Mr. Slone began by explaining how he takes a pill every morning to keep his blood pressure down. He went on to say how medical research could be covered up when Universities work with corporations on research. He also spoke about the limit to academic freedom and free exchange of ideas. Respectfully submitted, Jeff Slone. Ms. Bennewitz has seen the huge files on CEOs in the Presidents office.
Companies pay more money than any one individual.
Mr. Dick said that competition is good in the academic setting. Mr. Patton asked if we were in competition to build the best buildings or get the best education. Mr. Goodhew explained how Sun Microsystems infiltrated his classroom saying to the class how Microsoft was an evil empire. UGA allows corporations to take over the classrooms and this risks the freedom to teach. Ms. Frawley said is not right for corporations to withhold pertinent information on drugs and shouldn t infringe on the public interest.