Monday, October 10, 2016

Alleged 'racially charged' messages on U. Denver 'free speech wall' provoke student snowflakery

Alleged 'racially charged' messages on U. Denver 'free speech wall' provoke student snowflakery - The College Fix:
"You would think something called a “free speech wall” would be for just that — free speech.
But since contemporary college students’ notion of “free” leaves a lot to be desired, even semi-moderately provoking lingo can result in bouts of self-righteous apoplexy.
At the University of Denver, someone — presumably some white students — crossed out the “White” in a “White people do something” message on the wall, and also painted over the “black” in “Black Lives Matter” leaving the rather innocuous “People Do Something / Lives Matter.”
In addition, Denver’s 7NEWS reports the lyrics of a song by the early-80s punk band Minor Threat criticizing white guilt also were scrawled.
To virtually no one’s surprise these days, some students felt threatened.
...In a letter to the DU community Thursday, the university said it hopes those messages can spur a productive conversation about a complex issue.
“We understand how some may be threatened by the notion that they inherited privileges from prior generations. 
And yet, that reflection and admission is exactly what we must do if we seek to build a better future for all,” the DU letter read.
Ah, so, while the university is rather accommodating to the notion of free speech here, white students nevertheless must admit that they have privileges before everyone can move forward!
Oh — members of the university faculty painted over the “offensive” messages..."

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