Quote:Here are the demands from the boycott.

 

<i>I. We demand that the University of Missouri System President, Tim Wolfe, writes a handwritten apology to the Concerned Student 1-­9-­5-0 demonstrators and holds a press conference in the Mizzou Student Center reading the letter. In the letter and at the press conference, Tim Wolfe must acknowledge his white male privilege, recognize that systems of oppression exist, and provide a verbal commitment to fulfilling Concerned Student 1-9-5-­0 demands. We want Tim Wolfe to admit to his gross negligence, allowing his driver to hit one of the demonstrators, consenting to the physical violence of bystanders, and lastly refusing to intervene when Columbia Police Department used excessive force with demonstrators.</i>

 

 

Regarding this first demand and the part in bold.  The supposed "white male privilege" is what this is really about.  He is a University President, not the Mayor or Governor of Missouri.


 

<i>II. We demand the immediate removal of Tim Wolfe as UM system president. After his removal a new amendment to UM system policies must be established to have all future UM system president and Chancellor positions be selected by a collective of students, staff, and faculty of diverse backgrounds.</i>

 

Umm... no that's not how the hiring process works.


 

<i>III. We demand that the University of Missouri meets the Legion of Black Collegians' demands that were presented in 1969 for the betterment of the black community.</i>

 

 

I don't know what these "demands" are, but if it's about race... particularly about one race then no.


 

<i>I</i><i>V. We demand that the University of Missouri creates and enforces comprehensive racial awareness and inclusion curriculum throughout all campus departments and units, mandatory for all students, faculty, staff, and administration. This curriculum must be vetted, maintained, and overseen by a board comprised of students, staff, and faculty of color.</i>

 

 

This is just dumb.  Students don't determine curriculum and this particular curriculum is unnecessary and un-needed.  Morals are taught in the home and in other institutions such as churches
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<i>V. We demand that by the academic year 2017-2018, the University of Missouri increases the percentage of black faculty and staff campus-wide to 10%.</i>

 

 

No.  Hiring somebody in order to meet a quota is both morally wrong and unfair.  Hiring should be based solely on qualifications including relevant experience no matter the race of the applicant.


 

<i>VI. We demand that the University of Missouri composes a strategic 10 year plan by May 1, 2016 that will increase retention rates for marginalized students, sustain diversity curriculum and training, and promote a more safe and inclusive campus. </i>

 

<i>VII. We demand that the University of Missouri increases funding and resources for the University of Missouri Counseling Center for the purpose of hiring additional mental health professionals -- particularly those of color, boosting mental health outreach and programming across campus, increasing campus-­wide awareness and visibility of the counseling center, and reducing lengthy wait times for prospective clients.</i>

 

 

This tells part of the story.  Clearly some of these students probably need some kind of mental help.  As stated above, only people that are qualified and have relevant experience need apply.  Race and/or color should not be a qualification.


 

<i>VIII. We demand that the University of Missouri increases funding, resources, and personnel for the social justices centers on campus for the purpose of hiring additional professionals, particularly those of color, boosting outreach and programming across campus, and increasing campus-­wide awareness and visibility. </i>

 

<i>http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2015/11/08...rsity.html</i>

 

Interesting stuff.