5. President Martin must issue a statement to the Amherst College community at large that states we do not tolerate the actions of student(s) who posted the “All Lives Matter” and “Free Speech” posters. Also let the student body know that it was racially insensitive to the students of color on our college campus and beyond who are victim to racial harassment and death threats; alert them that Student Affairs may require them to go through the Disciplinary Process if a formal complaint is filed, and that they will be required to attend extensive training for racial and cultural competency.
6. President Martin must issue a statement of support for the revision of the Honor Code to reflect a zero-tolerance policy for racial insensitivity and hate speech.
According to the president of the Amherst College Republicans, the “All Lives Matter” posters were pro-life posters (or antiabortion posters, if you prefer).
These young upstarts really need to take a good look at themselves, then at the Constitution. Right now I am ready to call to repeal the 26th Amendment. That would be a good place to start.
“All lives matter” is hardly offensive. Since when are the students running the colleges?
What concerns me most is when these students enter the real world, having learned that being a disruptive mob is the way to get what they want.
Have you noticed that these tactics are being used with increasing frequency? The worst part is most of the “grievances” used to justify their actions are based on demonstrably false claims. So what happens when an administration refuses to give in to their unconstitutional demands? Will their “movements” resort to violence?
Looking to the past for the answer, I would say yes.
The Mizzou protesters are angry that media attention has shifted to the Paris terrorist attacks, outrageously claiming they themselves are victims of terror. The shark has been jumped.
I wondered how long it would take for that fact to sink in. The 1 day of fame is over, I guess.