'Plenty available in jail': Internet slams Columbia University protester for demanding food and water for anti-Israel demonstrators
NEW YORK, NEW YORK CITY: Social media was abuzz with reactions as users came together to mock a Columbia University protester who demanded basic humanitarian aid for anti-Israel demonstrators in a recent interview.
Adding fuel to the fire, internet users were further outraged when anti-Israel activists stormed the iconic Hamilton Hall on the Manhattan campus recently, barricading its doors.
In response, the prestigious institution announced that the building would remain closed until the situation was resolved.
Columbia University protestor demands basic humanitarian aid
According to the New York Post, a Columbia University protester, who has ties to a left-leaning consulting firm once hired by Bill de Blasio, made headlines on Tuesday for demanding "basic humanitarian aid" like food and water for anti-Israel demonstrators occupying a campus building.
In a clip posted on X, the woman is seen expressing her concern regarding the basic needs of the protesters.
She pleaded, “Like, could people please have a glass of water? Do you want students to die of dehydration and starvation or get severely ill even if they disagree with you? If the answer is no, then you should allow basic, I mean, it’s crazy to say because we’re on an Ivy League campus, but this is like basic humanitarian aid we’re asking for."
When the reporter replied, “It seems like you’re sort of saying, ‘We want to be revolutionaries, we want to take over this building, now would you please bring us some food and water,’’’ the protester clarified, “Nobody’s asking them to bring anything. We’re asking them to not violently stop us from bringing in basic humanitarian aid."
Reporter grills Columbia student after she demands the university help feed protestors occupying Hamilton Hall:
— The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) April 30, 2024
"It seems like you're saying, 'we want to be revolutionaries, we want to take over this building, now would you please bring us some food'." pic.twitter.com/vNczSAM4T1
In response to the reporter's inquiry about the university's provision of aid, the protester acknowledged she was unaware but stressed, “We are looking for a commitment from them that they will not stop it. I do not know to what extent it has been attempted. But we’re looking for a commitment.’’
The New York Post identified her as a Ph.D. student and instructor at an Ivy League school with a focus on applying a 'Marxian lens' to romantic literature.
She had previously worked as a political strategist for various leftist causes, including Bill de Blasio's 2013 mayoral campaign.
Internet calls for arrest of protesters
A reader online stated, "Plenty of food and water available in your upcoming jail cells."
Another user wrote, "Put up some electronic barrier that blocks cell phone signals. Once their iPhones are dead and they can't virtue-signal on social media-- they'll quickly lose interest." [sic]
A user commented, "Here's a thought that might help out all of the 'genius' students at Columbia. If they want food and water, maybe they shouldn't be illegally occupying the campus and building they broke into. They are free to leave and get all of the food and water they want. There, I solved their problem and I didn't even go to an Ivy League School."
Another user wrote, "Why haven't they cut off all utilities. This would end in a day. It's not that complicated." [sic]
One more user stated, "The president needs to call in the police and have the protesters arrested. This takeover is not fair to the law-abiding students that are set to graduate in a few weeks." [sic]
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