Racist Carleton University Student Council Apologizes- Has Resignation Party

Remember the charity fundraiser that was banned because the disease, Cystic Fibrosis, only affected white men?  Well they have reinstated the charity fundraiser for next year, dontated cash to the charity, and issued a formal apology.  Lets just hope they don’t issue the standard non-apology of saying “I’m sorry if anyone took offense.”  They should say, “We are sorry we acted out of racist prejudices.”  And a petition demanded that student association President Brittany Smythe be impeached.

Brittany Smyth: Putting the “Duh” in Canada

From CBCNews here, with thanks to Hot Air:

The student council at an Ottawa university has reversed its controversial decision to pull out of an annual fundraiser for the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Following vocal protests from students, the Carleton University Students Association voted unanimously Monday night to:

•Support next year’s cystic fibrosis fundraiser, called Shinerama.
•Donate at least $1,000 to the organization.
•Issue a formal apology.

In addition, Donnie Northrup, the student councillor who crafted the controversial motion to drop the fundraiser, claiming the disease affects “only white people, and primarily men”- resigned.

One other councillor, Sean Maguire, also resigned.

Meanwhile, a group on campus has submitted a petition signed by 1,000 students calling for the student association president, Brittany Smyth, to be impeached over the incident, which they are calling “Shinerama-gate.”

I love happy endings.  So long, Brittany.  DLTDHYAOTWO.