Support for Bill Shanahan
The purpose of this petition is to show support for Bill Shanahan who has been the target of a smear campaign in the media by a debater and former coach in the community. This petition is to demonstra... continue reading »
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"Always on the corner, turning heads-- Bill has had an indescribable impact on the way the community has flowed for years. It would be a shame to not see, if not already impossible to see, the point where college debate would end without Bill."
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"It would be incredibly sad if the debate community stood by and let a single video define Bill for us. He's had a huge, positive influence on the community, and those of us who know more than that video should speak out and let the public know how great h"
"Bill Shanahan not only has a positive influence on his students at the university, but high school kids as well. His contributions to debate are phenomenal and it would be a shame to see that go away."
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"Bill is a good man and always treated me with respect as a debater and a student"
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"Keep Kansas debate great, keep Bill at Fort Hays State!"
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"Scapegoating a passionately dedicated member of the debate community for the lack of civility in society is absurd and futile. Terminating Dr. Shanahan's employment does nothing but placate those who desire punitive lashing out to the detriment of literal"
"Dr. Shanahan acted regretably. Many of us have behaved ingloriously. Imagine if your worst 8 minutes were a viral video? No one deserves the heat he has taken for this episode."
"Rarely have I seen a better teacher of debate in a lab setting with high school students. He is a giant in debate."
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