Douglas Muir, who teaches at the school, commented on Facebook that he believed that Black Lives Matter was the ‘biggest’ racist organization since the KKK. Muir, who lectures at UVA’s Engineering School and who also owns a restaurant in the area, was responding to a Facebook post that included a photograph of a recent appearance by BLM co-founder Alicia Garza in Charlottesville, the campus newspaper Cavalier Daily reported. Black lives matter is the biggest racist organization since the clan, Muir commented on a post. Garza was speaking at an event in the nearby Paramount Theater.
While free speech and open discussion are fundamental principles of our nation and the University, Mr. Muir’s comment was entirely inappropriate. UVA Engineering does not condone actions that undermine our values, dedication to diversity and educational mission. Our faculty and staff are responsible for upholding our values and demonstrating them to students and the community. Mr Muir has agreed to take leave and is preparing his own statement to the community.
Critics, want more punitive actions. The mayor of Charlottesville, Wes Bellamy, even called on the public to boycott Muir’s restaurant. Question Mr Bellamy, who and what do you stand for? What are you trying to protect? The silent majority is watching you and your actions. Mr. Muir caused no harm, spoke his opinion and it should be respected. Quite frankly he is not far from the truth, after witnessing what happened in Charlotte.
A revolution starts with a spark, and lately we are seeing quite a few, so be encouraged, change is coming. The mayor should be protecting Mr.Muir’s rights, not boycotting a restaurant. Fear of losing the black voter Mr.Mayor? BLM is a strong arm group, no different that any other, using tactics of death and destruction to get their way. What do you think?