Campus Reform by Chris Spencer
University of Pennsylvania Professor Anthea Butler called Presidential Candidate Ben Carson a “coon” for claiming that people have the right to display Confederate flags on private property.
“If only there was a ‘coon of the year’ award…” Professor Butler tweeted in response to another tweet linking to a Sports Illustrated article in which Carson was quoted defended the right of NASCAR fans to fly Confederate flags during races.
“Swastikas are a symbol of hate for some people too … and yet they still exist in our museums and places like that,” Carson observed during the event in North Carolina with NASCAR legend Richard Petty. “If it’s a majority of people in that area who want it to fly, I certainly wouldn’t take it down,” he added, noting that NASCAR races are held on private property….
Ivy League prof. calls Ben Carson a ‘coon’ http://t.co/AABRQcvz6I via @campusreform > #Parents, #students, U R getting rolled big time.
— Claricia Quinn (@ClariciaQ) October 6, 2015
Ivy League prof. calls Ben Carson a ‘coon’ http://t.co/Zqtkk4lS47 via @campusreform Get rid of tenure. Fire this disgusting person. — Darlene Johnson (@djj345) October 6, 2015
@campusreform The same was said and worse of MLK, Jr. a half century ago now they want to own his legacy. #PJNET #tcot #cot #Election2016
— pumabydesign001 (@PUMABydesign001) October 6, 2015
H/t Grumpy Opinions.
LINK:
http://grumpyelder.com/2015/10/ivy-league-prof-calls-ben-carson-a-coon/