University of Texas Dean Stepping Down Over Campus Carry
This dean just can’t believe students are responsible enough to carry weapons.
The Associated Press reports.
Texas Dean Leaving School Because of Campus Carry Law
A prominent dean at the University of Texas said Thursday he is leaving the state for another job in large part because of the new Texas law that will allow concealed handguns in public college classrooms.
Fritz Steiner, dean of the Texas School of Architecture, was named dean of the University of Pennsylvania School of Design. Steiner, who had previously taught at Pennsylvania, has been at Texas since 2001 and said he would not have considered leaving if not for the new law that takes effect Aug. 1.
“I thought I would be responsible for enforcing a law I don’t believe in,” Steiner said.
Texas lawmakers in 2015 voted to force public colleges to allow concealed handgun license holders to bring their weapons into college buildings and classrooms over vigorous objections from higher education officials, faculty and students across the state. Supporters of the law call it a critical self-defense measure and protection of constitutional rights.
Texas Dean Leaving School Because of Campus Carry Law (The Associated Press)
Comments
Don’t let the door, etc.
Heckuvanote for a college dean to be so hoplophobic that the mere thought of a responsible permit holder actually carrying a GUN makes him break out in sweat.
Dollars to donuts he had the job already and was looking for an excuse.