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Old 12-12-2010, 01:58 PM   #145
Lamplighter
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The official warned students at his alma mater, the Columbia School of International and Public Affairs, via an email from the school’s Office of Career Services on Tuesday.
Flint, I believe that warning was withdrawn within a day or two afterwards.
(I'm pretty sure I posted the retraction here, but I haven't found it again today... I'll keep looking)

Even if it were not withdrawn, how do you feel about it "
Is it acceptable for an official would make such a directive as the voice of the government ?


I guess I did not post the retraction, but here is the link to it

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Officials at Columbia have argued they are merely passing on relevant information, while
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the State Department has denied any federal involvement in the school's guidance.
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Last edited by Lamplighter; 12-12-2010 at 02:22 PM. Reason: added retraction link
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