University Daily Kansan Friday, May 5, 1978 Editor says Kansan harbors no prejudice An experienced, former newspaper editor predicted two weeks ago that the Kansan's First Amendment stand on the University administration's closing of a Nazi exhibit would cause the paper more grief than it could ever expect. A precise prediction. There could not have been a greater pain than that inflicted when the students passed a resolution condemning an April 24 Kanasan cartoon on the Nazi exhibit as "wrong." To call the cartoon "blatantly anti- Semitic" 'as blatantly unfair and unjust. The cartoon pictured a Jewish demonstrator walking over a University administrator with the inscription: "Different protests require different solutions . . . don't they?" The cartoon compared the administration's handling of the Nazi exhibit to the handling of a speech by former Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin earlier this semester. SEVERAL READERS interpreted the cartoon as offensive. That was their right. According to Kansan policy and volition, their calls were answered and their letters to the editor printed within our space and time limitations. As with any art, the cartoon was open to interpretation. But by no means was it anti-Semitic. Our reports were that most protesters were Jewish and all protesters were concerned because the opening of the exhibit coincided with the eve of Passover the Jewish holiday, the Jewish uprising in Warsaw. Jewishism was an issue and therefore relevant.* Neither the cartoon nor any Kansan editorial glorified the horrors of the Nazi regime or promoted modern-day Nazism. The Kansan is not anti-Semitic. Over the semesters, as the paper continually changes editors' hands, the Kansan consistently has remained true to at least one statement of freedom in instruction and exercise of freedom of expression. IN NOVEMBER 1975, black students erect the cancellation spire by William P. Wickert and Todd Bentley, the theory that whites were genetically superior to blacks. The Kansan criticized Barbara Rosewicz Editor black student protesters and administrators in the cause of freedom of speech. In September 1976, two guitar players spontaneously performed in front of Westcote University, but were denied permission because they lacked permission of the University Events Committee. The Kansan event was cancelled. Three weeks ago, Ragin was harassed by pro-Palestinian supporters who tried to outshout his speech in Hoch Auditorium. The Kansan criticized the harassers for denying Rabin the exercise of free speech and for shorthandting the audience. THAT SENTIMENT now has been generalized, confounded and converted in at least the mind's of yesterday's University Senate to simplify anti-Semitism. Ironically, three weeks ago, after the *Kansan* editors were called *Britzconglosses*, In printing any cartoon or editorial, the Kansan does not attempt to impose its ideas on others. He wants readers to understand the editorial page is to throw out ideas and trust that readers will decide for themselves. Differences of opinion are welcome and best aired through the Kansan editorial page Neither the Kansan nor anyone else has a run on truth. John Milton commented on the idea in his Aperoptica, a basis for the U.S. Constitution: "And though all the winds of God were blowing earth, so Truth be in the field, we do injuriously by licensing and prohibiting to misdoubt her strength. Let her and Falsehood grapple; who ever knew Truth put to the worse in a free and open enmen By CARL LEBAN Guest Writer Leban explains reasoning behind resolution On Thursday, May 4, 1978, the University of Kansas Senate passed a one-sentence resolution condemning a blatantly racist cartoon published in the Daily University Kansan. That resolution is certain to spark debate and cries of censorship and interference with the rights of a free press. The concept of a free press is intimately related to the concept of truth in reporting, and this has been so ever since Andrew Hamilton in 1735 laid the basis of our free press by defending John Peter Zenger for his right and duty to report the truth. Bigry, on the other hand, communicates not on the basis of truth, but on the basis of things assumed instead of or in preference to truth. The Kansan cartoon and the editorial associated with it are examples in point. IN COMMENTING on the University administration's action concerning the controversial exhibition of Nazi memorabilia, the Kansas editorial staff leaped from the fact of Jewish concern to the presumption of a Jewish pressure group. The director of the Nazi consortium sinister conspiracy by Jews to deprive everyone else of their rights. Once that chain of thought be established, it is a simple matter to fly to the defense of freedom of expression for the oppressed majority. This is an all of these assumptions by depiction of a big-nosed Jew trampling the University administration into the dust, and with it, presumably, the rights of all of us to view Nazi exhibits. The hypocrisy of the Kansas' position on free speech is shown by their suppression of critical letters known to In fact, the whole structure of the Kansan's position was a fabrication founded on a lie, a lie which the most elementary journalistic skills would have exposed. And that was the most deplorable aspect of the whole shameful affair. If the Kansan was to win, the rest of the people bearts that local Jews were to blame for closing the Nazi exhibit, then they might To: FELLOW GRADUATES From: CLASS OF '78 OFFICERS RE: Due to the flammable material in your cap and gown, we are strongly urging that graduates refrain from smoking and the use of fireworks. Because of the fewer number of exits available due to the stadium rennovation, it is even more important this year to follow these guidelines. Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated. 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Why did the Kansasans SATURDAY 1:15 p.m. Baseball — Dodgers vs. Pirates (4, 27) 1:30 p.m. Wide World of Sports (9, 13) 4 p.m. Kentucky Derby (9, 13) 4 p.m. Wide World of Sports (9, 13) SUNDAY SUNDAY 12:30 p.m. NBA Play-Off (5) 1 p.m. Baseball - Royals vs. Brewers (1) 2 p.m. Golf (9) 2 p.m. Swimming (11, 19) 2 p.m. NBA Play-Off (5) 3 p.m. Sportsworld (27) 4 p.m. Wide World of Sports (9, 13) SPECIALS SATURDAY 8 p.m. Alcatraz (11) 8 p.m. Calypso's Search for Atlantis PERHAPS THE answer lies in the logic or bigriity itself. That logic judges behavior in terms of stereotyped preconception, rather than fact. And as a matter of simple fact, there never was any organized Jewish position at any time during this sad affair. We never had the opportunity to position, and second, when there was time, those still willing to discuss the issue couldn't agree on a single position. Most ironic, one of the most prominent campus SUNDAY 7 p.m. Elis in Concert (5, 13) 8 p.m. Battle of the Network Stars (9) 8 p.m. Johnny Cash (5, 13) Jews who has since been the victim of an horrific whipping campaign, actually tried to dissuade the administration from any action against the exhibit and predicted that the Jewish community would be threatened by the comfort in the accuracy of that prophecy. For many of us observing the progress of events these two weeks, the low point in ethics was the depths to which the Kansan's cheap shots took campus journalism and made them more visible. When the refusal, until today, of University governance to face up to the ugliness of such bigtoped policic. Not only Jews, but the entire community has been debased. One can only hope that the University Senate, in voting this condemnation without a dissenting vote, will blow a clean breeze of reason back across this campus and renew the dedication we all ought to have to mutual respect, trust and common sense. Editor's Note: Carl Leban, professor of East Asian studies, was sponsor of the University Senate resolution naming the 13th last night invited him to explain his views. POSITION REOPENING KU Scholarship Hall Resident Director 1978-1979 Information & Applications: Minimal Qualifications: Graduate student or 5th year status for academic year. Prior group living experience. Available August9,1978-May31,1979 Bob Rozelle, 228 Strong Hall, 864-3614 Julie Gordon, 220 Strong Hall, 864-3552 Application Deadline: May 12, 1978 University of Kansas is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified Men and Women of all races and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. BOXES BOXES NEED MOVING BOXES? 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