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Jake Stern

(3,145 posts)
2. That's all they asked for - an apology
Sat Oct 12, 2019, 02:18 PM
Oct 2019

Folks in these communities are getting seriously tired of students launching protests, many times with the enthusiastic support of college faculty and admin, at the drop of a hat.

What was most damaging was the actual break down of shoplifting calls to the police by race which showed that, contrary to the student's claims, Gibson's did not target POC.

So to recap: Oberlin student gets caught trying to use fake ID to buy wine then tries to steal it. Employee chases after thief and restrains him. Thief's buddies proceed to beat the shit out of employee until arrested by police. Triggered students launch protest in support of thief including the involvement of OC administration which becomes effort to shut business down.

But it's the fault of Gibson's according to Oberlin.

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