Originally Posted by pigglet

I don't know - I just read the article in the OP. Based on what I've read about this and what's been revealed in the thread, I can easily see how the BSU would be upset, but I don't agree with the position of the University on this. I definately think the skeleton aspect is a situation where an offended party is seeing what they want to see. If it was the only Halloween decoration at the party, maybe...maybe I could see it...particularly if it didn't resemble a pirate (which apparently it did). I don't think the party was really the best idea, but I don't think they should be suspended for it. I guess I pretty much see this as a freedom of expression situation, and I think that encouraging kids to have a healthy respect for the freedom of expression is one of the best things about college. It's one of the only times that people get to experience it to that degree, and then the rest of their lives they have to work to determine how they can assimilate freedom of expression into their lives in the real world.

In short, I'd guarantee that at least some of the members of this frat were/are either blatantly or socially racist - but I don't think the specifics of this situation warrant the reaction its receiving.

edit: i just remembered that i had some friends who threw a "Trailer Park" party about a month ago. Everyone wear a fake mullet, women wear fake stuff to look like they're pregnant, drink bud light, etc. If that were college sponsors, would the WTU (white trash union) have legitimate reason to have the party shut down. Would the university care? What would the reaction to this party be if it were thrown by the BSU, or Alpha Phi Alpha?

edit had to correct a their/they're issue. God, I'm one of those people...