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Jul. 16, 2008
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Rogers says Gibbons trying to 'muzzle' him

By RICHARD LAKE
REVIEW-JOURNAL

University system Chancellor Jim Rogers said Tuesday that Gov. Jim Gibbons is trying to "muzzle" him.

Rogers made the allegation in the latest of a series of weekly memos he's been writing on the state of the system as it undergoes budget cuts.

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    • "I am disturbed, but not intimidated or deterred by the efforts of Governor Gibbons, acting through one of his closest advisors, Monte Miller, to phone various Regents on several occasions to attempt to 'muzzle' or control what I write with my weekly memos," the chancellor wrote, "some of which have directly or indirectly criticized the Governor for his total lack of support of Nevada education, not just the higher education system, but also K-12."

    Ben Kieckhefer, Gibbons' press secretary, denied Rogers' assertion.

    "The notion that anyone would be able to put a muzzle on Jim Rogers is a fallacy," Kieckhefer said.

    Rogers, reached at his Montana ranch, said he didn't want to offer further details on the dustup.

    "That's the past," he said. "That's done. There's nothing more to comment on."

    Rogers said he did not know how many regents Miller is supposed to have contacted.

    "He hasn't called me," said Regent Steve Sisolak, who said he knows Miller.

    In any event, such an effort probably wouldn't work, Sisolak said.

    Rogers agreed. "No regent has contacted me to chew me out yet," he said.

    Rogers has been outspoken about budget cuts to the state's education system. He has at various times said the cuts would devastate higher education in Nevada for a generation.

    Regent Mark Alden said he hadn't been contacted in an effort to silence Rogers either.

    "They both think they're right," said Alden, "and that's part of the problem."

    Sisolak said Rogers has the strong support of the Board of Regents.



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    muah wrote on July 16, 2008 04:50 PM: We get what we deserve for demanding leadership from managers and politicians.

    If I wanted somebody fired, I'd call a manager. If I wanted to be pandered to, I'd call a politician. If I wanted results, I'd call a leader...but there aren't any.


    Brian wrote on July 16, 2008 04:27 PM: I am a teacher,I hate Gibbons more than my evil stepmom.
    I did not get what I thought I deserved,more money.
    Jim Rodgers is my hero.Everyone else is just misinformed or stupid like half my class.You should see them,I deserve a raise dammit!


    tim wrote on July 16, 2008 12:29 PM: i am no dum. i is homeschooled.


    tbob wrote on July 16, 2008 12:00 PM: Brian,ever hear of calling the kettle black?


    Brian wrote on July 16, 2008 11:36 AM: Hmmmmm.

    Looking at some of the negative comments below, I see they are not Americans and do not believe in the American way.

    If someone has an opinion that disagrees with you, muzzle them, right? Or send them away, right?

    Typical right-wing nut response.


    tim wrote on July 16, 2008 11:14 AM: come on sense,what a bunch of bull.don't know which party he belongs too?you teachers are all the same,how do you people get in a clssroom?hey,jim do us all a favor and stay in montana,but they probably don't want you either.


    Mama Bear wrote on July 16, 2008 10:31 AM: Ohfercryinoutloud! Jim Robers is the antithesis of intellectual enlightenment that is suppose to be the core driver of public education. He is all about money, and don't confuse him with ANY real metrics of educational success.

    In any other state, they would brand him a lunatic and send him packing. But, in Nevada, he is flashes those dollar bills and fancy cars, and the ignorant salivate.

    And, by the way, speaking of corruption, wasn't Monte Miller also the guy that was associated with the former Clark County Recorder, Fran Deane was charged in June 2006 with misconduct by a public official, theft and fraudulent appropriation of property??? Funny how Gibbons' circle of friends carry a distinct (stinky?) odor. . .


    That Anonymous Guy wrote on July 16, 2008 09:32 AM: I'd be a bit reluctant to compare the owner of a TV station to the author of the Declaration of Independence!

    But I will agree with you that this state needs Jim Rogers badly right now. The way we do things in this state is sheer insanity, and he's about the only person of prominence in this community with the stones to say it.


    Don Thomas wrote on July 16, 2008 09:12 AM: Jim Rogers is a true hero. Education is the foundation of DEMOCRACY. Jim, you are a modern day Jefferson.


    jrskpr wrote on July 16, 2008 09:00 AM: I would very much like to see SOMEONE put a muzzle on Rodgers. He is an embarassment every time he opens his mouth and is the poster child for what is so very wrong with our educational system in Nevada. Lose the top heavy collection of highly paid administrators--put their over-paid butts back in the classroom and solve the "teacher crisis" instead of bringing in foreign teachers that can barely speak English--but they are CHEAP to hire. OH--and the idiot with his list of "benefits of public schools"? There are NO benefits to a public school education other than it's free--and you get EXACTLY what you pay for--administrators like Rodgers.


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