I feel that both sides have proven their own misjustice on this issue.  I 
feel that disbanning the commission may have been to strong of an 
approach.  But I also see how hard it is for us all to discuss this issue 
rationally and with respect to all involved.

There has been to much preaching and not enough leading.  I feel that 
there may be a better outcome for us all in the future.  Some times it is 
better to stop and take a step back before we move forward.  I feel that 
the Provost will do his job to the best of his abilities.  Actions are 
stronger than words.  I am waiting to see his next move before I cast 
judgment on a job many of us would not want to touch with a ten foot poll.

As for Zapata, I have forwarded a FEW of the posts he was referencing.

On Mon, 20 Nov 1995, Daren Rikio Mooko wrote:

> 
> On Mon, 20 Nov 1995, Ed wrote:
>  
> > I want to see leaders live up to what they are preaching, and acknowledge 
> > when they slip up and say something that is wrong!
> 
> Ed, do you think Bob Low was wrong, and thus, he should admit it?  That 
> is, afterall, the focus of the conversation.  
>  
> > I have admitted when I was wrong in what I have said.  Some people have 
> > yet to come forward.
> 
> Is this last sentence referring to Bob Low?  Or is it referring to 
> Zapata?  If it is referring to Zapata, please share with us where you see 
> him going "wrong."  From his post, I cannot detect it.  I have included 
> Zapata's initial post for reference.
> 
> Thank you.
> 
> Daren Rikio Mooko
> > 
> > On Mon, 20 Nov 1995, Emiliano Zapata wrote:
> > 
> > > On Mon, 20 Nov 1995, Ed wrote:
> > > 
> > > > Thank you for finally addressing an issue that I feel needed to be 
> > > > brought forward here at this University!  No one should be afraid to 
> > > > discuss issues about race and the history of this country with race and the 
> > > > school itself.  The people who continually attack and confront a person 
> > > > for their opinion on the basis, "That because you are white, and you were 
> > > > brought up in a country with a history of abuse along racial lines, means 
> > > > you can not participate in the debate due to your skin being white." is 
> > > > very wrong.
> > > 
> > > Ed:  I agree. It is very wrong for someone to be told what you cite 
> > > here. Now, sir, I will ask you to do what white people are always telling 
> > > people of color to do when they are shut out: Prove that this has happened.
> > > 
> > > There is plenty of archival information from UVM today. Show us all where 
> > > this has been said. And if you don't have the time perhaps Cooley, 
> > > Bishop, Rein, or any other white person who is insinuating that they have 
> > > been shut out can show all of us that this has happened. 
> > > 
> > > While you are at it, maybe some of you who are claiming to be so clear on
> > > the issues would try at least *once* to articulate the central arguments and
> > > principles which the Commission and OMA and ALANA students at large were
> > > presenting. 
> > > 
> > > The perception I have of the people who are crying "shutout!" is that they
> > > cannot articulate the platform of the opposition and therefore cannot be
> > > viewed as 1) people of good will 2) responsible members of the UVM
> > > community and 3) anti-racist. It seems to me that "goodwill" and 
> > > responsibility go hand in hand with good faith.
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > 
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