Nice article in "The Post" this Sunday about SIU's plagiarism problem. I read Glen Poshard's ideas about plagiarism in The Southern Illusion the other day and thought it was pretty one sided. He said that if you are an insider you can plagiarize all you want, but if the administration doesn't like you than you were looking at a higher standard. It can't be leadership when your ethical determinations change depending who the standard is applied to.
The Post's article has a more balanced view. The SIU administration's approach is plain unfair.
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As someone who is familiar with Dr Wendler and the ethical and moral stands he takes, it is plainly obvious as to why he seems to be constantly under attack. SIU as a university has a certain reputation, and it hasn't really been a reputation for high moral standards. Dr. Wendler has quite likely put some of the higher ups in an uncomfortable position as it became clear that he didn't follow the same moral standards in his personal life. These allegations need to be put to rest immediately, and those who seek to bring down Dr. Wendler should take off their blinders and recognize the gem that SIU has.
Doug Wood
Desoto,IL
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