(02-15-2017 12:45 AM)ExcitedOwl18 Wrote: http://www.ricethresher.org/article/2017...h-swastika
Update.
So essentially, what I posted earlier is true.
While it was vandalism, the intent was to equate Trump with Nazi Facism, it was an indictment of Trump
The vandal's intent then was not to encourage racism, but to criticize Trump. The vandal was not supportive of Nazi ideology but was using it as a label (negative) toward Trump.
I get that the symbol is understood to be anti-Semitic on sight, and in fact obviously was understood that way.
But my point earlier, is that every message has context.
The reason I made the point earlier, and repeat it now, is that the articles title would lead a casual 'scanner' to assume a certain type of individual had defaced the statue.
This has nothing to do with the professors or Rice in general.
But it says something about the headline author and the knee jerk use of certain terms and their perspective.
"More Racist Vandalism at Rice"
versus
"Anti-Trump Vandalism at Rice"
The first headline conjures up images of white hooded skulkers on campus.
As noted earlier, my objection is the use of the word "Racist" in the headlines. "Vandalism" is sufficient. Put ALL the facts in the article and let the reader draw their own conclusions.