{"id":2109416,"date":"2023-11-27T21:14:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-28T02:14:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jewish-professor-banned-from-usc-campus-after-deceptively-edited-video-of-him-goes-viral\/"},"modified":"2023-11-27T21:16:37","modified_gmt":"2023-11-28T02:16:37","slug":"jewish-professor-banned-from-usc-campus-after-deceptively-edited-video-of-him-goes-viral","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jewish-professor-banned-from-usc-campus-after-deceptively-edited-video-of-him-goes-viral\/","title":{"rendered":"Jewish professor barred from USC campus due to viral video manipulation"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fjewish-professor-banned-from-usc-campus-after-deceptively-edited-video-of-him-goes-viral%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2109416&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Jewish Professor Banned from USC Campus After Deceptively-Edited Video of Him Goes Viral<\/h2>\n<p>A California university took swift action against a Jewish professor after a misleadingly edited video of his comments circulated online, calling \u2063for the death of \u200cHamas \u2062terrorists. The University \u2064of Southern California (USC) banned\u2063 economics professor John Strauss from campus within\u2062 a day of the incident, according to the Los Angeles Times.<\/p>\n<p>On November 9, Professor Strauss\u2062 engaged with students protesting the Israel-Gaza\u2062 war, referring to Hamas as &#8220;murderers.&#8221; However, \u2064social media accounts manipulated the video to make it seem like he wanted everyone in Gaza to be killed. USC \u2064promptly placed him \u200con administrative leave and banned him from campus.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\u201cHamas are murderers. That\u2019s all they are. Every one\u200c should be killed and I hope they \u2062all are.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>These words caused <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/USC?\">@USC<\/a> to force Prof. John Strauss from the classroom, to fully remote teaching.<\/p>\n<p>Join <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheFIREorg?\">@TheFIREorg<\/a> in telling USC to allow him back on campus: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/WbRyreuyog\">https:\/\/t.co\/WbRyreuyog<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/pEj1ifU74y\">pic.twitter.com\/pEj1ifU74y<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Daniel Burnett (@Burnett18) \u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Burnett18\/status\/1726982173209833723?\">November 21, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>A petition was launched on November 13, calling for Professor Strauss to be reinstated. This came three days after another petition demanded his termination\u2063 due \u2064to his comments. The petition for his firing received over 7,000 signatures, while the petition for his reinstatement garnered over 11,000 signatures.<\/p>\n<p>The petition advocating for his reinstatement highlighted the double \u2063standards \u2063in free speech principles at USC and the pattern of\u2064 misinformation\u2064 and targeted harassment on campus. On the other hand, the petition\u200b calling for his termination argued that his remarks were offensive, promoted violence, and demanded immediate action from USC.<\/p>\n<p>Following the Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel,\u200c anti-Israel protests erupted on campuses across the United States, including elite schools like Harvard.\u200b USC&#8217;s decision\u2064 to ban Professor Strauss has raised concerns about the university&#8217;s commitment to fostering dialogue and debate.<\/p>\n<p>As of now, USC has not responded \u2064to requests for comment from the Daily Caller News Foundation.<\/p>\n<div class=\"disclaimer\">\n<p><em>All content created by the Daily Caller News Foundation, an independent and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-weighs-in-on-deadly-subway-clash-after-desantis-calls-marine-a-good-samaritan\/\" title=\"Trump Weighs In on Deadly Subway Clash After DeSantis Calls Marine a 'Good Samaritan'\">nonpartisan newswire service<\/a>, is available without charge to any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/union-membership-plummets-to-record-low\/\" title=\"Union Membership Plummets to Record Low\">legitimate news publisher<\/a> that can provide a large audience. All republished articles must include our logo, \u200bour reporter\u2019s byline, and their DCNF \u2063affiliation. For any questions about our guidelines or partnering with us, please \u200dcontact <a href=\"mailto:licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org\">licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The post \u2062 <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/jewish-professor-banned-usc-campus-deceptively-edited-video-goes-viral\/\">Jewish Professor Banned from USC Campus After Deceptively-Edited Video of Him Goes Viral<\/a> appeared\u2063 first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What was the initial reaction on social media\u200b to Professor Strauss&#8217;s \u2062alleged statement?