<p>Typical twisted rationalization for “Mr. Hashemi” - the spokesman for a repressive regime which has slaughtered Americans, treated women like dirt, etc…</p>
<p>I hope the Yale administration comes to its senses, realizes it was a monstrously offensive act to admit him in the first place, even as a “special student”, and rejects him now rather than eacacerbating the situation out of fealty to the political left… </p>
<p>I realize that they are very much concerned about appearing to sympathize with the views of conservatives and Republicans, and want very much to send a positive signal to those who oppose the Bush White House.</p>