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Andrew Shirvell Exhibits a Distressing Pattern of Behavior
Some of Andrew Shirvell's inappropriate behavior includes
- focusing on Christopher Armstrong since April 2010.
- Armstrong is not currently campaigning.
- Andrew Shirvell is not currently a student at U-M.
- protesting outside Armstrong's house.
- confronting Armstrong's friends and family.
- calling Armstrong's employers to accuse him of racism.
- following Christopher Armstrong throughout Ann Arbor.
- following Armstrong's friends throughout Ann Arbor.
- naming and criticizing Armstrong's friends and family.
- Shirvell systematically attacks Chris Armstrong's family in a blog post titled "Chris Armstrong: The PRIVILEGED Pervert."
- Shirvell claims one of Armstrong's friends is racist because his Facebook status said: "native american indian cultures may be the most painful class of all time[.]"
- standing outside Armstrong's house taking photographs.
- standing outside Armstrong's house videotaping him.
- stalking Christopher Armstrong and Armstrong's friends online.
- He monitors Armstrong's friends on Facebook.
- Armstrong made his Facebook page private, but Shirvell still manages to gain access.
- entering restricted areas on the U-M campus to post flyers.
- editing photos of Armstrong to include Nazi swastikas, the rainbow flag, the word "RESIGN," etc.
Andrew Shirvell Distorts the Truth or Believes in a Twisted Fantasy
Shirvell has made extreme and possibly libelous allegations concerning Christopher Armstrong's private and intimate affairs. His accusations don't seem unbiased or objective; they are littered with hate speech and homophobic 'stereotypes' of the LGBT community.
Andrew Shirvell alleges Christopher Armstrong
- is a "fierce advocate" and "recruiter" for "the cult that is homosexuality."
- is "a RADICAL HOMOSEXUAL ACTIVIST, RACIST, ELITIST, & LIAR."
- is "Satan's representative on the student assembly."
- engaged in "flagrant sexual promiscuity" with another male member of the student government.
- sexually seduced and influenced "a previously conservative [male] student" so much so that the student "morphed into a proponent of the radical homosexual agenda."
- held a dorm room orgy. (See the amazing way Shirvell arrived at this analysis!)
- has sex in churches and children's playgrounds.
- hosted a "gay rush" party at the beginning of the academic term and is actively recruiting students to join the "homosexual lifestyle."
- encourages underage drinking.
- went back on a campaign promise to minority students.
- is a proponent of a "racist, anti-Christian agenda."
- is "promoting a satanic lifestyle, and … is a fierce advocate for it."
- promotes "special rights for homosexuals at the cost of heterosexual students."
- broke the law by engaging in underage binge-drinking when he attended a party he listed on his Facebook account.
- Shirvell admitted he didn't actually see Armstrong at the party.
- Armstrong wasn't in town the night of the party.
- has a "NAZI-LIKE Hatred of the First Amendment."
Andrew Shirvell Sees Nothing Wrong with His Actions
Shirvell has never apologized for his actions or allegations. He defends himself, saying
- "I'm a Christian citizen exercising my First Amendment rights."
- he is a "Concerned Michigan Alumnus."
- he is treating Armstrong like an adult with "adult-level criticism."
- "I have no problem with the fact that Chris is a homosexual. I have a problem with the fact that he's advancing a radical homosexual agenda." (in response to accusations of homophobia)
- "I have done NOTHING immoral OR illegal. Sadly, the same cannot be said for Armstrong and his fellow radical homosexual activists and 'allies.' As Isaiah rightly prophesied: 'Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness…' (5:20)."
- it's "nothing personal."
- "Did he [Armstrong] think he was just going to get some free pass just because he's gay or whatever?"
- "The real bigot here is Chris Armstrong. I don't have any hate in my -- in my body at all."
- "Chris has never come out and denied anything. There's a reason why he isn't giving interviews, and that's because he can't defend what's on the blog."
That last statement suggests Shirvell interprets the given evidence to fit his perception of reality. That's a scary thought given his position as a public official.
Other patterns I personally see include reaching unreasonable conclusions with almost no connection to the facts presented, perceiving his own feelings of hatred and anger in others, and—when asked to explain his behavior—his responses focus on the actions of or his perception of others rather than truly answering the question.
The "radical homosexual agenda" Andrew Shirvell refers to is this: Armstrong has supported gender-neutral housing at the university for transgender students who haven't had sexual reassignment surgery.
Students were advocating for this before Armstrong was voted in as president of the MSA. Christopher Armstrong did not create this issue; he just supports it.
Besides extending gender-neutral housing, Armstrong has also campaigned to stop tuition hikes and mitigate underage drinking by keeping dining halls open later.
Students were advocating for this before Armstrong was voted in as president of the MSA. Christopher Armstrong did not create this issue; he just supports it.
Besides extending gender-neutral housing, Armstrong has also campaigned to stop tuition hikes and mitigate underage drinking by keeping dining halls open later.
Assistant AG Andrew Shirvell's behavior needs to be dealt with, especially considering he may be breaking the law by harassing or stalking Christopher Armstrong.
What do you think of Michigan Assistant Attorney General Andrew Shirvell's behavior?
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