Indiana Univ. says they can't fire professor over his 'racist, sexist and homophobic' views because it would 'violate the Constitution.'
also posted an open letter to students and staff, criticizing Rasmusen but defending the school's stance:"While many have called for the professor’s dismissal, there are legal reasons why the University cannot dismiss him over his postings. Like all of us, Professor Rasmusen has First Amendment rights.""I open doors for ladies; I say that sodomy is a sin.
On affirmative action: The professor said affirmative action may be right or wrong."What is clear is that *some* students are admitted because of their race — which means that other students are denied because of their race, since we have a fixed number of spots."
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