University deems 9/11 memorial “triggering, harmful, harassing”

Bogus Times ^ | 8/2/17 | Kim Parkhurst

[BogusTimes]

In a move that’s a slap across the face of every patriotic American, the Southern Methodist University in Texas relocated its annual 9/11 memorial flag display from in front of the campus’ iconic Dallas Hall to a less visible area to avoid exposing the community to “triggering, harmful, or harassing” messages.

The memorial is the work of the Young Americans for Freedom (YAF) student group. Since 2015 YAF has organized the 9/11 Never Forget Project, which YAF Chairman Grant Wolf describes as “a memorial of 2,977 American flags in a visually stunning display that represents each of the 2,977 Americans murdered by Al Qaeda terrorists in September 2001.”

The display, once revered by SMU as a “sea of red, white and blue” and “a lovely tribute” in front of Dallas Hall where many students hang out and socialize, is now being relegated to a more obscure location at MoMac Park, as not to hurt the feelings of those less American among us.

[octex]

I saw on local DFW news that SMU had reversed the decision to move the flags after yuuuge negative response to the move.

[octex]

Governor Abbott, is SMU getting any state funds? I am confident you know what to do and will do it.
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SMU is not a State University.

[Uncle Sam 911]

I understand but there is almost certainly some state money in there somewhere.

[Fiji Hill]

,i>I think Perkins School of Theology at SMU is associated with the United Methodist Church.

Yes, it is.

[Lurkinanloomin]

GWB and Perry were the last two Governors.

[Svartalfiar]

Despite its name, Southern Methodist University has no affiliation with the Southern Methodist Church and never did. It should not be confused with Southern Methodist College in Orangeburg, SC, which is affiliated with the church. "Snowflakes" are not likely to be a problem at SMC, and that's not just due to the balmy climate.

SMU was founded by the Methodist Episcopal Church. It's owned by the United Methodist Church, is officially affiliated with them. But no, there's no Methodist requirement to attend, nor classes required.

[Fiji Hill]

The Southern Methodist Church, which runs Southern Methodist College, is a separate denomination that broke away from what is now the United Methodist Church.