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Whyisthisstillclose

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7. I really want to know where the widespread walkout of professors is.

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Mon Oct 20, 2025, 11:41 AM

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I really would have expected much more response from our university faculties. I would have thought even right wing professors would understand the importance of open thought and discussion on a college campus. I am so disappointed lately. So many gutless, spineless phonies on every level of every institution.

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