Universities in the U.S., like the police, have deep historical connections with two pillars of this country’s founding, stolen African labor and stolen indigenous land. Campus policing, while a newer development, aligns with and leads Penn’s legacy of violence.
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Penn and the Gestapo: The Case of Thomas “I don’t create the laws, I just enforce them” Homan
When Thomas Homan is on his deathbed, we all ought to remember him by his infamous quote, “If you’re in this country illegally and you committed a crime by entering this country, you should be uncomfortable. You should look over your shoulder, and you need to be worried,” and then we should dance on his grave.
A Brief and Violent History of Campus Policing
Universities in the U.S., like the police, have deep historical connections with two pillars of this country’s founding, stolen African labor and stolen indigenous land. Campus policing, while a newer development, aligns with and leads Penn’s legacy of violence.
Penn Disorientation Guide 