“The US imperial attitudes on the border with Mexico and in Israel/Palestine are examples of racial and imperial conflicts, with gendered and class implications,” students Diana Salazar and Cims Gillespie wrote in the letter. ”We must dislocate these power relations to live in a more just and equitable society.”
James Olmsted, a former law professor with the university, arguing with students demonstrating.
An adjunct law professor at the University of Oregon was arrested, charged and was fired from his post after an incident with a group of students hosting a pro-immigration demonstration on campus last week.
Video of the incident that occurred Thursday captures professor James Olmsted egging on students at a demonstration that featured a mock border patrol held by the newly formed group Students Against Imperialism. Here’s a shorter version of what happened (content warning: strong language):
Based on the videos uploaded to YouTube, it is unclear exactly how the altercation started. At the beginning the video showing the conflict, it appears that Olmsted is talking with a demonstrator about the colonization of America.
“But your colonization was much more sinister,” one of the demonstrators said back at him.
“If you want this country back, start a f***ing war and take it back,” Olmsted said. “Start a war. Get a gun. Shoot me first. I’m right here.”
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