Columbia University is no longer a legitimate university.  It is simply a joke.  One recent event – the "Julian von Abele Affair" – has shown that this organization no longer serves the common good, advances learning, or contributes anything to society. Sadly, this joke is on the American people.  The tragedy here consists of the fact that Julian von Abele's good name has been dragged into one of the most embarrassing campus imbroglios I have seen in twenty years in higher education.  More on what has happened to von Abele a little later.  For now, suffice it to say, I stand with this young man because I think what has happened to him is horrendous.  Nonetheless, I think he needs to do something else with his life other than attend Columbia.  The institution clearly hates him and blames him for vicious attacks against his own person that he didn't deserve.  He should not...(Read Full Article)