College Republicans at U. Maine Apologize for ‘Deck the Wall’ Party
“were told by the administration that people had called the school complaining about the event”
The party theme was based on the border wall. People heard about it and freaked out, even though it hadn’t even happened yet.
Campus Reform reports:
UMaine CRs apologize in advance for ‘Deck the Wall’ party
A College Republicans chapter at the University of Maine apologized for a “Deck the Wall” end-of-year party before it even happened after receiving complaints and “feedback.”
The Dec. 15 party, designed as an opportunity to engage the campus community in political discussion, received criticism from various members of the UMaine campus, leaving many confused as to the point of the event, according to a UMaine spokeswoman.
“After several people expressed concern that they didn’t understand the purpose of the event, University of Maine Student Life staff reached out to the organizers to give them this feedback,” UMaine spokeswoman Margaret Nagle told Campus Reform. “The group issued a clarification and the event went on as planned.”
While it is unclear what clarifications were issued, the “Deck the Wall” event page description currently says:
“Please join us for our first annual Christmas Party! Half of the party will be on the Mexican-themed side of the Wall, and half will be on the American-themed side of the Wall.”
“As a generally overlooked party on campus, we look forward to generating political discussion on this pertinent topic in politics, and getting to talk about our view on all things political — everyone is invited to come, partake in the festivities, and share their point of view!” the group concludes.
The College Republicans “were told by the administration that people had called the school complaining about the event, and that the school was going to issue a statement addressing those complaints,” former UMaine College Republicans President Matt Miller told Campus Reform.
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College parties just aren’t what they used to be, at least not the ones I attended. Are some of these colleges and universities as unhappy places as they seem to be?
STOP apologizing. Just stop.
As a government college, the only valid statement would be one citing the first amendment.
Never apologize to these fascists, it only makes them more rabid.