Turning Point USA held the bake sale to make a point about the downside of Affirmative Action, and it clearly upset some people.
WYFF news reports:
Clemson University holds town hall following controversial affirmative action bake saleA week after a Clemson organization held an affirmative action bake sale on campus which sparked controversy among students, university leaders held a town hall to discuss what happened.The affirmative action bake sale was held by the Clemson chapter of Turning Point USA.Thursday was a chance for students to voice their discomfort with the bake sale and to educate students on what can and can not happen on university grounds.Leaders with Clemson’s chapter of Turning Point USA said it was a way to show people the problems with affirmative action. However, some students said the demonstration made them feel unsafe, uncomfortable, and undervalued.On Thursday, Clemson leaders answered questions about the first amendment, rules on tabling, and if any disciplinary action can be taken in situations like this.A lot of students requested Clemson to make a statement acknowledging the bake sale that took place and what action they are taking.”We just want something tangible, a statement at least just because they told us plenty of times this point that they can’t actually sanction them or do anything. I definitely think there is more that they can do that they are not doing just to try and not ruffle feathers,” Shiyana Guilbert said.However, leaders with the Clemson Turning Point USA chapter believe the university is doing the right thing by not saying anything at all.”The university issuing a statement whether they are for or against affirmative action or whether they support our organization or support the other voices that don’t support our organization would inherently them picking a side,” Clemson Turning Point USA Chapter President Taylor Rogers said.
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