The Furious Spinner

Michael Faughnan, whose brother was killed on 9/11, has written a measured and moving response to Ward Churchill. He doesn't ask for his head; he doesn't ask him to shut-up; he doesn't ask for him to be fired. He writes, "Shame on the University of Colorado, certain political leaders and others who attack you (Churchill) personally, while side-stepping a deeper understanding of the views that you appear to be raising. We would like you to use your right to speak and your privileged position to be clear on our brother's death so that we can better understand your message. Are you capable of rejecting the language of hate and engaging in real constructive dialog to explore realistic solutions to our real world problems, without pitting one group of victims against another?"

Faughnan reminds us that symbols did not die on 9/11, just as symbols never die during a war. We can be angry about injustices—we can be furious. But is violence ever justified? I think violence is justified in true self-defense. Beyond that, killing others to bring about peace doesn't make sense. I admire Mr. Faughnan for being so articulate and reasonable despite his terrible loss. 0 comments

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