If you don’t want to promote divisiveness, then how about showing us that you are capable of extending the same courtesy in listening to what WE have to say as you seem to demand we give to you every time you post a comment?

Next, I didn’t say it was time for healing, the protesters did. And I agree. We should be moving forward about addressing various issues (Racism, Audism, Sexism, Classism and even Deafism). Now, you may say it has nothing to do with “Deafism” or “not Deaf enough”. All I’m saying that there are many underlying issues why they don’t like JKF aside from her leadership abilities. Some major ones. Some minor ones. It *IS* there. Unless we’re trying to excuse ourselves by playing the “hate” card or “politics” card as reason for voting her as “not Deaf enough”? What I’m asking you to do is set aside your hate and politics ( after all protesters said it is now a time for healing), and bias and ask the question, is JKF really “Deaf enough” to be a part of the Deaf community?

I’m not here to promote divisiveness. Promoting divisiveness is to say that Audism, Racism, Deafism, Classism and whatever isms that follows do not exist at all on campus. I don’t want to play that ostrich with the head in the sand.

I agree, I was disappointed with Dr. Fernandes’ handling of the crisis as well.
I met her in person, and I really liked her. I wanted to support her, but seeing the way she handled the situation, I couldn’t. :(

I don’t get your point. What exactly is supposed to be the purpose of this poll, and just what are you trying to prove?

OF COURSE if you had asked if people are still angry with Jane, most of them would likely say Yes…heck I would! First of all, healing doesn’t happen overnight. The damage that has been done is going to take time. It’s been less then a week…and folks are still struggling to process feelings from a protest that endured for several months.

But the fact that I might still be angry with Jane has NOTHING to do with the d/D issue…it has to do with her conduct during the protest. Do I think she acted in a manner becoming of a President-Designate and an appointed leader of our community? No, I do not. I expected better from her. And I would be angry at ANYONE who conducted themselves in a comparable manner, whether they be Deaf or deaf or hard of hearing or hearing or deafblind or whatever…black or white, young or old, male or female…..

But being angry with someone and hating them are two different things. I can be angry with my child, my spouse, my boss, my best friend…but that doesn’t mean that I hate that individual. It means that at the moment, I’m not happy with your behavior, and I am not pleased with the consequences of that behavior that I now have to deal with.

By the same token, I don’t think anyone is happy with the consequences of Jane’s behavior that we are now having to deal with. I’m not saying she is the cause of all the problems, but let’s face it - had she conducted herself in a better manner, I don’t think we would be in quite the mess we’re now left to fix. There were a lot of people who were much more sympathetic to her situation until they started seeing the way she handled this crisis…or mishandled it, as the case might be. At that point, it became a necessity to step in and remove her for the the best interests of the university.

You say you agree that it’s time for the healing, and yet you seem fixated on continuing, for whatever reason, to promote this divisiveness that only seems to serve your own agenda. I fail to see how this poll promotes the concept of healing and moving on.

If you are really ready to move on and work not only for a better Gallaudet, but a stronger, healthier and more unified community, by whatever letter you want to define it, let’s see you walk your talk.

Maybe we should ask him and other leaders that question considering the results of my poll so far. I am just shaking my head right now at the poll results which is still ongoing and growing. Is this a confirmation?

Good interview, talks well and is optomistic. He doesnt talk in an angry tone or take pot shots at people.