To the Editors:
Over the years the students of Bowdoin College have come to pride themselves for testing the boundaries of free speech and artistic expression. We entertain radical ideas and interact with some fairly radical intellectuals.
Although we should honor Bowdoin for its commitment to free expression, this very penchant for radicalism now poses a grave threat to our community.
Unbeknownst to the broader campus, a small group of students have conspired to bring a group of Muslim radicals to campus. Described as an Islamic punk-rock band, the Kominas only talent is inciting violence and provoking anti-American sentiment. Their first album, "Wild Nights in Guantanamo Bay," is a vile and nihilistic polemic against the United States.
Their violence inspiring hits include: Sharia Law in the USA, Suicide Bomb the Gap, Walqaeda Superstore, I don't want assimilation (I just want to blow $%!# up), and Rumi was a Homo (But Wahhaj Is a Fag).
I am in no way suggesting that the Kominas should be prohibited or prevented from spreading their message of hate on this campus; however, when freedom of expression manifests itself in such a putrid form, it is incumbent on a people to condemn such acts.
I call on all students to express their disgust with the Kominas by unanimously avoiding their performance which will take place on May 7 in Jack Magee's Pub at 9 p.m.
Sincerely,
Steven Robinson '11