Comments on: Md. marriage equality group opposes suspension of Gallaudet administrator

By: Kel

Kel — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 15:40:27 +0000

Not sure but, I think this is like the pot calling the kettle black. If Gallaudet wants to talk about diversity and use this ideology as a basis to remove someone from staff, they need to remove MANY people on staff. I am Deaf and my opinion is that there is so much apartheid in Deaf education, they have no business even discussing the word “diversity”. Just take a look at the statistics of Deaf versus Hearing on staff, their salaries, titles, leadership positions versus positions that do all the grunt work, etc. Those in leadership positions with high salaries are mainly white, hearing professionals. Shouldn’t Gally be representing the Deaf, just as they believe Angela should be representing the LGBT? Gally is not qualified to even use diversity as a basis for removal of others unless they are willing to undergo scrutiny about just how diverse their staff and administration is.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 15:23:48 +0000

This is like the pot calling the kettle black. Gally has a poor reputation for diversity. Just take a look at the staff and administration. I am Deaf and unfortunately, Deaf education has been led by mostly hearing, white professionals. If we were to compare the statistics between Deaf/hearing, Black/White, it would be difficult to say that Gally is the model for diversity. Furthermore, if we did comparisons on salary and job titles of the Deaf versus the hearing, I think we would understand how unacceptable it would be for this administration to even remotely think about firing someone based on the ideology of diversity. My opinion, is walk the talk before pointing fingers. I have friends that are LGBT and I would do anything for them but, that doesn't mean I don't support traditional marriage.

By: Gallaudet official blasts school, hints lawsuit | Gay News | Washington Blade - America's Leading Gay News Source

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 20:59:42 +0000

[...] Since making that announcement, Hurwitz has come under fire from both supporters and opponents of the Maryland marriage equality law. Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley, a strong supporter of the same-sex marriage law, and Josh Levin, chair of Marylanders for Marriage Equality, the lead group campaigning to retain the same-sex marriage law, have called on Gallaudet to immediately reinstate McCaskill. [...]

By: Worried

Worried — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 12:29:01 +0000

By suspending Dr. McCaskill Gallaudet has handed the anti-marriage equality folks a whole lot of ammunition. We’re still trying to convince the public that the passing Question 6 is simply a civil action for fairness. This move muddles that message and makes it look like gay marriage=fired conservatives. The school may be doing what’s right for Gallaudet, but it’s awful for Maryland marriage equality.

Also, without political action in churches the US wouldn’t have had an abolitionist movement or a civil rights movement. Churches are well within their rights to organize politically, as my own church did to help Marriage Equality pass in DC, as long as they do not endorse candidates. Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater here.

By: Willie Braxton

Willie Braxton — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 15:10:46 +0000

The lack in judgement disqualifies Dr. McCaskill from holding a position like hers in a city where Same-Sex marriage is legal. So she was pressured into signing the petition at Reid Temple A.M.E. Church? A person so weak should not be in a leadership position. Why is Reid Temple A.M.E. Church forcing members to sign a political petition in the first place? Reid Temple needs to be investigated.

By: Fausto Fernandez

Fausto Fernandez — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 14:07:13 +0000

The question is: Can Dr. McCaskkill fulfill her duties as Chjef Diversity Officer? If she can, gthere’s no reason for her removal. Let her speak to clarify this.

By: anonymous

anonymous — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 19:30:07 +0000

Since over 200,000 petiton signatures therfore it is not fair for her being suspened becuase there is a possibility whose are similar with her job position.

By: ridor9th

ridor9th — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 03:25:26 +0000

Thank you!!!

As an alumni of Gallaudet University, I applaud President Hurwitz for taking action on this issue. Black or not, it boils down to the very fact that if one is a Chief Diversity Officer, one must practice what they preach.

R-

By: Baltimatt

Baltimatt — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:54:07 +0000

Neither is support for same-sex marriage mutually exclusive with support for traditional marriage, despite our opponents constantly implying it is.

However, I’m afraid this action will give ammunition to opponents of Question 6.

By: Fred

Fred — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 15:36:51 +0000

What ruthless unlawful, corrupt bullies these pro gay marriage supporters are. Of course she can be a good diversity Officer and support traditional marriage. The two things are not mutally exclusive. Where is the tolerance and diversity for respecting her christian values? Diversity is a two street not a dictatorship. This poor woman is the victim here of hateful intolerance by bigots who are anything but diverse.