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Friday June 17, 2005
Fallout Continues over University's Honouring of Abortionist - Student Senator Resigns
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OTTAWA, June 17, 2005 (LifeSiteNews.com) - The University of Western Ontario's decision to give an honorary doctorate of laws to notorious Canadian abortionist Henry Morgentaler continues to hurt the institution. In addition to a petition signed by 12,000 protesting the move, a demonstration of some 600 pro-lifers including 6 UWO professors took place at UWO when Morgentaler was awarded yesterday. In addition to millions of dollars in lost donations, Veronica M. Granic, Student Senator, resigned from the University Senate because of the university's shameful decision.
"I am ashamed that Western has decided to ignore the voice of students and to honour Morgentaler," said Granic, a fourth year Administrative and Commercial Studies and Psychology student. "As a Student Senator it is my role to represent all students. The University of Western Ontario has always prided itself on inclusiveness and tolerance regarding the needs of its constituent groups, especially students. However, many students are staunchly opposed to the awarding of this honorary degree, and Western should respect their views as much as it does those that support Dr. Morgentaler," said Granic.
"This is shameful. By awarding Morgentaler an honorary degree, the administration is sending a clear message to its vital core - the students- that it is unconcerned with their views. I have to represent the students, even if Western will not. I can no longer work with an administration which does not listen to students. I hope my resignation will send a signal that the views of students can no longer be blithely ignored," said Granic.
See related LifeSiteNews.com coverage:
Abortionist Receives Honorary Doctorate from University While 600 Protestors Pray
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