<p>Since when has 8-15 undergrads (editorial/op-ed staff at the Prince) represent the views/opinions of about ~4700 undergrads at an institution? :confused:</p>
<p>Either way you look at it, these students represent the college and it's image. This type of image does not bode well for Princeton.</p>
<p>hansen, if you cracked a smile at evil_asian's statements, them you are beyond any question or doubt an evil, stinking, <strong>gasp</strong> RACIST!! I am sooooo offended!!!!!!!!!!!</p>
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<p>Only if you choose to blind yourself to * every other part * of the University. What, for example, about the HUNDREDS of emails the Prince got harshly condemning the op-ed within 24 hours of its publication? Or the fact that every Letter to the Editor today - including one by a prior board of the Daily Princetonian has criticized and condemned the Princetonian? Or even the Facebook group where Princeton students have tried to rally students of all races and from all universities to condemn such stereotypes?</p>
<p>Look, I don't think anyone who's looked at the facts objectively thinks that there was any serious racist intent behind this. Not only is the Prince itself heavily Asian (and both the outgoing EIC and the incoming EIC are both of Asian descent), but, quite frankly, Princeton's the last place in the world where any sort of racist behavior would be tolerated calmly, and I'm sure the Daily Princetonian, of all groups, knows it.</p>
<p>Given that the consensus exists that the publication of this article was a very serious error in judgment and in the chain of leadership at the Prince of what makes a good "joke", the amount of controversy this has stirred is, if anything, is a reminder that Princeton is a community that does not tolerate racism in any way, shape, or form.</p>
<p>All I'm trying to say is that while people on CC argue about whether or not the op-ed was a "big deal" and "condemn racist Princetonians", at Princeton itself, the reaction has been far harsher than anything on CC, with unanimous condemnation of the article.</p>
<p>ernie and visirale:</p>
<p>think twice before believing that you can just "laugh it off". your feelings may not have been hurt because of the public racism. someone else's are. be a little bit more considerate and mature in your uninformed statements</p>
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Leaders of the new society huh? This is not a racist statement, just an honest observation. How many Asian politicians or lawyers have you seen? Personally, I haven't seen many. Evil Asian Dictator, the statements you made are much more racist than anything in that article, because as much as you hate it, it is a satire in an opinion section of the paper, in the joke edition... You have posted your true feelings on a public discussion forum... there's no way to deny what you've said...
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<p>pbbbt this is american, of course there aren't that many asian leaders / politicians. Go to Asia and see there are a bunch, so the comparison doesn't fly. Plus, asian immigrants in america are more into other stuff than politics since asians don't have a freaking head start about laws and crap like that because many of them aren't born here. You don't wanna go to China to study politics in chinese do u? There is asian president in non-asian countries too. As to consider politicans "leaders" why not consider engineers leaders? how many top 50 world scientists are american (white), I can surely count on my toes.</p>
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Funny article. I don't understand why everyone is getting their panties in a knot about it.... If someone wrote about white people like this, I'd laugh my ass off. Good stuff, Daily Princetonian.
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<p>I don't find it funny. Maybe you do because ur white. And sure ur going to Duke that's a very good fit to what your opinion is. Duke students are generally like that.</p>
<p>Um Duke actually has a higher percentage of Asians than Princeton</p>
<p>he's a good fit to duke not because he's white or asian or anything, it's because of his opinion.</p>
<p>i am also personally offended by the article, but I believe stereotyping an institution (or institutions) as racist is also implorable, and not very constructive.</p>
<p>bluedevil1027:</p>
<p>that's because being white is privileged. try being black and hispanic and to a lesser degree, asian. you won't laugh at a lot of things anymore</p>
<p>"that's because being white is privileged."</p>
<p>Ummmmmm... is it just me or is there some EVIL racial stereotyping and generalizing going on here?</p>
<p>And psycotickevin, what "uninformed statements" have I made? All I have given is my opinion on a debatable matter.</p>
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Yeah, we don't take kindly to them furriners 'round these parts. :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:</p>
<p>Weak response from the Prince editorial board. They weren't protesting racism, they were making fun of Jian Li. There's no reading of that article that supports what they're saying now. What's wrong with sucking it up and saying you're sorry?</p>
<p>ummmm, maybe because they did nothing wrong except offend people? And if you truly believe in freedom of the press, that is not a crime.</p>
<p>If they truly believe they did nothing wrong, then they should stand by their right to offend, not try to pass off their piece as something it's not, which is what they are now doing. Did you read their response?</p>
<p>It's called responsible journlism Ernie H. You can post whatever you want on the web, but if you try to distinguish yourself as "professional" you need to recognize responsible opinion articles and just racist filth.</p>
<p>Maybe, but you don't need to apologize to anyone for "irresponsible journalism." And yes I read their response. I agree that it was just a cop out. I would have, as you said sledge hammer, stood by my right to offend and not give explanations to anyone. Well, maybe I wouldntve, given the pressure. But that is in theory what they should have done.</p>
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Nothing stated in my previous post was racist at all, stereotypical perhaps, but definitely not racist. Besides, the staff writers of The Prince just went ahead and proved my point by printing an article like this. THE FACT IS, MOST whites in this country pale in comparison to Asians in the realm of academics. That is A FACT. I can get numerous schoalrly studies to support my assertion and debunk any claims of racism you may have. With that established, it should come as no suprise that there is at least some feeling of resentment/envy among the general white population towards Asians as a result.</p>
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I'm not going to deny what I said and way to be hypocritical by making an inherently racist remark like "How many Asian lawyers and politicians have you seen?" and then proceeding to call me out on claims of racism. Considering Asians are a minority population in the US, I would venture to say that they are fairly represented in the fields of politics and law.</p>
<p>Not only is this a poorly executed satire but it is clearly intended to maign Asian Americans. There ARE WAY TOO MANY stereotypical references and fallacious overgeneralizations in it for the article to be just "a joke". Come on, most Asians I know don't even speak or act like that. The Prince's newspaper staff is using the cover of a "harmless joke" to pass on their own racist and misguided opinions about a whole race.</p>
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So, the article was written "completely in jest" and I made "SERIOUSLY racist statements"?? I guess you're entilted to your opinion but launching an ad hominem attack against me decreases your credibility if anything.</p>