In the words of the old joke about the East European tourists attacked and eaten by a lion and lioness: "the Czech is in the male." 

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In the mail...

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As a regular contributor to the defense fund, it would be good reinforcement for all of us if AAUP gave us a running total of how much has been contributed to date. It was also demonstrate to the public the commitment of those who support G/F.
I feel like a shareholder in this cause - an "annual report" would be appreciated. Keep up the good work!

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Originally posted by:
"Folks, this time our two professors need your financial help and they need it immediately.
Here is what I just posted on the webpage.  I know we have many out-of-state people who read this message board.  This is a way you can help our two professors win this battle:
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The Legal Defense Fund for Frank Glamser and Gary Stringer is just about out of money.The administration has big Jackson lawyers paid for by the state. The funds for Shelby's legal wranglings are limitless.  That's not the case for Frank and Gary.Frank and Gary are having to pay their own legal expenses.This battle is bigger than just saving the jobs of two professors; the outcome of this case will set a precedent not only at USM but nationally. The actions against Frank and Gary are unprecedented. What is determined in Frank and Gary's hearing will have a bearing on tenure procedures, guidelines, and tenets at all public universities. Therefore, this issue is not just about their jobs, but the future of all people involved in the public university system, not just in Mississippi, but in every state.Please give any amount you can spare to the Legal Defense Fund for Frank Glamser and Gary Stringer.  No amount is too small.  You can mail your donations to:Dr. Amy YoungDepartment of Anthropology and Sociology Box 5074 University of Southern Miss.Hattiesburg, MS 39406If you are on campus and would like to donate, drop the check or money order off at Amy Young's office on the fourth floor of the Liberal Arts Building.Make the check to USM AAUP and write "legal defense fund" on the memo line.  Your donations will be used ONLY to assist the two professors with their attorney fees.  Whatever funds remain after this crisis is resolved will be refunded proportionally to donors."But for the grace of God go I."  Remember, if Shelby wins this one, any of us could be next. Let's support the two men who are taking the heat for all of us.
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THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO DECIDES HELP! "

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Originally posted by: Anonymous
"As a regular contributor to the defense fund, it would be good reinforcement for all of us if AAUP gave us a running total of how much has been contributed to date. It was also demonstrate to the public the commitment of those who support G/F.
I feel like a shareholder in this cause - an "annual report" would be appreciated. Keep up the good work!


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The reason AAUP does not give the figure is people may see a big number and think all is well. The amount spent to date is into six figures, and the fund was almost tapped out Friday. Two attorneys are working very hard to keep up with two Jackson attorneys with unlimited resources to say nothing about all the "attorneys" in the dome. There is also the privacy issue in revealing what the attorneys have made so far. A report on the number of contributors, the range of contributions, and the states represented is in the works. Rest assured that the all of this is being monitored daily by the executive committee of AAUP. When all is done, a report will be made.

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Originally posted by: Anonymous
"I think the contributors deserve to know how much money has been donated; we are a part of this process and shouldn't be kept in the dark. Lets not adopt the secretive ways of SFT. "

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How about a compromise? Maybe contributors who wish to have this information should get it directly from the AAUP defense fund organizer. It seems a reasonable request -- on the other hand putting it out in public might not be such a good idea as it will also give the other side a sense of time and resources the defense is putting into the work. We all know this is a public listserv and not everyone who tunes in sympathetic to the cause.

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Originally posted by: present professor
"How about a compromise? Maybe contributors who wish to have this information should get it directly from the AAUP defense fund organizer. It seems a reasonable request -- on the other hand putting it out in public might not be such a good idea as it will also give the other side a sense of time and resources the defense is putting into the work. We all know this is a public listserv and not everyone who tunes in sympathetic to the cause."

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I'm sure Dr. Amy Young would be willing to speak privately with contributors who wish to know how things are going.

Kick to the top. 

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"The professors have received $16,000 so far, and they appreciate everyone who has donated.
$16,000 seems like a lot, but it's a far shot from covering the exorbitant fees that they will have to pay before this thing is over.
Remember, Shelby isn't having to pay a penny for his representation--his legal team is state-funded.
Keep those donations pouring in.  Thanks to everyone who has helped and who plans to help.  I know both professors appreciate you!"

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Actually, that's what they have spent so far. The amount received is only a tad above that.

One of the professors told me a very touching story. A few weeks ago a woman of humble origins walked into the attorney's office in downtown Hattiesburg and gave the secretary $5 for the defense fund. It's things like that which let us know their cause is just.