Cornell lets itself be governed by an outrage mob
Elite universities are supposed to be resilient and stalwart defenders of the truth. So, if Cornell is making decisions in a panic to avoid political backlash, what exactly makes it an “elite” university?
TL;DR
- Cornell University has banned all fraternity parties and social events for the rest of the academic year.
- The ban is a response to political pressure stemming from an alleged gang rape scandal.
- The fraternity involved in the alleged incident had already been banned by Cornell two years prior.
- The article questions the validity of the rape allegation, citing evidence that suggests a consensual encounter.
- The decision is characterized as collective punishment based on unproven allegations and political backlash, contradicting Cornell's stated values of free inquiry.