Goofy Peaceniks #5

Okay, this one is a particularly vile peacenik. In fact, I'm just going to give you a big quote from the article:

"The only true heroes are those who find ways that help defeat the U.S. military," Nicholas De Genova, assistant professor of anthropology at Columbia University told the audience at Low Library Wednesday night. "I personally would like to see a million Mogadishus."

I truly don't usually condone violence in these conversations. When I do, it's usually joking. This time it isn't.

What good old Nick is advocating is the death of millions of Americans (the hyperbole in itself is annoying, but, considering that 18 American soldiers lost their lives in Mogadishu, the math is correct). He wants to see the blood of young Americans flowing, and, no, there is no other way to interpret his remarks.

Fuck him.

Being anti-war is not the same as being anti-American, but this crosses the line. Do I take it personally? Fuck yes. In fact, I debated using the "Goofy Peacenik" title for this one; it seems just a little too cutesy and gentle to describe such a disturbed asshole.

Well, Nick, I would "personally like to see" a million members of the military line up for just one good shot at you. And, if we let vets get in on the fun, sign me up. Luckily, I don't have pacifism to hide behind.

Don't tell me that you want to see Americans die. There are much better ways to protest a war you don't agree with.

Update: Read a much more polite (and, in many ways, intelligent) look at these "teach-ins" on NRO.

Another Update:The professor, in responding to critics, confirms his basic anti-American attitude. I really don't like this guy.