<p>To hold the protesting students accountable for the code of conduct they signed on to is not blaming the victims. This is not a valid connection. If the protesters were held responsible for their infringement of other students’ rights, it’s likely the ‘silent majority’ would be much more attentive and supportive of their concerns. More specifically, the perceived special treatment would not be such a distraction.</p>
<p>Those who posted the terrible comments on b@b should certainly be held accountable and we should all acknowledge the presence of intolerance/bigotry on many campuses, including Dartmouth. I hope this group of protestors is open to learning more effective ways to advocate for themselves, including how to build support instead of resentment among fellow students.</p>