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<p>Without further elaboration, the meaning of your statement is unclear, and so can be construed as untrue and mean spirited. (Not to mention, misspelled.) Everyone - students, faculty, staff at Oberlin is privileged to belong to a community which seeks to learn openly in an institution rich, both literally and figuratively, in learning opportunities. With this privilege comes the responsibility to examine privilege in all of its aspects. Many Oberlin community members are open to examining their varied privileges honestly. I hope this is what you meant. </p>
<p>The students and staff are reeling from these frightening incidents. They are hurt, angry, afraid. This is a tremendously scary series of events - an unrelenting series of hate crimes, implicit threats to life coming from an unknown source. The community is doing its best to come together. Young people are learning through a crucible of fire there. Staff are besieged from all sides, trying their best to support the community. Violent events bring out the best, and worst, in people.</p>
<p>Please, for the sake of everyone in the Oberlin community, suspend judgement and criticism until the crisis has passed and more information is known. Really - there is a need for support, not criticism at this moment.</p>