Staff Reports
In a move that surprises absolutely no one, Columbia President Minouche Shafik has once again proven to be all bark and no bite when it comes to disciplining unruly students. Just like President Biden’s weak-kneed approach to dealing with Iran and Russia, Shafik seems to think that issuing toothless warnings will somehow magically make the problems go away.
This latest spectacle from Shafik comes as no shock to those who have been following the trail of ineffectiveness in her leadership. Much like a broken record, Shafik continues to issue warnings without any real consequences, allowing students to run amok without fear of true accountability.
Whether it’s Biden or Shafik, ‘de-escalation’ keeps on failing https://t.co/b2OktolICw pic.twitter.com/JbMwVQAaRC
— NY Post Opinion (@NYPostOpinion) April 30, 2024
It’s no wonder that students at Columbia have shown little respect for authority when the person at the top can’t seem to muster the strength to back up their words with action. One can only imagine the chaos that ensues when the threat of punishment is nothing more than a mere whisper in the wind.
It’s high time for President Shafik to step up and show some backbone when it comes to managing student behavior. If she continues down this path of empty warnings and hollow threats, she’ll find herself with a reputation as weak and ineffective as her political counterpart in the White House.
