Furman U. puts professor on leave for attending the 2017 Charlottesville rally | The College Fix
Late last month the Twitter account Sunlight Anti-Fascist Action revealed that Computer Science Professor Chris Healy attended the rally, writing What s that you re standing next to, Chris a Confederate flag? among other commentary.
Furman President Elizabeth Davis noted in a September 30 statement that, aside from his attendance at Unite the Right, Healy is alleged to be associated with other organizations that are connected with white supremacist groups that promote racism, exclusion and hatred.
Davis said It is our responsibility when matters like these come to light to engage in robust dialogue about what belonging and thriving mean on our campus and beyond. As we continue to struggle with this difficult situation, we intend to engage our campus in further conversation.
Healy is fully cooperating with Furman officials in their inquiry, according to a Fox Carolina report.
Via Glenn at instapundit.
“Associated with” — Prof. Healy undoubtedly has a First Amendment right to attend whatever political rally he wants to, and should rely on his tenure contract, which doubtless guarantees his First Amendment rights within his employment contract. I suspect the official inquiry of his university will not be, shall we say, even handed.