Reporter Ejected from Hu’s Yale Talk

I just spotted this.

A CNN reporter was thrown out of a private reception in Yale President Richard Levin’s office after he shouted a question about whether Hu had seen more than 1,000 protesters gathered on the city green.

Yale spokeswoman Helene Kalsky said the reporter was thrown out because, “We invited you to cover an event, not to hold a press conference.”

She said the event was only meant to be a photo opportunity and ceremony.

That’s some great freedom and democracy you’re representing there Yale University. A real model of education and enlightenment for repressive regimes like China, North Korea, and Saudi Arabia to aspire towards. I’m sure Yale alumnae, donors, and students are proud that their esteemed university is protecting Chairman Hu from criticism.