Boston U rejects ban on gun investment

Glenn E. Meyer · February 3, 2015, 10:29 AM

http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/201...bVJ/story.html

Basically, some socially responsibly folks (

) want to divest from gun companies. The trustees rejected that as they didn't buy the argument.

Surprising for a NE school.

CowTowner · February 3, 2015, 11:39 AM

Perhaps the financial gains out-weighed the arguments?

Evan Thomas · February 3, 2015, 12:24 PM

They have a history of putting money ahead of "social responsibility." They shut down the School of Nursing at a time when there was a nationwide shortage of nurses -- because it tended not to produce rich alumni. They spent the money on the business school instead.

**Tom Servo** · February 3, 2015, 01:26 PM

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In a report published Monday on the BU Today website, Knox said the trustees had “a big sprawling discussion that reflected a full spectrum of opinions.”

Somehow, I doubt it was that sprawling. Vanya's correct in that money talks. This has become even more dire as universities saw funding drop off during the recession. Many universities have cut back on who gets tenure, and most Ph.D's I know have been demoted to part-time adjunct professors.

Tinbucket · February 3, 2015, 01:42 PM

I noticed a couple of comments suggesting the social(pc) correct thing to would be to ban investment in the Gun Industry.
We have got to start ignoring or putting these Folks in their place, maybe Britain.
The socially acceptable thing to do is to insure all Americans enjoy the Rights and freedoms that were fought for around Boston.
It is dark irony that the birth place of our freedom is now a socialist encampment where citizens are denied their Rights.
Everyone has the right and duty to defend themselves, their families, and neighbors and Country.
This is the reason for our Second Amendment. I'm too old now to try to fend off armed perps whteher firearms or baseball bats without a weapon.
The Residents of Mass have my sympathy and at the same time my contempt for not standing up for their and everyone else's Right to bear arms.

jonnyc · February 3, 2015, 05:06 PM

Can't recall the last time I was proud of my alma mater. Still not going to send them any money though, they have lots more than me!

Skans · February 4, 2015, 09:06 AM

That is surprising for BU! It is less likely that this is a show of support for the 2nd Amendment than it is a statement to snotty kids to stay out of the College's financial business. In other words "Pay your tuition; shut up and leave quickly after you get your degree - we'll listen to your financial advice when you are a platinum level contributing alumni."

February 3, 2015, 10:29 AM	#1
Glenn E. Meyer Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2000 Posts: 20,064	Boston U rejects ban on gun investment http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/201...bVJ/story.html Basically, some socially responsibly folks () want to divest from gun companies. The trustees rejected that as they didn't buy the argument. Surprising for a NE school. __________________ NRA, TSRA, IDPA, NTI, Polite Soc. - Aux Armes, Citoyens

February 3, 2015, 11:39 AM	#2
CowTowner Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2007 Location: Cowtown of course! Posts: 1,747	Perhaps the financial gains out-weighed the arguments? __________________ NRA Chief Range Safety Officer, Home Firearms Safety, Pistol and Rifle Instructor *“Today, we need a nation of Minutemen, citizens who are not only prepared to take arms, but citizens who regard the preservation of freedom as the basic purpose of their daily life......”* President John F. Kennedy

February 3, 2015, 12:24 PM	#3
Evan Thomas Senior Member Join Date: July 7, 2008 Location: Upper midwest Posts: 5,631	They have a history of putting money ahead of "social responsibility." They shut down the School of Nursing at a time when there was a nationwide shortage of nurses -- because it tended not to produce rich alumni. They spent the money on the business school instead. __________________ Never let anything mechanical know you're in a hurry.

February 3, 2015, 01:42 PM	#5
Tinbucket Senior Member Join Date: January 17, 2015 Posts: 355	Boston U Rejects Ban on Gun Investment I noticed a couple of comments suggesting the social(pc) correct thing to would be to ban investment in the Gun Industry. We have got to start ignoring or putting these Folks in their place, maybe Britain. The socially acceptable thing to do is to insure all Americans enjoy the Rights and freedoms that were fought for around Boston. It is dark irony that the birth place of our freedom is now a socialist encampment where citizens are denied their Rights. Everyone has the right and duty to defend themselves, their families, and neighbors and Country. This is the reason for our Second Amendment. I'm too old now to try to fend off armed perps whteher firearms or baseball bats without a weapon. The Residents of Mass have my sympathy and at the same time my contempt for not standing up for their and everyone else's Right to bear arms.

February 3, 2015, 05:06 PM	#6
jonnyc Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2009 Location: PA Posts: 1,731	Can't recall the last time I was proud of my alma mater. Still not going to send them any money though, they have lots more than me! __________________ 2024 PA Cartridge Collector Show; Aug. 16-17, 2024!!! Buy...Sell...Trade All Types of Ammunition & Ordnance PM or email me for 2024 show details.

February 4, 2015, 09:06 AM	#7
Skans Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2008 Posts: 11,132	That is surprising for BU! It is less likely that this is a show of support for the 2nd Amendment than it is a statement to snotty kids to stay out of the College's financial business. In other words "Pay your tuition; shut up and leave quickly after you get your degree - we'll listen to your financial advice when you are a platinum level contributing alumni."