"Arrr, Rich Eisen be layin' waste to them scallywag presidents o' Harvard, Penn, an' MIT fer their pitiful Capitol Hill parley. Unbecomin'!"
2023-12-07
Avast, ye scurvy dogs! The gallant Rich Eisen, a matey of the sportin' seas, did halt his show to give a jolly good thrashin' to them presidents of Harvard, Penn, and MIT! Their answers on Capitol Hill were naught but bilge!
The "Rich Eisen Show" is known for its sports talk and special guests, but recently, Eisen took the opportunity to discuss a more important topic in his eyes. He criticized the university presidents of Harvard, Penn, and MIT for their responses when asked about calling for "genocide" and whether it violates campus codes of conduct. Eisen was concerned by their "unacceptable responses" and called their answers "word salad and nonsense." He argued that by allowing such speech without consequences, these presidents are making people comfortable with the idea of committing genocide. Eisen drew on his experiences visiting museums of tolerance and Holocaust museums to emphasize the importance of unequivocally condemning hate speech. He expressed disbelief that he would no longer want to send his kids to these prestigious universities due to the presidents' comments. Eisen's sentiments were echoed by senators, state representatives, celebrities, and others who condemned the presidents' responses. The presidents did not provide clear answers when asked if calling for the genocide of Jews violates campus rules. They claimed it depends on the context, prompting criticism and backlash. However, some of the presidents, including Magill and Gay, issued apologies, acknowledging the gravity of the issue and condemning calls for violence or genocide against any religious or ethnic group. The question that prompted these responses was related to the use of the word "intifada" in campus protests, which the Jewish community sees as a call to violence against them.