If these "professors" can't even write an article that conveys what they "really think" without being "misunderstood" then they should be doing something else. Educating requires being able to communicate...
It wasn't misunderstood. They thanked the students and protestors for elevating the hysteria.
Sorry DB. I just posted a thought that parallels your post. I guess I was just reinforcing your observation.
Oh, by the way, there are several job openings at the Duke University Endowment Office....
one of the job requirements is the abiliy to handle double-talk....