To Mary Ellen Mazey and Whomever Else May Be Concerned:
I’m writing you regarding prominent white supremacist Richard Spencer’s attempts to speak at universities. As an alumnus, I implore the BGSU administration to stand in opposition to Richard Spencer and his ideals. It should be obvious that Spencer’s platform is morally abhorrent, but beyond that, he is unfit for a university stage.
At BGSU, I spent a great deal of time studying the validity in arguments. Richard Spencer’s world view is based entirely on sensationalism and fear, with no basis in reality. Many tenets of the alt-right/Neo-Nazi movements imply the majority and privileged members of society are in some way marginalized. When observing congressional representation of white people, how can a valid argument be made that white people “are under attack?” When examining the lack of accountability for Donald Trump’s behavior, how can a valid argument be made that men are being pushed out of the public sector? These beliefs are fantasies, and offer no value to students at BGSU.
For moral and intellectual reasons, I ask that BGSU deny Richard Spencer or any white supremacist/white nationalist/Neo-Nazi the opportunity to speak on campus. I ask that this denial be done preemptively before Spencer even raises the issue. White supremacy must be disowned loudly and publicly.
Thank you,
John Subtirelu
Class of 2014
Columbus
