Dear Cornell kids: Blocking a person’s retreat is threatening his life
Students at Cornell University accused President Michael Kotlikoff of hitting them with his car during a protest, claiming it was a violent response to their activism. However, video footage shows Kotlikoff slowly attempting to drive away while students blocked his car, raising questions about the legality and safety of such protest tactics. The incident highlights the legal principle of the 'duty to retreat,' which supports an individual's right to disengage from a threatening situation.
- ▪Students for a Democratic Cornell accused President Michael Kotlikoff of hitting them with his car after a debate on Israel.
- ▪Video evidence shows Kotlikoff slowly driving as students blocked his car while he attempted to leave.
- ▪New York law includes a 'duty to retreat,' which supports an individual's right to disengage from a potentially dangerous confrontation.
- ▪Blocking someone's retreat, especially with a vehicle involved, can escalate the situation and pose serious safety risks.
- ▪The article draws parallels to past incidents, such as the Reginald Denny beating, to emphasize the dangers of physical detentions during protests.
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A student group at Cornell University claims university president Michael Kotlikoff “hit us with his car” after a debate over Israel. Students for a Democratic Cornell call the incident a “violent response to student inquiry.” It’s quite the story: The University refuses to allow open debate about Israel, and resorts to violence to silence dissent! Recommended Stories Why do Democrats still insist life must be ‘separate but equal’ for black Americans? Trump should pull troops from Italy and Spain, not Germany When liberals say ‘race’ they just mean ‘party.’ AMERICA’S LEFT-WING POLITICAL VIOLENCE PROBLEM CANNOT BE MET WITH DENIAL But video released by Cornell shows a different story: Students tried to stop Kotlikoff from leaving, and he tried, as slowly as possible, to exit.
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