Students versus War Hero

The plan to create a memorial statue for a legendary Marine came under fire from the students, and created a backlash of Patriotism:

The student government of the University of Washington has come under attack from talk radio and the Internet after recently deciding not to support the creation of a campus memorial to alumnus and World War II veteran Col. Gregory "Pappy" Boyington.

Some students say they have received scores of angry e-mails and phone calls -- some from as far away as Texas, Georgia and New York. What drew the wrath were such comments from students questioning why the university should honor a person who killed others or honor a Marine. One student leader questioned why another rich white man should be honored on campus.

Andrew Everett, a UW senior and former Air Force weather forecaster, wanted to recognize UW alumni who had received the Medal of Honor and thought he would start with the most famous, Boyington, whose time as a pilot was portrayed in the TV series "Baa Baa Black Sheep."

Students debated the resolution, according to the minutes posted on the Internet. The resolution, which received support from 45 students, failed by one vote.

There's nothing sacred anymore, and our kids aren't learning the true history of America.