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I wish Max Karson would fall in a hole
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by Julia Yugel, CU Examiner
I honestly don't know what Max Karson falling into a hole would really accomplish, but I kind of hope it happens. Plus, I think pushing him into one would make me feel better.
When I saw the article on the Daily Camera about Max Karson I was torn if I should write about it or not.
It is a CU issue, but I have a very strong dislike for Karson and what he does and the last thing I want is to give him any more publicity. I am tired of his publicity stunts. I am tired of him complaining about how he is misunderstood, and I am tired of him claiming that everything he does is in an effort to promote change. After this I won’t say anything else about him.
However, I think it's time that someone gives an INTELLIGENT opinion (something Karson knows little about) on the subject, which is why I’m writing about it.
I’m sorry. That was my one cheap shot.
Max Karson is quite the little activist around campus. First, he published "satirical" newsletters about topics ranging from women and sex to his fear of black people. Then, he gained notoriety for comments he made during a class right after the Virginia Tech shootings. Most recently, he and the Campus Press came under fire for his satirical piece about waging war on Asians.
And now, he has released his second rap album containing (drumroll please)…numerous songs about himself and how hard his life is!
I have never met personally with Max Karson. For all I know, he's a really nice guy who saves puppies in his free time. Although I highly doubt that he would do something like that, unless he clubbed the puppies afterwards and called it a satirical piece in hopes it would get him publicity (okay, so there are two cheap shots).
According to the article in the Daily Camera, Karson said in an interview that his song about his arrest after the comments he made in class after Virginia Tech was to “get administrators to think about the fact that they can't prevent school shootings by profiling and harassing students who are perceived as angry or weird."
It’s funny how once again, we have Karson making a statement about an issue he wants the administration to think about but he is the only one who understands what he is trying to say. People aren’t talking about the problems; they are talking about Karson and that is not a good way to get people to listen.
Basically, my biggest problem with Karson is his utter abuse of First Amendment rights. He calls himself a writer and a journalist and shouts about how he is protected by them and then spits on the ideals and values of journalistic integrity.
Journalists are supposed to try and be objective and inform the public about issues and stories that they should be aware of. They have the power to use words to make a difference. But with this power comes great responsibility (cue Spiderman music).
As a journalist (and this statement applies more towards his editorial than his rap album) Karson should be trying to make a difference on campus. If he were any good at writing, his words would be enough to invoke a thoughtful conversation. He wouldn’t have to resort to sensationalism with a crass editorial or a song about school shootings released during the week of the anniversaries of Columbine and Virginia Tech.
Writing a "satirical" piece about hating Asians could have been an interesting had it been done properly. Making a rap album to expose flaws in the CU administration could also have been funny. Satire, at its best, uses wit and hyperbole to attack a belief or idea. If Karson was any good at satirical writing (editorials or rap songs) the outcomes may have been quite different.
Instead, he uses controversial topics to promote his own agenda- himself. I will commend him for that, though. He is really talented at offending people and creating buzz about himself. Too bad he isn’t doing anything to change campus or make it a better place as he claims he wants to do.
Funny, that hole idea is sounding better and better. At least then we won’t have to listen to him.
Hmmm...I hadn't thought of then poking him with a giant stick...
While Googling Max Karson I found this article on Quizlaw.com. It made me laugh, so I’m posting the link here.
Topics: Campus Life , College Issues , Max Karson , Campus Press , CU administrators
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