"MIT police are investigating numerous instances of hateful speech and images around campus, President Sally Kornbluth said in a letter to the MIT community Friday. Kornbluth said the incidents - two hand-drawn swastikas, a sign wishing violence on a conservative non-profit, and cases of graffiti and an email list of "messages celebrating violence" - do not seem to be connected."
""Such corrosive incidents have become commonplace in our society, and they can invite violence. Together, we must make sure they have no place at MIT," Kornbluth said. In the aftermath of the fatal shooting of far-right activist Charlie Kirk last week, Kornbluth said the hateful messages targeting people's views, beliefs, or identity are "even more concerning." "Belonging to the MIT community is a privilege, not a right, and it comes with the responsibility to treat each other with decency and respect," Kornbluth said."
MIT police are investigating numerous instances of hateful speech and images across campus, including two hand-drawn swastikas, a sign wishing violence on a conservative non-profit, graffiti, and an email list of "messages celebrating violence." The incidents do not appear connected. Officials warned that corrosive incidents can invite violence and noted increased concern following the fatal shooting of far-right activist Charlie Kirk. Membership in the MIT community carries the responsibility to treat others with decency and respect. Investigations are ongoing and responsible individuals will face appropriate disciplinary action. Boston University issued an alert about a "disturbing email" later deemed not credible.
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