I'm not saying that it was a good thing they did. It wasn't. But honestly, do you think that if they knew they would offend so many people and that it would cause such a mess that they would have went through with it?
I think they ignorantly decided to do what they did to fit the theme of their party. What they did (as others have mentioned) is also lawfully allowed by the constitution. Although I wouldn't have chosen to do what they had, I'd definately fight the University in court.
I just think it sucks that such issues aren't judged on intentions but as general perception. Everyone ignorantly does something from time to time which happens to offend SOMEONE. Did you mean to do it? No. Does that make it right? Depends, usually not. Should you be punished for it? I don't think so... Not this harshly. It seems that it was just a brain fart on someones part where they did not think about the negative consequences. Happens everyday. Be upset at the hate groups out there commiting hate crimes, not at the ignorant kids who went out to have a good time but did not think a great deal about what they were doing...
--- Please don't think I'm trying to defend what they did and say it was "alright." I'm just trying to see both sides, express my opinion and be open minded
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