where I am coming from.
brntout
Posted on November 22, 2011 at 5:23pmHell probably first on the list for the next opening at the current administration’s justice department.
Report Post »brntout
Posted on November 22, 2011 at 5:28pmAARRGGHHHH….He’ll.
Report Post »TRONINTHEMORNING
Posted on November 22, 2011 at 5:23pmMr. Avery, you are the meat in the proof that your eastern schools can’t suck enough and you, pal; are a commie punk. Get out of my country jackass.
Report Post »Hickory
Posted on November 22, 2011 at 5:19pmHmmmm, the censor team is watching me. Hey! Have a nice day guys.
Report Post »Hickory
Posted on November 22, 2011 at 5:15pmIs there any doubt among any of you about the true patriotism of most PhDs? They think they are above accountability and are smarter than the average person. Most tenured professors of Northeastern and West coast schools are pure Marxists. We are sending our youth to such deposits of scatological blather and is there any other reason we wind up with OWS events?
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on November 22, 2011 at 5:46pmThis is where those $100K college tuition fees are going to “educate” your children. It’s better to just wipe your arse with the same money and flush it, at least it would be put to a more productive use.
Report Post »Eliasim
Posted on November 22, 2011 at 5:14pmTroops just do the jobs they were trained for.
Report Post »Jim in Houston
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 2:02pmYeah, to give asses like you the freedom to make inane comments.
Report Post »Blackhawk1
Posted on November 22, 2011 at 5:14pmIf there are any current or former Military Servicemembers who think Liberals don’t hate our Military and those who serve in it you are either the blindest people on earth or terribly misinformed.
Report Post »Hickory
Posted on November 22, 2011 at 5:18pmWe have sat on our collective @$$es and let everything degenerate. It’s going to take a while to clean this up. First order of business is to dry up funding of institutions that dump this garbage into empty heads of students.
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on November 22, 2011 at 5:31pmMy father -in -law, a blind, deaf, and dumb DEMOCRAT, WWII veteran. I can hardly speak to him, , he still thinks FDR is running the party, . Wait,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, he is.
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