Boston University Encouraged BLM Protests But Enforced Limits on Other Gatherings
“Don’t let COVID-19 stop you from raising a fist, banner or your voice at a protest, demonstration or rally”
Boston University and other organizations know they can get away with this double standard because it has been done on a national level with no repercussions.
Campus Reform reports:
Boston University encourages BLM protests, enforces limits on other gatherings
Boston University sent a letter to students on September 25 encouraging participation in Black Lives Matter protests, as long as it was done “safely,” even though this would mean breaking the school prohibition of attending gatherings larger than 25 people.
The letter titled “Engaging Safely,” was written by BU President Robert Brown and distributed to students via email, as well as posted to the school’s website. The letter came in anticipation of the protests that occurred following the verdict in the Breonna Taylor case.
“At Boston University we are committed to staying focused on eliminating systemic racism in our society and in our midst—and to help find paths to the equal and just application of laws so that no member of our society need fear the police,” the letter read. “This commitment includes working to understand how prejudice—including its implicit and subconscious forms—can result in harassment and violence against people of color.”
In order to return this fall, BU had to adopt strict policies to prevent a COVID-19 outbreak. One of these mandates includes no throwing or attending gatherings over 25 people.
A letter written to the BU community in late August by Dean of Students Kenneth Elmore warned students of strict consequences for anyone breaking the guidelines put in place.
One of the rules states: “If you host a large (more than 25 people) gathering, social or party off campus or on-campus, you will be suspended through the fall semester, and will not be able to attend classes in-person or remotely.”
However, there was no mention of the 25 people rule in Brown’s letter. Instead, he referenced an earlier letter sent by Elmore on September 15 promoting BLM activism.
“Don’t let COVID-19 stop you from raising a fist, banner or your voice at a protest, demonstration or rally,” he wrote. “Go for it! And, keep yourself and others safe.”
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So anyone having a party could just put up a sign saying “BLM,” take a picture of it and post to Twitter and it’s all good?
Smart. Definitely worth having that little loophole in the (arbitrary and ineffective) rules.
BU Dean of Students says “Raise a fist … go for it!” That is not an entirely fair quote, but it’s not far off and is consistent with the overall tenor of the comment.
Shameful.
Well, when you have a race-baiting butthead professor (thanks, Sen. Kennedy!) on the faculty, what do you expect?