Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Iowa

47of74

(18,470 posts) Thu Oct 27, 2016, 09:15 PM Oct 2016

4

Now the racists are targeting ISU

Ugh. Fucking ugh.

"White students you are not alone, be proud of your heritage." It's messages like that, that popped up around Iowa State University's campus Thursday morning.
One of at least two posters found around Iowa State University campus on Thursday, October 27, 2016.

People found posters with messages some called racist in approximately 20 locations around campus. The University removed them.

In response, Iowa State University leaders including President Steven Leath issued a letter to the college community. It said the posters quote "depict historical references or messages that could evoke feelings of bias or racism."

The letter went on to say "This is to remind you that free expression is fundamental to the educational experience and is allowed as long as it is consistent with the facilities and ground use policy and our discrimination and harassment policies."

Agent Orange's Dumb Fucks must be feeling emboldened to do shit like this?

2 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Now the racists are targeting ISU (Original Post) 47of74 Oct 2016 OP

This is so depressing. madaboutharry Oct 2016 #1

what is really depressing is that it is being normalized - accepted as a norm rurallib Oct 2016 #2

madaboutharry

(41,354 posts)

1. This is so depressing.

Reply to 47of74 (Original post)

Thu Oct 27, 2016, 09:26 PM

Oct 2016

The atmosphere in this country is so ugly. And if this is being done by college students, it is double depressing.

rurallib

(63,198 posts)

2. what is really depressing is that it is being normalized - accepted as a norm

Reply to madaboutharry (Reply #1)

Fri Oct 28, 2016, 01:43 PM

Oct 2016

Iowa sure has a much different feel than the Iowa I knew just a couple of decades ago.

Reply to this discussion

Latest Discussions»Region Forums»Iowa»Now the racists are targe...