I had to laugh when I read a headline claiming "YWC Defeated." We are used to the media lying -- here, once again, nothing could be further from the truth.
Youth for Western Civilization has a great advantage over its violent, bigoted, and generally confused opponents. If we openly organize, we win a great victory because our mere existence gives the lie to the idea that students do not resist radical multiculturalism and the left-wing indoctrination on their campuses. If we are banned by the school, we show the real nature of the system that governs American higher education, and show what our opponents really think about true diversity, intellectual freedom, and serious scholarship. We win, as long as our courage holds.
Tim's courage has held. I have been in constant consultation with him over the last couple days, and we will continue to fight for official recognition from Providence College. That said, I am not naive enough to pretend that the process has anything to do with objectivity, fairness, or any kind of real standard. I do not grant the legitimacy of their system or their right to tell us what clubs can or cannot exist on campus.
We win as long as Youth for Western Civilization members keep the faith and keep fighting and organizing for real change on America's college campuses. Our honorary chairman, Congressman Tom Tancredo once said of his time in Congress, "My ability to get things done does not depend on the rules of this place." YWC at Providence College does not depend on the sanction of radical leftists to exist. It exists at Providence, as with any other campus, as long as students want it to exist. Having received emails and phone calls from Providence students for the last couple days, I am persuaded that the chapter exists, and that Tim is their leader.
We have shown the true nature of Providence College. I look forward to the continued activism of Youth for Western Civilization at Providence College, as well as our other chapters around the country. It is going to be a great spring semester.