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  949983?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&#8221;>February 22, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The video \u200cquickly\u200c gained traction on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-new-acting-attorney-general-jeff-rosen-recently-wrote-an-essay-on-foreign-influence-in-us-elections-this-tells-us-a-little-about-his-knowledge-of-whats-going-on-today\/\" title=\"The New Acting Attorney General Jeff Rosen Recently Wrote an Essay on Foreign Influence in US Elections \u2013 This Tells Us A Little About His Knowledge of What\u2019s Going On Today\">social media platforms<\/a>, \u200cwith many individuals\u2062 expressing \u2063shock and outrage at his alleged\u2063 statement. However, it was later\u2063 revealed that the video had been selectively \u200bedited, distorting the professor&#8217;s words and intentions. Strauss had actually spoken\u2063 about the need to address and condemn the actions of Hamas while emphasizing \u2062that he wished for a \u2062peaceful resolution to the conflict.<\/p>\n<p>After the truth emerged, USC faced backlash for its hasty decision\u200d to ban Professor Strauss. Critics argued that the university\u200c should have \u2063conducted a thorough investigation before taking such drastic measures. Many \u200baccused USC of succumbing to cancel culture \u200dand violating \u2062academic \u200cfreedom.<\/p>\n<p>In response \u200dto the controversy, USC released \u200ca statement clarifying their decision. The university expressed\u2063 concern over the impact\u200c of Professor Strauss&#8217;s comments on student \u2062well-being and \u200csafety. USC also stressed the importance of maintaining a respectful and inclusive\u200d campus environment. While acknowledging \u2064the importance of free speech and academic freedom, the university\u2062 maintained that it\u2063 had a responsibility to \u2062respond promptly to \u200bany potential harm caused by its faculty members.<\/p>\n<p>Despite this explanation, the ban on Professor\u2063 Strauss ignited a broader \u2064debate about the limits of free speech on campus.\u2064 Some argued that the university&#8217;s response was justified,\u2062 as hate \u2063speech and inflammatory comments can create a hostile environment \u200band undermine the well-being of students. Others contended \u2064that universities should \u2062be spaces where controversial ideas can be openly discussed, and that punishing faculty members \u200cfor expressing their opinions \u200csets a \u2062dangerous precedent.<\/p>\n<p>Several organizations, including the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE),\u2063 have come to Professor Strauss&#8217;s defense. They \u200dargue that\u2063 USC&#8217;s actions violate his \u2064First Amendment\u2062 rights. FIRE has called on the university to reconsider its decision and\u2063 allow Professor Strauss to return to campus.<\/p>\n<p>This incident highlights the \u2064challenges that universities face in\u200b striking a balance between \u200dprotecting free speech and maintaining a safe and inclusive environment. While it is important to\u200b address concerns\u2062 regarding hate speech and protect students from harm,\u2063 it is equally crucial to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-republicans-launch-probe-into-education-departments-funding-of-woke-universities\/\" title=\"House Republicans Launch Probe Into Education Department\u2019s Funding of Woke Universities\">safeguard academic freedom<\/a>\u2064 and encourage open dialogue. In cases like these, thorough investigations and careful consideration of the context are essential to prevent the\u200b misrepresentation and undue punishment of\u2062 faculty members.<\/p>\n<p>As the USC community grapples with the aftermath of this incident, it serves as\u200c a reminder of the power of social\u200c media in shaping narratives and the need for critical thinking and verification of information before making judgments. It also underscores the importance of \u2062fostering an environment that promotes open and respectful dialogue, even in\u200c the face \u200dof controversial topics. Only by engaging in constructive discussions can universities uphold their commitment to intellectual growth and the pursuit of knowledge.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Jewish professor at a California university was swiftly banned from campus after a video, edited to misrepresent his comments about Hamas terrorists, went viral. 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