Staff Reports
Clashes between police and pro-Hamas supporters have erupted at colleges in the USA. In Texas, the DPS took strong action against them, earning praise from those on the right. On the other hand, Columbia University in New York has been more lenient, trying to negotiate with the protesters blocking Jewish students. This approach has only emboldened the pro-terrorist groups, as expected.
The NYPD has been present at the scene as well, aiming to maintain peace. However, even their presence has angered individuals like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. It’s puzzling how some fail to grasp the need for counterterrorism measures when protests support terrorist organizations. These protestors are not just exercising their rights but are trespassing and harassing others with violent threats.
Not only did Columbia make the horrific decision to mobilize NYPD on their own students, but the units called in have some of the most violent reputations on the force.
NYPD had promised the city they wouldn’t deploy SRG to protests.
So why are these counterterror units here? https://t.co/nfDVfueNSz
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) April 24, 2024
Columbia, being a private institution, has the right to enforce order on its grounds. If protesters want to demonstrate, they can do so legally outside the campus. It’s crucial to understand that private property rights should be respected, and disruption for other paying students cannot be tolerated.
Ocasio-Cortez’s objections to the police involvement at Columbia seem misguided. The NYPD’s actions are necessary to uphold the law and protect all individuals on campus. The police chief rightly emphasizes the importance of accountability, consequences for illegal actions, and the rejection of hate speech.
The challenge lies in the hesitation of city leaders and university authorities to take a firm stand against these disruptive elements. Without firm consequences like arrests and expulsions, the chaos and extremism will persist. It’s time to prioritize law and order over appeasement and address the radical disruption on college campuses.
