University of Kansas Student Body President Refuses To Resign After Horrific Anti-American Tweet
Niya McAdoo said she hasn’t been surprised by the backlash, some of it in viciously racist emails and social media, to her retweeting the phrase “happy friday everybody. Death to america” on Sept. 3.
“I think that the phrase, ‘Death to America,’ is a triggering phrase for people. Most people have seen that phrase being said by countries outside of the U.S.,” said McAdoo, a 23-year-old senior and KU’s new student body president. “In no way was that the intention… disrespect or call to violence to any specific group, veterans or military folks.
“But ultimately I stand by what I said. Because, to me, the America that I live in is not an America that supports me.” . . .
The Student Senate is scheduled to take up a censure resolution next week. KU Chancellor Douglas Girod said that while McAdoo’s sentiments were constitutionally protected speech, he strongly disagreed.
“The opinions in the student’s post are protected by the First Amendment. In addition, KU is committed to its role as a marketplace of ideas – including ideas that some individuals find offensive,” Girod said. (Read more from “University of Kansas Student Body President Refuses To Resign After Horrific Anti-American Tweet” HERE)
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