Pros:
– Dick Wolf’s threat to withdraw funding might draw attention to the issue and create a public discussion about the university’s administration.
– It could pressure the university’s administration to address concerns raised by Dick Wolf and other individuals who share his perspective.
– The threat might motivate the university to review its protocols and policies regarding controversial events and create a more inclusive environment for different viewpoints.
Cons:
– Withdrawing funding could harm various programs, scholarships, and resources that benefit students and faculty at UPenn.
– The threat might overshadow the larger issue at hand, which is the Palestinian literature festival and its impact on the university community.
– It may further polarize the discussion and create divisions within the university, rather than fostering dialogue and understanding.
Side note: It’s interesting how a single event can have far-reaching consequences.
Renowned UPenn alumnus, Dick Wolf, demands resignation of university president following Palestinian literature festival held prior to conflict.
