Gideon on Gallaudet: An Obsession

I must admit here. Like Gideon, I’ve always been obsessed with Gallaudet University. It’s an awfully difficult thing to get my hands on philosophically. Forgive me for making an attempt to do in this blog, a blog about Gallaudet University as an obsession. Gideon and I are obsessed!

It looks like there are two major difficulties in approaching Gallaudet University philosophically. One is to stay free of oppression, and the other is to avoid making—as my friend urged me—a jackass out of myself.

How does Gallaudet University fit into philosopher’s life? Essentially, but without oppressive touch, I hope. No, I’ve not answered the philosophical question. Gallaudet University is the sort of place that may get you in trouble if you blurt out what you have in mind. Even more so when you stage a peaceful protest!

I am skeptical of President IKJ who tells you that you have the freedom of expression. Arresting 135 people was one thing, but this was ridiculous. In philosophy it is not a cop-out to end with a question without an answer. Getting the question right is a good philosophy. For example, have I made a jackass out of myself yet?

I need to tell you now about Gallaudet University as an obsession. Gideon is still young enough, and five paragraphs are too many for this obsession essay.