Trump at UIC is Too 'Dangerous' For Campus, Professors Say
In a letter to UIC Chancellor Michael Amiridis, a group of 180 UIC professors and staff members write that they value free speech, but the alarm behind Trump's visit extends to more than opposition to political positions
The professors are also concerned for the safety of the UIC Pavilion's diverse staff of student employees and others "who have no choice but to traverse parts of the campus around the Pavilion going to and from work and class," according to the letter.
UIC officials have not responded to multiple requests for their security plans as of Tuesday. On Monday, a spokesman for the Chicago Police Department said officers will be at the rally but referred all questions on security plans to the Secret Service.
"UIC’s core values of freedom, equality and social justice for all, regardless of race, religion, national origin, disability status or sexual orientation, are deeply rooted in our diverse community and not endangered by the presence of any political candidate on campus," Amiridis wrote. "We encourage public and civic engagement by all members of our University and we endorse the idea that the answer to speech that one does not like or finds offensive is more speech and not censorship."
https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20160308/university-village/trump-rally-at-uic-is-too-dangerous-for-campus-protesters-faculty-say
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I think he knows coming to a campus and area like this will guarantee him lots of coverage
Thousands have already vowed to protest and ask for no violence or attacks from protestors
"Trump has been known to provoke and encourage violence towards protesters in the past. Past protests have seen individuals be spit on, kicked, hit, shoved, and assaulted in various other ways. With that being said, our strength will lie both in our numbers and our ability to show these Trump supporters a higher class of behavior. We do not condone and will condemn any physical contact with supporters attending the rally; please keep your hands and items to yourself. Our goal must be to show the attendees the empathy, acceptance, and love that we strive to see in the world. Keep any signs and chants aimed at Trump and his campaign, instead of individual supporters."
Good move on the protestors
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