Mark Finkelstein, journalist and blogger, was a very interesting speaker to have in our Independent Media class yesterday. It was great to bring in someone from the other side of the political spectrum. Ithaca is very liberal and although I agree with many of their ideals, that does not mean the conservative spectrum is wrong or irrelevant.
Finkelstein spoke well, presenting his view and at the same time repsecting other people. It was noble of him to admit he could be wrong when him and a student were discussing Obama's decision to not go on FOX News. Finkelstein defended his view well at first but when caught in a web of conflicting views, he admitted his fault. It didn't discredit Finkelstein or prove that his opinion was wrong, which gives him even more merit for admitting it. Although some people may have seen "submitting defeat" on Finkelstein' part as him losing the arugment, I believe it only shows that he can be honest and fair. He pushed his ideas on the class and of course believes in what he is saying but he was realistic about it.
Whether the student or Finkelstein was right is irrevelant and there really is no right or wong answer. I think both people spoke well and defended their points strongly. Finkelstein is partial to conservative groups but he did a good job of speaking to an Independent Media class so props to him.
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