Story highlights Charles Murray's appearance at Middlebury College sparked protest that turned violentJay Parini: It's important in Trump era not to use bullying tactics to color tone of talksJay Parini, a poet and novelist, teaches at Middlebury College in Vermont. (CNN) Charles Murray came to the campus of Middlebury College (where I've taught for more than 30 years) on Thursday, and his appearance provoked protests that went beyond anything seen here since the 1960s. All hell broke loose, as hundreds of students turned their backs on Murray, a political scientist with controversial views, and began to chant: "Who is the enemy? and "Racist, sexist, anti-gay, Charles Murray, go away!" On their way to a waiting car, Murray and the professor escorting him were confronted by protesters.

Source: CNN March 04, 2017 18:22 UTC