Was the president of Columbia University out of line when addressing Iran's president?

Question

Wether or not you support Amadinejad (sp?), was Columbia's President a little rude in addressing the leader of a foriegn nation by calling him a cruel and petty dictator (I think those were the words he used or something along those lines)?

Answer 1

He was talking to a terrorist. I think he let him off easy.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

In my opinion, this whole fiasco should have never taken place.
It should be obvious to a second grade student, let alone a university president, that Ahmadinejad was not going to be forthcoming in any of his answers to the questions that needed to be asked - he was here for the sole reason of validating his importance and boosting his support in his own nation.
It was a sad day for Columbia University and a great victory for Ahmadinejad.
Yet another PR victory for the terrorists - way to go, Columbia U.

Answer 4

I think that president Bush was right when he said that Amadinejad's visit to Columbia University "speaks loads about America",

Answer 5

Freedom of Speech goes both ways. . .

The president of the university allowed the guy to speak at their university, even though others thought it better to quash his right to speak freely. I think the guy has every right to address the Iranian President any way he chooses. After all, Amadinejad (I used you as a guide for the spelling. . .) opened himself up to it by accepting the invitation, didn't he? I bet he thinks twice the next time he gets asked to speak in the US. . .

Answer 6

I think he was right on with his address & introduction. He did not owe this man respect. This man is not the President of our country. President Ahmadinejad was treated much kinder than the President of Columbia University would have been treated in Iran. We would not even dare to send our President to his country, he would not be allowed to address anyone, let alone a school in Iran; our President would probaly be killed!

Answer 7

At least he had balls enough to call him as he saw him!

And I just love the banner that Amadinejad had hanging over his head when he was getting on a plane in his country to come here - Now lets see what did that banner say
Oh yes that's it ( Death to Americans )

Answer 8

No, he was just trying to save his highly paid job at President of Columbia University. After he invited him, there was an uproar from the Columbia alumni. If those alumni decide not to send in their donation checks this year, then he will be fired and he knows it.

Answer 9

Yes.. he was out of line. Whether we like the Iranian president or not.. it was very poor taste to invite him to speak and then insult him. They could have just not had him there at all.

it made America look stupid.. even tho it was only one man speaking. no wonder we are called the "ugly Americans"

Answer 10

I think he had to be. There was so much criticism about the visit to begin with. Bollinger was really in a damned if you or damned if you don't situation.

Answer 11

No, he was in-line to kiss the butts of the rich who pay his salary.