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...Professor of the Faculty of Divinity and in the department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations Paul D. Hanson, who—as co-master of Winthrop House—became the focus of harsh criticism for signing last year’s petition, said he had experienced first-hand how quickly the door to free and open debate can be closed...
After signing the petition last year, Hanson was labeled anti-Semitic by Frankfurter Professor of Law Alan M. Dershowitz. Dershowitz repeatedly and publicly invited Hanson to debate him regarding the petition. Though Hanson refused, the very public attachment of the term “anti-Semitism” to criticism of Israel’s policies dampened further discussion, Hanson said...
Following yesterday’s meeting, Hanson said he felt the discussion was an example of how a community can engage in a reasonable yet meaningful discussion about controversial subjects...
...felt in general that the conversation—including all the speakers—was an example of the type of conversation that we need,” Hanson said. “There were clarifications—not as complete as I would like to see it, but nevertheless a clearing of the air and a very unambiguous commitment on the part of all of us to the type of constructive conversation that can be an example for students...
...Hanson said the need for an open and tolerant environment for discussion will become more pressing in the coming months as the war against Iraq becomes more of a reality—and as resistance to that reality hardens...