University of California bans encampments and face masks
University of California bans encampments and face masks
President of university said policies are for ‘a safe, inclusive climate’ after pro-Palestinian protests swept across US
The president of the University of California has announced that the system would enforce bans on encampments as well as the use of masks to “conceal identity” in guidance that comes as schools across the US are planning for protests in support of Gaza similar to those that roiled campuses across the country.
Michael V Drake, the president of the 10-campus university system, said in a statement on Monday that the UC was taking steps to “ensure a safe, inclusive campus climate that fosters a free exchange of ideas”.
Michael V Drake, the president of the 10-campus university system, said in a statement on Monday that the UC was taking steps to “ensure a safe, inclusive campus climate that fosters a free exchange of ideas”.
"Except for ideas that involve criticising Israel for genocide. All the other ideas are fine though."
73For real! I don't know any details of what may or may not have happened on those campuses, but framing this decision in this way is completely disingenuous.
24Jewish steudents reported being harrassed, which probabky happened because there are always some jackasses in any large protest. But most of the complaints I noticed in news articles were the Jewish students equating criticism of Israel and Jewish people.
Yeah, that could come from a lifetime of experience with people equating the two, but it also means any valid criticism of Israel is going to feel like a personal attack to them too. Criticism of an active genocide is more important than verbal antisemitism on college campuse.
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Ive got to find a religion that has masking as a thing.
27The satanic temple supports your view. Applying the best understand of science means making when you have been exposed, are sick, or in an at risk group.
Tenet V Beliefs should conform to one's best scientific understanding of the world. One should take care never to distort scientific facts to fit one's beliefs.
27I think the problem here is these exemptions have been about specific traditions and rules which is why the pastafarians tradition of the spaghetti strainer is specifically laid out as dress for any official photograph.
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Heres an idea Neo-Norse paganism, wear a gas mask and helmet. If they pitch a fit claim it as religious guard for incase you die or get into a fight so that you are equipt for Valhalla. Its demented but hey its arguably more valid than most religious clothes due to utilitarian value alone.
6Islam, if you're a woman
2Can't yell if you are being (face)tious 🥷
1Feels more flippant to me. Sorta offhand. Care a bit but not a lot.
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Everyone concerned about the latest covid varient: "Thanks, I feel so safe!"
25Really hope people keep the pressure up. Memory can be fickle
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18Because fuck you, you're getting sick this Fall! Maybe really sick, guess we'll see!
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