A couple of months ago, I blogged about the Keith Sampson case. The Volokh Conspiracy has an update about the matter:
The matter seems to have been finally resolved, and resolved right (though the complaint should have been thrown out at the very beginning, rather than leading to a finding of racial harassment). Here’s the letter from the Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis Chancellor:
`I can candidly say that we regret this situation took place and that IUPUI takes this matter very seriously. IUPUI is committed to ensuring that its future approach to such matters is consistent with and affirms the long-standing commitment of this campus to the principles of freedom of expression, lifelong learning, and respect for the rights of all members of the IUPUI community. In the near future, IUPUI will be reexamining the campuswide affirmative action processes and procedures relating to internal complaints.’
Having supervised Keith, I am convinced that he did this with the knowledge that he would make trouble. Keith is student, yes but he was working as a janitor before he started taking classes. So the “student” is a misnomer, because he actually an employee.
Regardless, knowing that Keith is a troublemaker and a rabble rouser, I can only guess that he was reading the material, not because he sided with Notre Dame, but because he empathized with the Klan. Keith has tried the “reverse discrimination” thing before and failed. He is surrounded by blacks in his line of work, most are his co-workers and others are his supervisors usually.
This was calculated, but he again failed to get any money, which is his true agenda.
Having known Mr. Sampson very much longer than MPA , his past “Supervisor”, I’m at a loss as to MPA’S assaults.
I personally spent time in the 60’s & 70’s with Mr.Sampson sharing tear gas to Police batons at more than a few Civil Rights actions……..
To accuse Mr Sampson of “empathizing” with the Klan is at best irresponsible.
I have personally witnessed Mr. Sampson rise to his feet and confront many a person dropping the N word in a public forum.
I’ve been witness to him being physically threatened for these confrontations.
So I find it hard to envision Mr. Sampson acting in any of the accused manners.
And last Mr MPA , The only thing I’ve ever witnessed Mr.Sampson do for Money $$$ ……. IS WORK!
Feel free to respond.
JDD