Staff Reports
Harvard President Claudine Gay is stirring up quite the scandal after a perplexing response to a question about calling for the genocide of Jews. The nerve of her to not outright condemn such a heinous act and instead claim that everything should be considered in context. That’s just another way of saying “We’re all for pro-Hamas propaganda,” isn’t it? And she’s not alone in this madness. Liz Magill from UPenn and Sally Kornbluth from MIT are also spouting similar rhetoric. Magill even had to step down from her position due to the uproar caused by her comments. How anyone can even think about justifying it is beyond comprehension. It makes you wonder what kind of world we live in when leaders in academia are excusing the call for genocide. But wait, there’s more! Gay is also under fire for alleged plagiarism, yet to even suggest such a thing is deemed racist. What kind of topsy-turvy world is this?
And the plot thickens! Despite the outcry, Harvard has made it clear that Gay won’t be facing any consequences or asked to step down. So, the school is essentially giving a nod of approval to anti-Semitism. Instead of facing the music head-on, Gay thought showing up at a menorah lighting ceremony would smoothen out the mess. A little too little, a little too late. Let’s not forget the interesting choice of a tiki torch. Maybe not the best imagery to accompany an apology, huh? And to make matters worse, using a tiki torch, known for its ties to the white nationalists in Charlottesville, just adds fuel to the fire.
We now know that calling for the genocide against Jews isn’t necessarily against the code against bullying and harassment at @Harvard and @Penn
Let’s see how things are at MIT…
Turns lot that calling for genocide of Jews is OK as long as it’s only “public statements” pic.twitter.com/SY2cdEuhmC
— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) December 6, 2023
It’s utterly mind-boggling. These are institutions that are supposed to uphold the highest standards and values of education and integrity. And yet, they’re turning a blind eye to such abhorrent behavior. They’ve shown their true colors, and it’s not a pretty sight. It’s a sad day when esteemed universities are embracing and condoning such hateful ideologies. And let’s not forget the alarming number of young Americans who believe that the Holocaust never happened. It’s a grim reality that we’re living in a time where such dangerous beliefs are gaining traction.
It’s time for a reality check. This is not about politics or race; it’s about basic human decency and respect. The lack of accountability and the blatant disregard for the impact of their words and actions is a slap in the face to every individual who has been affected by such hateful rhetoric. The institutions and individuals involved need to take a good, hard look in the mirror and reflect on the message they’re sending to the world. It’s a wake-up call for everyone to stand up against bigotry and intolerance, no matter where it rears its ugly head.
